The Heart Foundation offers Postgraduate Scholarships in biomedical, clinical and public health disciplines for research relevant to cardiovascular disease and its related disorders.These scholarships are for nursing, medical, science and other relevant graduates seeking
support for full-time research studies leading towards a PhD at an Australian university or institution.

Applicants for Heart Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the instructions below. Postgraduate Scholarships are awarded for up to three years in duration.

Stroke Foundation co-funded Postgraduate Scholarships

The Heart Foundation and the National Stroke Foundation are partnering to offer funding for Postgraduate Scholarships for research into the prevention, causes, diagnosis, treatment and long term support for stroke.

These scholarships will only be awarded to postgraduate students to support study towards a PhD. Scholarships of up to three years in duration will be awarded. Part-time applicants will also be considered, a separate application is not required for part-time awards. 

If you wish to be considered for a Stroke Foundation Co-funded Scholarship, please indicate this by ticking the relevant box on the Postgraduate Research Scholarship Application Form.

Further Scholarship Information and Application