The Heart Foundation offers Postgraduate Scholarships in biomedical, clinical and public health disciplines. These scholarships are for nursing, medical, science and other relevant graduates seeking support for full-time research studies leading to a PhD at an Australian university or institution.

Applicants for these scholarships must meet criteria of eligibility and excellence. Postgraduate Scholarships are normally awarded for three years.

Stroke Foundation co-funded Postgraduate Scholarships

The Heart Foundation and the National Stroke Foundation are partnering to offer funding for Postgraduate Scholarships for research into the prevention, causes, diagnosis, treatment and long term support for stroke.

Scholarships will only be awarded to postgraduate students to support study towards a PhD. Awards are payable for up to three years for a Scholarship. Part-time applicants will also be considered. A separate application is not required for part-time awards.

If you wish to be considered for these co-funded Scholarships, please indicate this by ticking the box on the Postgraduate Research Scholarship application form.

Closing date

Applications close 27 August, 2010.  Please note that late applications will not be accepted.