Simon Anders Axelsen PhD scholarship at IMB: decoding pain: linking neural circuits to behaviour to transform treatment

Simon Anders Axelsen PhD Scholarship at IMB

The Institute for Molecular Bioscience, IMB, is launching a 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, see link:
https://imb.uq.edu.au/study/phd-scholarships

The IMB will perform an internal review and nominate one top candidate for scholarship consideration.

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.

This project is supported by the Research project scholarship.

Learn more about the Research project scholarship.

Your application will be assessed on a competitive basis.

We take into account your:

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

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

You must submit an expression of interest (EOI) by 23 November, 2026 23 November, 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 Hana Starobova (h.starobova@imb.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: PAIN-STAROBOVA
4. Link to Scholarship Advertisement: https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/projects/simon-anders-axelsen-phd-scholarship-imb-decoding-pain-linking-neural-circuits-behaviour-transform-treatment

Submit an EOI