Brian M. Davis Fellowship in Paediatric Bone Marrow Failure – Australia

Deadline: 13-Nov-2026

The Brian M. Davis Fellowship Program is inviting applications from early-career clinician-researchers in Australia to undertake research focused on paediatric Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes (BMFS). The fellowship provides up to AUD $100,000 per year for a maximum of three years to support clinically relevant discovery, translational, and clinical research that can improve diagnosis, treatment, care, and outcomes for children, young people, and families affected by BMFS.

About the Brian M. Davis Fellowship

The Brian M. Davis Fellowship continues a legacy of supporting high-quality research addressing the challenges faced by children and young people living with Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes. The program supports clinician-researchers who want to develop research that can contribute to better understanding, diagnosis, treatment, patient care, and long-term outcomes for paediatric BMFS. Funded projects may cover discovery, translational, and clinical research, provided they are focused on paediatric BMFS and align with the fellowship’s research priorities. Funding Available Successful fellows can receive up to AUD $100,000 per annum for a maximum of three years.

Funding may be used for:

- Salary. - Research consumables. - Other reasonable research costs. Payments are provided through milestone-based instalments. Five Pillars of Research Proposed projects should align with one or more of Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision’s Five Pillars of Research.

These include:

- Collection and analysis of clinical data and samples: Research using clinical information and samples collected from patients with BMFS.

- Blood stem cell biology: Research into the biology and environmental factors affecting blood stem cells.

- Disease prognosis and treatment response: Research focused on predictors of disease prognosis, treatment response, and disease evolution. - Patient care and multidisciplinary support: Research aimed at improving patient care and support across multidisciplinary teams.

- Clinical trials: Research involving clinical trials that can contribute to improved treatment and outcomes.

What Research Does the Fellowship Support? The fellowship supports research that addresses paediatric Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes and has the potential to produce clinically meaningful outcomes.

Research may include:

- Discovery research. - Translational research. - Clinical research. - Improved diagnosis of BMFS. - Development or evaluation of treatments. - Research into disease progression and prognosis. - Improved patient care. - Multidisciplinary support for patients and families. - Clinical trials. Who Can Apply? The fellowship is designed for early-career clinician-researchers working in Australia.

Eligible applicants may include:

- Medical doctors. - Nurses. - Allied health professionals. - Other eligible clinician-researchers who meet the program requirements.

Applicants must:

- Be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a valid visa to reside and work in Australia for the full funding period. - Hold a PhD, MD, or equivalent qualification. - Be within five years post-award of their highest degree or specialist qualification, subject to allowances for eligible career disruptions. - Commit at least 0.4 FTE to the fellowship project. - Propose research focused on paediatric BMFS. - Have supervision from at least one researcher with a proven track record in BMFS research. - Be based at an eligible Australian institution. Supervisor Requirement Applicants must have at least one supervisor with a proven track record in Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes research. The supervisor must be associated with an eligible Australian institution and provide appropriate research guidance for the proposed project. This requirement helps ensure fellows have access to relevant expertise and a suitable research environment throughout the fellowship. Eligible Research Costs The fellowship can provide financial support for costs directly associated with the approved research project.

Eligible costs include:

- Salary. - Research consumables. - Other reasonable research expenses. Applicants should prepare their budgets carefully and ensure that requested costs meet the fellowship’s funding rules. Ineligible Costs The fellowship does not support certain expenses, including: - Publication fees. - Equipment. - Support staff. - Salary on-costs. - Indirect costs. - Institutional overheads. - Expenses arising from receipt of the fellowship. Applicants should exclude these costs when preparing their proposed fellowship budget. What Makes a Strong Application? A strong application should clearly demonstrate the relevance and potential impact of the proposed research on paediatric BMFS.

Applicants should consider demonstrating:

- A clearly defined research question. - Strong relevance to paediatric Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes. - Alignment with one or more of the Five Pillars of Research. - Relevant clinical and research experience. - Potential to improve diagnosis, treatment, care, or outcomes. - A realistic and achievable research plan. - Appropriate supervision and institutional support. - A clear and justified research budget. - A meaningful commitment of at least 0.4 FTE to the project. Why Apply for the Brian M. Davis Fellowship? The fellowship provides early-career clinician-researchers with an opportunity to combine clinical expertise and research to address important challenges affecting children and young people with BMFS. The funding can support research across discovery, translational, and clinical settings while providing fellows with the resources and research environment needed to develop high-quality projects. Frequently Asked Questions What is the Brian M. Davis Fellowship? The Brian M. Davis Fellowship is a research fellowship for early-career clinician-researchers in Australia undertaking research focused on paediatric Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes. How much funding is available? The fellowship provides