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PhD in Cancer Biology: Targeting Quiescent Glioma Stem Cells to Improve Survival in Adult Brain Cancer QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Australia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Cancer Biology
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Aug 23, 2026
Country
Australia
University
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

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PhD project at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Brisbane, Australia on cancer biology, medical science, and neuroscience.
The project, supervised by Dr Lachlan Harris, aims to improve survival for adult brain cancer patients by targeting quiescent glioma stem cells (“sleeping” cancer stem cells) in glioblastoma (GBM). The research background highlights that GBM is the most common malignant primary brain tumour in adults and remains highly lethal, with resistance driven by glioma stem cells that survive standard surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.
The proposed work focuses on exploiting unique features of quiescent glioma stem cells to create therapeutic vulnerabilities, rather than relying only on approaches that slow tumour growth. This makes the project especially relevant for students interested in tumour biology, stem cell quiescence, cancer resistance, and translational brain cancer research.
Funding: funded living allowance scholarship plus single cover OSHC insurance.
Eligibility: the listing is for a PhD project and states it is open to students worldwide. No detailed academic prerequisites are listed in the post.
How to apply: register your interest on the FindAPhD page. The university will respond directly. The post also refers applicants to the QIMR Berghofer International PhD Scholarship Round 2026 for further information.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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