Menzies 40Y40K PhD Scholarships in Australia

  •  PhD
  •  29-Jun-2025
  •   Australia
  • $$  AUD $40,000 per annum (living stipend) + AUD $3,800 per annum (research costs), plus tuition fee waiver

Menzies School of Health Research is offering two prestigious 40Y40K PhD Scholarships worth $40,000 per year for up to 3.5 years, including tuition fee waivers and additional research support. Open to domestic and international students enrolling full-time at Charles Darwin University in 2025–2026, this opportunity supports impactful health research.

Applicants must be enrolling full-time in a PhD program at Charles Darwin University in Semester 2, 2025 or Semester 1, 2026, with a project and supervisor based at Menzies School of Health Research. They must not be receiving another living stipend (except a top-up) and can be from any country. A strong academic background and relevant research experience are required.

Menzies School of Health Research is one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes, renowned for its work in improving health outcomes, particularly for Indigenous and tropical communities. Based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Menzies combines innovative research with education and training, focusing on critical areas such as infectious diseases, chronic illnesses, mental health, and maternal and child health.

Charles Darwin University Information

Charles Darwin University Grants

Menzies 40Y40K PhD Scholarships in Australia Founded in 1989, Charles Darwin University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Darwin (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Northern Territory. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Casuarina, Alice Springs, Palmerston, Sydney. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Training, Australia, Charles Darwin University (CDU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Charles Darwin University (CDU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any health research discipline supervised at Menzies School of Health Research.

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Enrol full-time in a PhD program at Charles Darwin University in Semester 2, 2025 or Semester 1, 2026

    • Have a research project and supervisor based at Menzies

    • Not be receiving another living stipend (except for a top-up scholarship)

    • Demonstrate a strong academic record and relevant research experience

    • Submit quality peer-reviewed research publications

    • Provide proof of broader research experience or research-related employment

Offered Benefits

  • AUD $40,000 per annum stipend for up to 3 years (with possible 6-month extension)

  • AUD $3,800 per annum for research expenses

  • Full waiver of tuition fees

  • Paid sick leave and recreational leave as per university policy

  • Fortnightly payments directly to the recipient’s Australian bank account

Application Process

  • Applications must be submitted using the official Menzies 40Y40K application form (including required formatting and word limits).

  • Send completed applications, CVs, and supporting documents by email to:

  • For queries, contact:
    Jane Mellett, HDR Coordinator

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