UQ Simon Anders Axelsen PhD Scholarships 2027 — IMB research labs
The University of Queensland
Funded PhD lab projects at the University of Queensland Institute for Molecular Bioscience in Alzheimer’s, cancer and pain research. EOI to a principal advisor by 23 November 2026; shortlisted candidates may apply by 7 December.
The 2027 Simon Anders Axelsen round invites expressions of interest for research projects at UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience, St Lucia. Labs recruiting include Professor Allan McRae (AI and Alzheimer’s genetics), Dr Hana Starobova (pain neural circuits), Associate Professor Markus Muttenthaler (peptide analgesics and cancer imaging) and Professor Irina Vetter (venom-derived pain therapeutics). Submit an EOI directly to the relevant principal advisor. IMB reviews and ranks applicants and nominates the top candidate for admission and scholarship consideration; a nomination is not an award guarantee.
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Benefits
UQ project scholarship pages state a tax-free living stipend of AUD 39,220 per year at the 2026 rate, indexed annually, plus tuition fees covered. Single Overseas Student Health Cover is listed for international recipients on current project pages. Award is competitive and subject to nomination and UQ selection.
Eligibility summary
Applicants must qualify for UQ PhD admission and demonstrate academic achievement and research potential. Project backgrounds vary; biomedical science, pharmacology, biochemistry, molecular biology or related disciplines are preferred for several advertised projects. The official call does not state a blanket nationality restriction; verify project-specific requirements.
Requirements
Choose a project on the IMB scholarship opportunities page, contact its principal advisor and submit the EOI by 23 November 2026. UQ will assess and nominate candidates; the formal application closes 7 December 2026.
Documents required
Prepare an academic record, research experience, relevant awards and publications, and the documents required by the chosen project and UQ PhD admission process. Confirm EOI format with the principal advisor.
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How to submit applications
Official IMB page and current UQ project pages checked 19 October 2026. EOI deadline 23 November 2026 (exact time unstated); subsequent formal application deadline 7 December 2026. AUD 39,220 is the 2026 rate, indexed annually. IMB nominates a top candidate; award is competitive.
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