JDRF PhD Top Up Scholarship
Overview
Title
JDRF PhD Top Up Scholarship
College
Not College specific
Opening date
05-03-2025
Closing date
07-04-2025
Scholarship value
Up to $6,000 per year
Scholarship duration
Up to 3 years
Payment term
Description
JDRF Australia is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge research in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), with a strong emphasis on nurturing the development of talented emerging researchers in the field.
JDRF Australia is inviting applications for the PhD Top-up Scholarship. The Scholarship is designed to support and encourage PhD students pursuing research in the field of T1D in line with JDRF’s mission – to treat, prevent and cure T1D.
The Scholarship will provide successful candidates with additional funding, on top of their PhD stipend, full-time or pro-rated part-time, contingent to satisfactory progress.
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
I. Recipients of either a Research Training Program Stipend (formerly Australia Postgraduate Award), NHMRC Postgraduate Award or a University-funded PhD scholarship
II. Not in receipt of any other PhD top-up funding
III. Pursuing research relevant to T1D
IV. Australian citizens or permanent residents currently residing in Australia
Selection Criteria
Applications will be peer-reviewed by a panel based on the following criteria:
- Alignment of the applicant’s research with JDRF Research Priorities
- Scientific merit of research and relevance to making an impact for people living with T1D
- Applicant potential for career development
Application Information
Relevant templates are available via online grants management system RMS360 (see Section ‘Instructions for Submissions’).
- Application Form (use template) providing information on:
- Applicant Details
- Eligibility
- Summary
- Referees
- Bio-sketch (4 pages maximum, use template)
- Letter confirming offer of a PhD Scholarship
- Copy of academic transcript
- Letters of reference (use template) from two referees who should be able to discuss the applicant’s scientific abilities and overall career potential. At least one Referee must be a current supervisor. The reference letters must be submitted by the referees via email to travelgrants@jdrf.org.au in a confidential way prior to the submission deadline.
Applicants will need to provide their referees with the template, which can be found in the ‘Additional Attachments’ tab of the application. Applicants cannot submit reference letters on their referee’s behalf.
JDRF may decline applications that do not meet any of the above requirements. Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted without prior discussion with JDRF staff.
Instructions for Submission
Applications must be submitted online using JDRF’s online grants management system RMS360 . RMS360 Instructions and FAQs are available in the system. Please contact JDRF Staff if you require assistance.
Contacts
If you have enquiries, please refer to https://jdrf.org.au/for-researchers/phd-top-ups/ and/or consult:
Serena Radano
Grants Administration Officer
JDRF Australia
P: (02) 8364 0243
E: travelgrants@jdrf.org.au
