This PhD scholarship supports a student passionate about developing novel therapeutics for brain diseases such as stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. The project focuses on understanding how the brain vasculature—particularly the blood-brain barrier—is disrupted in these conditions, how such dysfunction impairs drug delivery, and whether restoring vascular integrity can improve outcomes. This research is part of an NHMRC-funded Investigator Grant and offers excellent training in experimental techniques, data analysis, and translational research. The successful candidate will gain in-depth expertise in both cardiovascular and neurological diseases, preparing them for a career in academic, clinical, or industry-based biomedical research.

• Future Students

• Faculty of Health Sciences

• Higher Degree by Research

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident
• New Zealand Citizen
• Permanent Humanitarian Visa
• International Student

• Merit Based

This scholarship provides a living stipend of $37,500 p.a. pro rata indexed, based on full-time studies. The duration of the award shall be three years with a possible extension of up to six months (maximum), assessed on a case-by-case basis. In addition, this scholarship will include a tuition fee offset support for a successful international candidate upon the approval of Curtin University.

Any HDR student wishing to study in biomedical research

The successful candidate must meet the minimum academic entry requirement for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy program (https://www.curtin.edu.au/study/offering/course-rs-doctor-of-philosophy---medicine--dr-gmed/）

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree with Honours in biomedical science or a related field. Applicants with prior research experience and/or publications in areas such as cell biology, immunology, vascular biology, neurology, or bioinformatics are strongly encouraged to apply. Students with a clinical medicine (MD) background are also welcome to apply.

Future student, please contact us via the EOI form.

Recipients must complete their milestone 1 within 6 months of enrolment and remain enrolled on a full-time basis for the duration of the scholarship.

For further information please contact: Dr. Jansen Li (jansen.li@curtin.edu.au).