University of Sydney Back Pain PhD Research Scholarship 2026
The University of Sydney
AUD 43,840 per year for up to 3.5 years for a University of Sydney PhD studying back pain with Prof Chris Maher or A/Prof Christina Abdel Shaheed. Stipend only; tuition is not included in the stated award. Deadline: 3 November 2026.
The University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine and Health is offering an NHMRC-funded postgraduate research scholarship for a full-time PhD project in back pain. Applicants must work under Professor Chris Maher or Associate Professor Christina Abdel Shaheed. The award provides a stipend for up to 3.5 years, subject to satisfactory academic progress. It does not state a tuition fee award, and the official terms say no other amount is payable. Scholarship code: SC5998.
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Benefits
AUD 43,840 annual stipend for up to 3.5 years, subject to academic progress and funding availability. The official terms state no other amount is payable; tuition fees are not stated as covered.
Eligibility summary
Applicants must hold or seek admission to a full-time PhD in the Faculty of Medicine and Health, research back pain, and be supervised by Prof Chris Maher or A/Prof Christina Abdel Shaheed. The award is subject to an unconditional PhD offer or current enrolment.
Requirements
Documents required
A cover letter on interest in the research area and contact details of two academic referees are part of the selection criteria. Check the official application form for all requested documents.
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