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Monash University Malaysia

Graduate Research Excellence Scholarship (GRES)

Fully Funded PhD in Sustainable Biomaterials and Compostable Packaging Monash University Malaysia in Malaysia

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Fully funded PhD scholarship with full tuition fee waiver and a monthly living stipend for up to 3 years 6 months. Also includes access to world-class research facilities, industry collaboration, and professional development. Open to international applicants.

Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

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Malaysia

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Monash University Malaysia

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Graduate Research Excellence Scholarship (GRES)

by Monash University Malaysia

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Master
PhD
Up To 3 Years 6 Months
Malaysia

Graduate Research Excellence Scholarship (GRES) at Monash University Malaysia supports graduate research candidates, mainly in thesis-based research degrees, with a full tuition fee waiver and in some advertised projects a monthly stipend.

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Keywords

Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Biotechnology
Biology
Polymer Chemistry
Nanoscience
Circular Economy
Biomaterial
Sustainable Packaging
polymer science

About this position

Fully funded PhD opportunity in Sustainable Biomaterials at Monash University Malaysia under the Graduate Research Excellence Scholarship (GRES).

The project focuses on developing fully compostable cutlery and food packaging from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (OPEFB) biomass, with strong links to circular economy, green manufacturing, polymer chemistry, biotechnology, chemical and environmental engineering, nanotechnology, and materials science.

Funding includes a full tuition fee waiver and a monthly living stipend for up to 3 years 6 months, plus access to research facilities, industry collaboration, and professional development. The post says the scholarship is open to international applicants.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold First Class Honours (H1) or an equivalent qualification recognised by Monash University Malaysia, and must meet the university’s English language proficiency requirements. The opportunity is especially relevant for graduates in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Nanotechnology, Biomaterials, and related fields.

Application deadline: 15 September 2026.

How to apply: contact the main supervisor, Associate Professor Pushpamalar Janarthanan, with your CV, transcripts, research interests, and achievements to confirm fit. If advised to proceed, submit the formal PhD application through the portal and select the advertised topic.

Funding details

Fully funded PhD scholarship with full tuition fee waiver and a monthly living stipend for up to 3 years 6 months. Also includes access to world-class research facilities, industry collaboration, and professional development. Open to international applicants.

What's required

Applicants should have First Class Honours (H1) or an equivalent qualification recognised by Monash University Malaysia. Proof of English language proficiency meeting university requirements is required. Candidates should be graduates in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Nanotechnology, Biomaterials, or related disciplines, and should contact the main supervisor with a CV, academic transcripts, research interests, and achievements before applying.

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