Clinican PhD Pathway (CPP)
A structured and supported career development opportunity for clinicians pursuing a career as a clinician researcher.
Supporting your PhD journey
The CPP has been designed to support medical, nursing, and allied health clinicians to complete a PhD whilst working or undertaking specialist training to build the future leaders of clinical innovation and research.
Within this flexible five-year supported pathway, participants will receive highly-regarded mentorship, guidance and expert advice from experienced clinical researchers to assist and support them through their PhD.
Apply now for 2026
Applications are now open.
Apply by 30 June, 2026.
Need more information?
Visit our CPP frequently asked questions page.
Internal funding schemes
CALHN supports professional development through providing annual grant, prize and scholarship opportunities for early, mid- and late-career researchers and graduates.
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A vital part of healthcare innovation at CALHN, clinical trials are embedded in research units at the RAH in the central BioMed Precinct and TQEH in Adelaide’s western suburbs.
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CALHN’s state-of-the-art hub for expertise, support and training in health informatics and economics, biostatistics and epidemiology.
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CALHN Research Services Office
Want to find out more about CALHN's core functions and structure? Our office is the central point for supporting all CALHN research.