Our fellowship schemes foster clinical research by investing in the highest quality projects by our most innovative researchers.
Fellowships provide a vehicle for advanced training in health and medical research at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Fellowship schemes at the RMH
The RMH Jean Low Women in Research Fellowship
While the benefits of research have accrued to all people, the opportunity to do research has been limited for women and yet female clinicians are highly represented in the healthcare workforce.
The Women in Research Fellowship scheme create opportunities for mid-career female scientists and clinicians to undertake research as part of their careers. The two-year fellowship valued at up to $100,000 enables the recipient to carry out further research in their area of expertise.
The RMH Allan Watt and Chris Geyer Oncology Research Fellowship
The aim of this fellowship is to provide funding support to mid-career clinicians to undertake research in the areas of liver or colorectal oncology and brain oncology. The two-year fellowship valued at up to $100,000 covers salary and/or direct research costs.
The RMH DW Keir Fellowship in Medical Research
The aim of this prestigious fellowship is to provide an outstanding Australian researcher with the opportunity to undertake research within the RMH.
The two-year Fellowship valued at up to $175,000 covers salary and/or direct research costs.
Essential reading
Addenda (updated 04 April 2025):
- Closing date extended to 17:00 Tuesday 22 April 2025
- Expansion of eligibility for the DW Keir confirming external applications welcome subject to conditions
Important dates
Applications open: 09:00 AEST, Monday 17 February 2025
Closing date for submissions: 17:00 AEST, Tuesday 22 April 2025
Notification of outcome: July 2025
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