Taiyang and Loong PhD Supplementary Scholarship

The Taiyang and Loong PhD Supplementary Scholarship is offered annually by the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) at ANU College of Health and Medicine. The scholarship aims to encourage interest in computational biology, accelerate knowledge and skill development, and cultivate an entrepreneurial research and learning environment for PhD students. Funding for this award has been provided by Taiyang Zhang and Loong Wang as part of the Talo Computational Biology Talent Accelerator. The scholarship provides a supplementary stipend to top up the AGRTP rate to $44,000 per annum, along with paid leave entitlements, a one-off $4,000 payment for computer purchase and/or travel, and the opportunity for a 6-month industry placement relevant to the research project. Up to six awards may be offered each year, with three currently on offer, and recipients must be pursuing doctoral research in computational biology with a focus on developing computer science tools and applications that address real-world biomedical problems.