Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric research facility and is now one of the world’s most highly regarded independent medical research organisations. Our research focuses on the four key areas impacting children’s health: cancer, genomics and genetic diseases, neurobiology, and embryology. 

Successful applicants will be awarded a Scholarship, consisting of a generous top-up over the value of a university Research Training Program scholarship for 4 years. Successful applicants will also be expected to apply for an external scholarship with support from CMRI research leaders.

Work with a team of dedicated professionals

Our scientists are internationally recognised research leaders and foster excellence in postgraduate training. CMRI graduates are highly sought after nationally and internationally.

CMRI is located at Westmead, a major hub for research and medicine in NSW, and is affiliated with the University of Sydney. We are easy to access by public transport.

Be proactive in the area of research that excites you

• Projects are multi-disciplinary with training in molecular and cellular biology techniques, with some involving mass spectrometry, proteomics, bioinformatics, genome editing or live cell imaging.
• For more details about projects, supervisors and CMRI, visit the CMRI website
• A list of PhD projects available can be found here: Current PhD Projects
• We recommend contacting supervisors directly to discuss projects before applying.

Eligibility Requirements 

Applicants must hold:

• a relevant Bachelor's degree with first or second class Honours, OR
• a research Master's degree, OR
• at least 6 months of supervised research training.
• Must be available to start a full-time PhD at CMRI within 8 months.
• International students are eligible to apply, but the CMRI Scholarship does not cover university tuition fees.

Application procedure

• Download the application form from: Application Form
• Upload the completed form as a single PDF to the Portal when completing your application.

Applications will not be accepted in the absence of a completed application form.

Deadlines:

Domestic Students: 31 August

International Students: 31 July

** Please note that applications will not be accepted if not filled out through the CMRI application form**

The Children’s Medical Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we embrace diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.