Cabrini/Monash Nursing and Midwifery PhD Scholarship Program – The Peter Meese Cabrini Oncology Nursing PhD Scholarship

Job No.: 690199

Location: To be confirmed (Clayton/Malvern)

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 3.5 years fixed-term appointment

Supervisory Team: Professor Philip Russo (Main Supervisor) and others TBC

Remuneration: A PhD annual stipend for 3.5 years of full-time PhD enrolment ($37,145 per annum for 2026 rate). The stipend rate is indexed annually and published on the Monash University Graduate Research Stipend and Allowance Rates website.

Additional support also available for project resources and conference presentation:

• Monash Nursing & Midwifery PhD Support Funds of up to $4,000 for the duration of candidature
• Monash Graduate Research Travel Grant (MNM contribution included in MNM PhD Support Funds)

The Opportunity:

The Peter Meese Cabrini Oncology Nursing PhD Scholarship (Cabrini/Monash Nursing and Midwifery PhD Scholarship Program) offers an outstanding opportunity for talented registered nurse researchers to undertake PhD study in the field of oncology nursing. The scholarship supports candidates to pursue high-quality research at Cabrini Health and contribute to advancing cancer care through nursing research.

We are seeking expressions of interest from talented candidates who wish to apply for a PhD to undertake research in the field of oncology nursing, focusing on a research topic that aligns with the strategic priorities of Cabrini Health, commencing in 2026.

The PhD Project

The project plan will be developed by the successful candidate in collaboration with the PhD supervisors from Cabrini and Monash Nursing & Midwifery. The plan must align with strategic goals established by Cabrini Health in the field of oncology nursing.

Selection criteria:

Prospective applicants must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and satisfy Monash University PhD entry requirements as outlined in the Monash Graduate Research Admission Procedure, including, but not limited to:

A bachelor’s degree of at least four years in a relevant discipline, which includes a research thesis or project, with a minimum overall average grade of an Honours degree equivalent to the Second Class Honours Division A; or

A master's degree in a relevant discipline which includes a research thesis or project equivalent to at least 25 percent of one year of full-time study, with a minimum overall average grade of honours equivalent to the Second Class Honours Division A; or

A qualification, or combination of qualifications and relevant professional experience, deemed equivalent by the Graduate Research Committee (or delegate).

How to apply

This position has a two-stage selection process:

Stage 1: Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)

For general instructions on how to apply for roles at Monash, please refer to How to apply for Monash jobs. Candidates should include the following when submitting an EoI:

• A cover letter not exceeding 500 words that includes a brief statement of suitability and why you are interested in pursuing a PhD in this this research project/area.
• A curriculum vitae, including a list of any peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations and relevant work and/or research experience.
• Scanned copies of academic transcripts.
• Contact details of one academic referee and one clinical referee.

Stage 2: Submit a PhD candidature application

For the candidate whose EoI in Stage 1 is successful will be invited to submit a full application for Monash Nursing & Midwifery PhD candidature.

Enquiries: Professor Philip Russo, Philip.russo@monash.edu

Closing Date: Sunday 1 March 2026, 11:55pm AEDT