Leukaemia Foundation PhD Scholarship 2026 , Australia (Funded Research)
The Leukaemia Foundation PhD Scholarship is a prestigious funding opportunity designed to support the next generation of blood cancer researchers in Australia. Offered by the Leukaemia Foundation, this scholarship provides financial support and professional development to talented PhD candidates committed to advancing research in blood cancer.
As one of Australia’s largest supporters of early career researchers in this field, the foundation plays a critical role in building national research capacity and translating discoveries into real-world improvements for patients.
Degree Level
- PhD
Available Subjects
Scholarship Objectives
The Leukaemia Foundation PhD Scholarship aims to:
Support high-quality, impactful research in blood cancer
Advance understanding, prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship
Develop a strong pipeline of skilled scientists and clinician-researchers
Foster long-term careers in blood cancer research
Support innovative projects aligned with priority research areas
Research Priority Areas
Eligible projects must align with at least one of the foundation’s strategic investment areas:
Implementation Science
Prevention, Early Detection, and Diagnostics
Therapies and Treatment
Projects should demonstrate measurable impact, clear milestones, and expected outcomes within the funding period. Appropriate stakeholder or consumer involvement is also required.
Benefits
The scholarship provides:
$150,000 over three years (full-time PhD)
This funding supports living and research expenses. The scholarship cannot be held alongside another PhD scholarship, except for a tuition fee exemption. If another concurrent scholarship is accepted, the Leukaemia Foundation funding will be discontinued.
Eligible Nationalities
Open to applicants of all nationalities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
Commence their PhD in mid of current year or next year.
Enroll at an eligible Australian university or research institute
Have a qualified primary supervisor and supervisory team
Commit full-time to the PhD project
Applicants from health and medical science, clinical care, pharmacy, nursing, allied health, and public health backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additionally, projects must:
Align with research priority areas
Demonstrate potential for meaningful impact
Be achievable within the funding timeframe
Comply with institutional ethics and regulatory requirements
Application Procedure
To apply for the Leukaemia Foundation PhD Scholarship:
Download the Application Form from the official website.
Complete the form with all required details and supporting documents.
Submit via email to research@leukaemia.org.au before 13 April (11:59pm AEST).
Clearly mention the PhD Scholarship round and applicant name in the subject line.
Optional supplementary materials may be attached to strengthen your application.
Applicants will be notified of outcomes in June.
Why Apply?
The Leukaemia Foundation is committed to driving innovation in blood cancer research. This scholarship not only provides financial support but also strengthens research careers through mentorship and strategic alignment with national health priorities.
For aspiring researchers passionate about improving outcomes for people living with blood cancer, the Leukaemia Foundation PhD Scholarship offers a significant opportunity to make a lasting impact.
