Become a student

How to join Telethon Kids Institute as a student

All students enroll for their degree through a university and undertake their research at the Telethon Kids Institute under the supervision of an Institute researcher. Eligibility and conditions for completion of the degree are primarily those of the enrolling universities.

Enrollment through a university department can be accomplished either by contacting a potential supervisor at the Telethon Kids Institute or, particularly for honours studies, by contacting a course supervisor at the university of choice. Most university departments welcome supervision at research institutes.

For PhD and other postgraduate students, scholarships can be obtained by applying for your university's postgraduate award and Research Training Program, or to other organisations such as the National Health and Medical Research Council.

The applications must be made via a university but Telethon Kids Institute supervisors can help select the appropriate scholarship and assist to make the application. Some supervisors can also arrange PhD and postgraduate stipends or have access to other scholarships.

How do I find a supervisor and/or a research project?

The Institute holds an annual Prospective Student Evening where you can meet prospective supervisors and ask questions about potential research projects. If you are unable to attend, you can find potential supervisors and projects by using the student project booklet and contact the supervisor directly. Supervisors can be contacted at any time of the year.

Download the 2019 Student Project Booklet.

Please note that these projects are a guide only, and not a definitive list.

As the Telethon Kids Institute will be moving to the Perth Children’s Hospital this year, we are unfortunately unable to take on work experience students between June and September. If you are interested in completing work experience with us after this period, please email study@telethonkids.org.au with your requested dates for further details.