Heart Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship

This Fellowship is aimed at early career researchers and seeks to identify the strongest emerging Australian talent who have just completed or nearing completion of their postdoctoral studies (PhD). The successful Postdoctoral Fellow will have a demonstrated strong track record during their PhD and be working towards gaining recognition for their expertise in their research area

For applicants to be considered for funding, they must meet the following eligibility criteria: 

• The applicant will be considered the Chief Investigator A (CIA) on this project.
• CIA must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident or have applied for Australian permanent residency at the time of the application
• CIA must be involved in Cardiovascular Research
• CIA must be from an NHMRC administering institution
• CIA must also be based in Australia for at least 80% of the funding period
• CIA must be no more than 3 years post PhD prior to the application closing date
• CIA must be awarded their PhD by the time their funding commences
• Applicants may apply to undertake the Fellowship between 0.6 FTE to 1.0 FTE

The total value of the Fellowship is $151,200.