Taiyang and Loong PhD Scholarship

The Taiyang and Loong PhD Scholarship is offered annually by the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) at the Australian National University's College of Health and Medicine. Up to four awards may be offered each year, with the objective of applying the highest level of computer science and computational knowledge to unsolved problems facing biological and health scientists today. The scholarship is funded by Taiyang Zhang and Loong Wang as part of the Talo Computational Biology Talent Accelerator program. Successful candidates will accelerate knowledge and skills development and cultivate an entrepreneurial research and learning environment in the field of computational biology. The scholarship supports full-time PhD students who demonstrate a keen interest in developing new computer science tools and applications that directly address real-world biomedical problems. PhD projects focus on specific biological questions with defined potential industry partners and computational areas. The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support including an annual stipend of $44,000 paid fortnightly for three years with a possible 12-month extension. Additional benefits include a $4,000 one-off payment for computer purchase and/or travel, thesis and publication allowance, travel and removal reimbursement, and access to additional support through the Talo Program Talent Accelerator for travel grants and small research projects. The program also includes a 6-month industry placement relevant to the research project. Note: The scholarship is currently unavailable at the time of this listing. Candidates are automatically considered upon admission to the relevant PhD program.