The I. Peter Farrell PhD Scholarship

Seeking outstanding PhD candidate for the I. Peter Farrell SpinalCure PhD Scholarship

This significant Scholarship opportunity will support an Honours, MSc or equivalent student to help them progress a PhD project which takes steps towards the goal of finding a cure for spinal cord injury.

Provides $35,000 (AUD) over the course of three to four years

Open for PhD candidates including Honours, MSc or equivalent students

Applications close 12 August 2024

The Scholarship is offered in honour of the late I. Peter Farrell

Peter was a successful computer scientist and led a very active life until a car accident in his 60s rendered him a tetraplegic. Not to be deterred by this turn of events, Peter returned to work and lived life to the full, accommodating his disability. He lived the balance of his life, determined that people such as him should not only derive the maximum quality of life but continue to contribute to society—a worthy goal for all of us.

The objectives

The objectives of the I. Peter Farrell PhD Scholarship are to support an exceptional PhD candidate to:

Progress a PhD project that undertakes innovative research which takes steps towards the goal of a cure for spinal cord injury.

Develop their skills and advance their careers in the field of spinal cord injury research.

Eligible applicants will have a PhD project that has a special focus on novel ways to restore and/or protect communication between brain and body after a SCI, or to enhance our understanding of the spinal cord, thereby advancing the field of cure-related research. Basic science and pre-clinical projects are particularly encouraged.

Qualifications/eligibility criteria

  • Candidates should have completed, or be in their final year of, an Honours, MSc or equivalent degree.
  • The Scholarship is available to domestic and international students (subject to appropriate visa requirements).
  • The successful applicant must provide evidence of acceptance into Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies at an Australian university before the award can be made.
  • The candidate chosen would also be expected to regularly update Spinal Cure Australia on their progress.

Key dates

July 19, 2024: Applications open
August 12, 2024: Applications close
September, 2024: Scholarship recipient announced

How to Apply

Click Here for the Scholarship Advertisement

To apply, please email a cover letter with your expression of interest, proposed project and advisory team, along with a resume, academic transcript and the names and contact details of two referees to [email protected]