Macquarie University PhD: RNA-Based Cancer Immunotherapies — 2026
Macquarie University
Funded three-year PhD in Sydney developing RNA-based cancer immunotherapies. Open to domestic and international applicants; tuition offset plus AUD 40,900 yearly stipend. Apply by 31 October 2026.
Macquarie University seeks a PhD candidate for a research project developing adaptable RNA-based cancer immunotherapies. The work combines cancer-specific antigen recognition with immune stimulation and aims to develop a platform for difficult-to-treat cancers. The scholarship supports direct entry to a three-year PhD. Before submitting an application, send an expression of interest to Professor Helen Rizos at helen.rizos@mq.edu.au. The official university listing gives 31 October 2026 as the closing date.
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Benefits
Tuition fee offset and indexed living allowance stipend of AUD 40,900 per year for three years of full-time study.
Eligibility summary
Domestic and international candidates eligible for direct entry to a three-year PhD. Confirm Macquarie University admission and research degree requirements before applying.
Requirements
Research interest in cancer immunotherapy, RNA approaches, medicine or related biomedical research. Contact Professor Helen Rizos with an expression of interest before submitting the formal application.
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How to submit applications
Official Macquarie University call rechecked 19 October 2026. Application closes 31 October 2026; exact cutoff time not stated. Direct-entry three-year PhD with tuition offset and AUD 40,900 indexed annual stipend. Applicants must contact Professor Helen Rizos with an EOI before formal application.
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