Assoc Prof Belamy Cheung, Prof Glenn Marshall
No more applications being accepted
Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
About the Project
The majority of adult and child cancer cells are driven by abnormal expression of the Myc and MYCN oncogenes. We have identified several key genes and processes in the Myc cancer signal that represent targets for anticancer drug development and novel therapeutic approaches. We have extensive preliminary data identifying these key genes as completely novel ’onco-factors’ for Myc oncogenes, acting in a forward feedback expression loop to drive both Myc expression and tumorigenesis. We will develop lead compounds and optimise therapeutic approaches we have previously discovered for anticancer treatment in Myc-driven cancers.
We are seeking outstanding scholars and future world-changers to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. UNSW is investing in future world-changers via the new Scientia PhD Scholarship Scheme. The goal of the scheme is to recruit PhD students, with exceptional potential, to work on priority research areas. What sets the Scientia PhD Scholarship Scheme apart from others is that the research will focus on targeted areas, in line with the UNSW 2025 Strategy. Supervisors for these research areas have been selected.
The UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship Scheme is part of our dedication to harnessing our cutting-edge research to solve complex problems and improve the lives of people in local and global communities. Scientia scholars will have a strong commitment to making a difference in the world with demonstrated potential for contributing to the social engagement and/or global impact pillars of the UNSW 2025 Strategy.
Funding Notes
The Scientia Scheme is targeted in that applicants will apply to a specific research area with an identified supervisory team and application is by nomination. Work on high quality research projects with the best supervisory teams in world class environments
• $40K a year stipend for four years
• Tuition fees covered for the full 4 year period
• Coaching and mentoring will form a critical part of your highly personalised leadership development plan
• Up to $10k each year to build your career and support your international research collaborations
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