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 event where you can meet prospective supervisors and ask questions about potential research projects. Our 2021 event was held in August, and was a great success.

If you were unable to attend the student event, you’re welcome to look through our student project booklet for potential projects and contact the supervisor directly. Alternatively, if you have further questions you can contact our Student Manager Ben Andrews for more information.