Flinders University PhD Scholarship in NeuroUrology 2027

Flinders University is seeking an outstanding PhD candidate for a fully funded ARC scholarship to join an internationally recognised, cross-disciplinary team — spanning sensory neuroscience, microbiology, and bioinformatics — to uncover how mucosal sensory nerves detect infection and trigger protective responses. You'll integrate cutting-edge electrophysiology, pathogen-challenge models, and spatial single-cell multi-omics to deliver the world's first integrated map of bladder sensory innervation, with direct implications for treating bladder pain and dysfunction. Based in Flinders' new $280M Health and Medical Research Building with access to the South Australian Genomics Centre. Candidates from neuroscience, microbiology, or bioinformatics encouraged to apply.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineDecember 31, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorFlinders University
• City to studySouth Australia
• School to studyFlinders University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The scholarship includes:

• a stipend valued at $36,061.00 per annum (2026 rate) tax free 
• The scholarship will be awarded for 3 years with the opportunity to apply for an Australian Government Research Training Scholarship. 
• a Research Training Program Fee Offset Scholarship to cover tuition fees for Australian Citizens, NZ Citizens and Permanent Residents.
• International students may be considered, and eligible candidates will be supported by the supervisor to apply for a Research Training Program Fee waiver.

Requirements

To be eligible for the award of this scholarship a student must: - 

• Be an Australian citizen; or New Zealand citizen; or have been granted permanent resident status in Australia; and
• meet PhD admission requirements including: have an Australian Honours degree Class 1 or 2A or equivalent qualification (at least AQF Level 8), including a research component of at least 6 months’ full-time study achieving Distinction (75%) OR including evidence of equivalent research experience, such as a substantial first-author refereed publication or track record as an investigator on a competitive grant; and
• be available to commence as a full-time PhD student at Flinders University before semester 1, 2027; 
• International candidates must also meet Flinders University Academic and English language requirements. https://www.flinders.edu.au/international/apply/apply-research-degree/eligibility

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Prior to submitting applications, prospective applicants are advised to contact the project Lead Investigator, Dr Luke Grundy via email at: [email protected]

The application for admission and the scholarship will be separate processes; applications for admission to candidature are submitted electronically.

Scholarship applications are to be submitted via email at: [email protected]

The successful candidate will ideally begin by 01/01/2027, subject to negotiation (and not later than 01/03/2027).

Those who apply for the scholarship opportunity that have not already applied for admission to a relevant HDR must also apply.  Instructions on how to apply for admission can be found here: https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/apply/apply-research-degree/how-to-apply

By lodging this separate application, applicants acknowledge: 

• The 'Supervisor confirmation' must refer to the application for this scholarship
• The application for PhD admission will only be assessed where:
• The applicant is successful in being awarded the scholarship 

OR 

• The applicant confirms in the application for PhD admission that, if they are not successful in being awarded the scholarship, their supervisors agree that the project and enrolment can still proceed and the applicant agrees to this. 

All other applications for PhD admission lodged in line with this scholarship opportunity will be not be assessed and will be withdrawn.

For more information, kindly visit the Flinders University webpage.