Mohd Hafiz Arzmi

PhD opportunity at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in collaboration with The University of Melbourne for students interested in oral microbiology , immunology , probiotics , postbiotics , host–microbial interactions , and translational biomedical research . The research group at the Kulliyyah of Dentistry is inviting highly motivated applicants to work on multidisciplinary projects related to oral microbiome and polymicrobial biofilms , next-generation antimicrobials , natural products for oral and systemic health , Candida and oral infectious diseases , and oral immunology . The opportunity emphasizes research translation and healthcare innovation, with potential for publication in high-impact journals and collaboration with international partners. This is a fully funded PhD under the IIUM Distinguished Doctoral Scholarship 2026/2027 . Funding includes a full scholarship up to RM95,875 and a monthly stipend of RM1,000 for up to 36 months . Eligibility highlights: applicants should have strong research interest alignment with the listed topics and be prepared to discuss potential PhD projects and supervision before applying. Deadline: 31 July 2026, 5:00 PM Malaysia Time. How to apply: use the application form link provided in the post and contact the professor if you want to confirm project fit or supervision before submission.