This PhD scholarship at the University of Sydney is designed to support an international student undertaking research in biologically inspired neural networks within the School of Psychology, Faculty of Science. The project focuses on perception and draws on interdisciplinary approaches from neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science. Funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) investigator grant, the scholarship provides a fixed stipend of AUD $29,507.50 per annum for up to one year, contingent on satisfactory academic performance. Applicants must be international students and have an unconditional offer of admission to study full-time in a PhD program at the School of Psychology. The research must be centered on perception, and candidates should hold at least an Honours degree (First Class or Second Class Upper) or a master’s degree with a substantial research component or equivalent in a related field. The scholarship aims to foster research excellence in biologically inspired neural networks, contributing to advances in understanding perception and neural computation. The application process requires candidates to first secure an unconditional offer of admission before a scholarship offer can be made. The position is supervised by Dr H HDR, and the successful candidate will join a vibrant research community at the University of Sydney, benefiting from world-class facilities and interdisciplinary collaboration. The deadline for applications is November 4, 2025.