Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases PhD Scholarship Top Up The Telethon Kids Institute’s Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases is committed to advance research that reduces the burden of serious infectious diseases experienced by children in WA and around the world by improving prevention, diagnosis, treatment and disease management. Bringing health solutions to Indigenous children is a major focus area. The Wesfarmers Centre PhD Scholarship Top Up is an internal funding mechanism to engage the best PhD students in our research teams and programs. The Wesfarmers Centre believes teamwork maximizes problem solving and outputs. Successful applicants are therefore expected to work on a project with clear collaborative activities and encouraged to actively engage with fellow PhD students and the Institute’s Research Focus Areas. Scholarship description The Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Top Up Scholarship is awarded to students of exceptional research potential undertaking a full-time Doctoral degree by research at a Western Australian university. What it covers Successful applications for full-time research will receive:  A top-up of $ 5,000 per annum tax free for three years full-time study.  $ 10,000 to be used towards the candidate’s studies. This can include training opportunities; travel to and attendance of conferences; visiting other research labs; or PhD course fees. Eligibility guidelines and selection process Successful applicants must: - Have an Australian bachelor’s degree with 1st class Honours or equivalent; or completed a degree and have an outstanding record of professional and/or research achievements since graduation. - Have a full-time 3-year scholarship to cover their living costs. National students who obtain an NHMRC or APA scholarship and international students who obtain an IPRS with an APA International have a strong preference above students with other types of scholarships. - Enrol for full-time Doctoral degree by research studies at a Western Australian university - Have as primary supervisor an employee of the Telethon Kids Institute or of another WA research institute but with an effective Telethon Kids honorary position. - Have a proposed PhD topic congruent with the research focus and strategy of the Wesfarmers Centre (translational; collaborative; serious childhood infectious diseases; targeting children in WA and the global health agenda). Top-up scholarships are granted on a competitive basis to outstanding candidates. Selection will be based on academic merit, research experience, out-of-curriculum interests and activities, and fit with the Wesfarmers Centre’s research focus and principles. How to apply Applicants must submit before November 14 the following documents in one pdf file: - Cover letter addressing the eligibility criteria and an expression of interest detailing relevant experience and interests - 100 word summary of Honours project (or equivalent) - Resume / curriculum vitae (max two pages) - Max two pages describing the proposed PhD topic (incl. research collaborations, expected deliverables; and mentoring support provided) - Contact details of two independent referees (not PhD supervisors) Applications should be sent before Friday November 14, 2014 – 5pm to Kathy Vial, Manager Learning & Development at the Telethon Kids Institute, at [email protected]. More information on this scholarship can be obtained from Anita van den Biggelaar, Business Manager, Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases: M 04 0780 6382; email [email protected]