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Simon Anders Axelsen PhD Scholarship at IMB

Project summary

Program
PhD
Location
St Lucia
Research area
Biological sciences, Biomedical and clinical sciences, Chemical sciences, Health sciences, Information and computing sciences

Project description

UQ's Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) is launching this new PhD scholarship funded through distributions from the Simon Anders Axelsen Memorial Fund.  

This philanthropic scholarship will be awarded within three areas of research focus, as follows:
• Cancers including rhabdomyosarcoma 
• Alzheimers and dementia
• Research that will assist those suffering with pain, allowing them to end their lives pain free.

Multiple projects are available within these research areas.

Interested candidates need to submit their Expression of Interest directly to the relevant Principal Advisor. 
The IMB will perform an internal review and nominate the top candidate for scholarship consideration.

Research environment

You will work within a world-class research environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative networks across biomedical, clinical, and translational science disciplines.

Scholarship

This project is supported by the Research project scholarship.

This scholarship includes:

  • living stipend of $37,500 per annum tax free (2026 rate), indexed annually
  • tuition fees covered.

This scholarship includes:

  • living stipend of $37,500 per annum tax free (2026 rate), indexed annually
  • tuition fees covered.

Learn more about the Research project scholarship.

Supervisor

Preferred educational background

Your application will be assessed on a competitive basis.

We take into account your:

  • previous academic record
  • publication record
  • honours and awards
  • employment history.

You will demonstrate academic achievement and the potential for scholastic success.

A background or knowledge of biomedical science, pharmacology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related disciplines is highly desirable.

How to apply

You must submit an expression of interest (EOI) by 6 May, 2026 6 May, 2026.

Before you apply

  1. Check your eligibility for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
  2. Prepare your documentation.
  3. If you have any questions about whether the project is suitable for your research interests, contact Dr Lotten Ragnarsson (l.ragnarsson@uq.edu.au).

When you apply

To apply, submit an expression of interest (EOI) for the program. You don't need to apply separately for the project or scholarship. How to submit an EOI

In your EOI, complete the ‘Scholarship/Sponsorship’ section with the following details:

  1. Are you applying for an advertised project: 'Yes'
  2. Project: 'Research project scholarship'
  3. Scholarship Code Listed in the Advertisement: RAGNARSSON-AXELSEN
  4. Link to Scholarship Advertisement: https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/projects/simon-anders-axelsen-phd-scholarship-imb

Submit an EOI

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