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Cancer Council Western Australia PhD Top Up Scholarships are offered to students with
an outstanding track record in academic achievement and research potential to pursue
full-time PhD studies in Western Australia in cancer-related research. Research projects
can be in the fields of laboratory, clinical, epidemiological, psychosocial and/or
behavioural science.
In 2011 a maximum of two PhD Top Up scholarships will be awarded to highly ranked
PhD students awarded an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) or equivalent. Total
value of the PhD Top Up scholarship will be up to $36,000 (tax exempt) for 3 years full-
time, with a maximum payable rate of $12,000 per annum.
Applications for Cancer Council Western Australia research funding should be made
through eligible institutions which are registered as Administering Institutions.
Applicants should contact the Research Administration Officer of their Institution for
further advice regarding the closing date, institutional approvals and processes.
HOW TO APPLY
Application forms can be found at: http://www.cancerwa.asn.au/research/funding/
Timeline
Applications are to be received no later than 5pm on Friday 19 November 2010
Advertise week commencing (w/c) 4 October 2010
Applications Close 5pm 5 November 2010
Recommendation to Board November/December 2010
Notification in writing December 2010
Results will be announced mid-March 2011
PhD Top Up, Guide to Applicants Page 2
Eligibility Criteria
The following students are eligible to apply:
1. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
2. Applications must be received within 12 months of the initial enrolment as a PhD
student
3. Applicants must have:
a. completed requirements for the award of an appropriate degree with a
minimum of upper second-class Honours
or
b. a Medical Degree.
4. Applicants must be enrolled, or be eligible to enroll as a full-time student in an
approved post bachelor course at an eligible institution.
5. Applicants must have applied for a three year competitive postgraduate
scholarship, such as an APA.
a. receipt of this Scholarship is contingent upon the receipt of an APA
or equivalent award
9. Any publication arising from the work carried out must acknowledge the
financial support of Cancer Council Western Australia. A copy of the
publications concerned should be provided for the Cancer Council.