Position title

The I. Peter Farrell SpinalCure Fellowship

Organization

SpinalCure Australia

Location 

Australia

Summary of position

This prestigious award provides AUD$1.5m (c. USD$980,000) over five years to support an outstanding early/mid-career researcher undertaking innovative research which takes steps towards the goal of a cure for spinal cord injury. 

Eligible applications will investigate novel ways to restore and/or protect communication between brain and body after a spinal cord injury, or to enhance our understanding of the spinal cord, thereby advancing the field of cure-related research. Basic science and pre-clinical projects are particularly encouraged. 

Eligible candidates will be 3–10 years post award of their PhD and be in a position to work in Australia for the term of the Fellowship. 

Applications close 31st July 2024 with the Fellowship term commencing in January 2025.

Link to full description

http://www.spinalcure.org.au/the-i-peter-farrell-spinalcure-fellowship/

Contact information

grants@spinalcure.org.au

SpinalCure is registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission ABN 66 064 327 448