Scholarship

Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Ovarian Cancer Genetic Testing

University of Sydney Original Source
Award

A$35,900 - A$35,900

Deadline

Dec 21, 2023

Deadline passed
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

This Scholarship has been established to provide financial assistance to a PhD student who is undertaking research on understanding different aspects of the referral process for genetic testing for pathogenic variants that are associated with a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer. The scholarship is funded by the Fussell Family Foundation supporting Cancer Council NSW and the Ovarian Cancer Research Stream. The scholarship provides a stipend allowance to support full-time doctoral research at the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. Recipients must conduct research focused on understanding different aspects of the referral process for genetic testing for pathogenic variants associated with ovarian cancer risk. The scholarship aims to advance knowledge in this critical area of cancer prevention and early detection.

Duration 36 - 37 mo
1 award

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Citizenship
Australia
Residency
Australia
Project in
Australia
Applicants
individual
Organizations
academic

Application Details

Interview

Stages

  1. 1 two_stage

Required documents

cover_letter cv references

Review process

Selection based on academic merit, cover letter detailing interest in subject area, and two academic references. Shortlisted applicants are required to attend an interview.

Restrictions

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Post-award obligations

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