Contact the Grant Development Team
- Research Services
- T: +61 (2) 9850 4745
- E: grant.development@mq.edu.au
Contact the research managers for faculty-specific processes
Information and adviceWorkshops and online resources about funding applications
Access supportFind out information about the aims, funding, key dates, resources and contacts for the NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships scheme.
The aim of the NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships scheme is to support outstanding health and medical graduates early in their career so that they can be trained to conduct research that is internationally competitive and to develop a capacity for original independent research within Australia. This is achieved by NHMRC funding successful applicants to attain a research based postgraduate degree (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Masters Degree).
An allowance of $2,250 p.a. is provided to assist with the purchase of consumables and for travel to relevant conferences.
Scholarship recipients receive a thesis allowance of $500 in the final year.
To be eligible for this scheme you must:
The applicant will not be able to hold a full-time academic position, or other full-time positions, in conjunction with their NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarship. The applicant must inform the NHMRC (via Macquarie University Research Services) if such situations arise.
Please note that our grant review processes have changed. Strategic reviews are optional, while compliance and eligibility checks are mandatory.
If you wish to receive a strategic review of your NHMRC application, you must book via the online booking calendar.
Compliance and eligibility reviews for your NHMRC application is mandatory and you must book via the online booking calendar.
There are sufficient booking times available for all applicants, but we recommend booking early to ensure you have an ample choice of dates.
These are estimated dates from previous NHMRC rounds but are subject to change
Note: NHMRC locates all their Scheme documentation in GrantConnect. You will be required to set-up a username and password to access.