Breast Cancer Postgraduate Research Scholarships

Scholarship Description

Research into all aspects of breast cancer will be considered, including: basic and applied sciences into prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care, quality of life and survivorship. The NBCF is also interested in fostering research to address the following research priorities from 2007-2010: All aspects of advanced breast cancer; Young women and breast cancer. This includes women aged less than 50 years or those considered to be pre-menopausal; Translational research, with the potential to deliver outcomes that are clinically relevant or otherwise ready to be implemented to facilitate prevention or to improve the care of those with breast cancer; Multidisciplinary research, which encourages research across disciplines and academic boundaries; Novel health service delivery Please see the website for further information & application details. This scholarship has closed for 2008. 2009 details will be updated later in the year.

Reference Number: 1356
Study Subject: Breast Cancer
Web Address: http://www.nbcf.org.au/subcategory.asp?category_id=3&subcategory_id=3
Provided By: National Breast Cancer Foundation
Level: Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered annually to an unspecified number of people. Open for applications until June 6, 2008.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD32000 (maximum per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, CHEMICAL SCIENCES, MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES or SCIENCE - GENERAL.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia. Only citizens of Australia or permanent residents can apply.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

    Main Contact
Lhan Gannon
National Breast Cancer Foundation
Phone: 61 2 9299 4090
Fax: 61 2 9299 4092
Email: lhan.gannon@nbcf.org.au
Web Site: http://www.nbcf.org.au