Graduate Research Excellence Scholarship (GRES)

Fully funded PhD opportunity at Monash University Malaysia in forensic biomaterials and polymer science . The project focuses on hydrogel-enabled capture of latent DNA and biomarkers from touch and trace evidence , with strong links to polymer chemistry , biomaterials , biotechnology , molecular biology , nanotechnology , and biomedical engineering . Funding is provided through the Graduate Research Excellence Scholarship (GRES) , which includes a full tuition fee waiver and a monthly living sti...

Monash University Malaysia is advertising a PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026) project on nano-enabled detection and risk communication of microplastics in ASEAN food chains . The project sits within the Graduate Research Thematic Cluster Integrated Strategies in Microplastics Research and combines analytical chemistry , nanotechnology , materials science , environmental science , ecotoxicology , food hygiene , digital media , and public policy . The research aims to deve...

Fully funded PhD scholarship at The University of Queensland (Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology) on Sustainable Valorisation of Seaweeds for High-Value Biomaterials . The project, supported by the Marine Bioeconomy CRC , will develop an integrated biorefinery approach to transform Australian-grown Ulva seaweed into high-value, commercially relevant biomaterials. The research is strongly aligned with materials science , chemical engineering , biotechnology , bioprocess en...

This PhD project at Monash University Malaysia focuses on developing advanced techniques for the enhanced recovery and purification of lipophilic bioactives from microalgae. The research aims to optimize extraction and separation processes to maximize yield, preserve bioactivity, and ensure high-purity compounds suitable for applications in nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. By supporting sustainable and high-value microalgae-based product development, the project addresses both sci...

Fully funded PhD opportunity at The University of Queensland in PFAS remediation , water treatment , polymer chemistry , and materials science . The project is led by Associate Professor Cheng Zhang (Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, UQ) and is supported through an ARC Industry Mid-Career Fellowship in collaboration with The Chemours Company and Queensland Water Directorate (qldwater) . The research focuses on developing next-generation sorbents and magnetic ion-exchang...