Graduate

PhD program
We offer postgraduate training as the Department of Medical Biology of the University of Melbourne. At any one time, around 60 full-time PhD students are enrolled.
PhD research projects: 2013 intake
We offer a number of student research project places each year under the institute's research themes of cancer, chronic inflammatory diseases and infectious diseases.
How to apply
Once you have contacted and agreed a potential PhD project with a prospective PhD supervisor(s) at the institute, you need to lodge an application.
PhD scholarships
Both local (Australian and New Zealand citizens) and international PhD students who are accepted by the institute must gain their own scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
PhD student profiles
Find out from some of our PhD students what it is like to be part of the research at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute.
Related information
WESA – The Walter and Eliza Hall Student Association
WESA represents the student body in academic issues and, more importantly, make student life a lot more interesting. Activities include invited speakers, weekly sport, movie nights, pub nights and the all-famous Annual Student Retreat.
Living in Melbourne
Melbourne is widely regarded as the biotech, cultural, sporting and culinary capital of Australia and offers a vibrant and cosmopolitan lifestyle.




