Research Training Program (RTP)

Fully funded PhD scholarship at Western Sydney University , Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment (HIE), for a project on microbial diversity, exchange and ecological interactions between Australian native bees and their associated mites . The project investigates largely unknown relationships among bees, mites and microorganisms, including microbial diversity, potential transmission pathways and ecological significance. Methods include fieldwork , advanced microscopy and molecular techniques...

[Fully funded for 4 years, including full Home and International tuition fees plus a UKRI stipend at the 2027-28 rate.] PhD Studentship at the University of Plymouth in collaboration with the University of Exeter. This project, Uncovering the impact of multiple anthropogenic stress factors on rhizosphere plant-microbe interactions , investigates how combinations of global change pressures such as warming, drought, soil contaminants and pesticides affect the plant-soil interface. The research foc...

PhD scholarship opportunity at The University of Newcastle, Australia in sustainable agriculture , pesticide formulations , environmental science , and chemistry . This project develops wood vinegar (pyroligneous acid) as an eco-friendly adjuvant and carrier for pesticide formulations, with the goal of reducing environmental pollution, leaching, runoff, and harm to soils, waterways, and non-target organisms while maintaining crop protection. The research includes advanced chemical analysis (GC-M...

Graduate Research PhD Project Scholarships are available at La Trobe University in Australia for future PhD candidates. The scholarship supports project-based doctoral research across La Trobe campuses, including Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne, Mildura, and Shepparton. The award provides a $36,000 per annum stipend for up to 3.5 years , plus tuition fee support (RTP Fees Offset or La Trobe Full Fee Research scholarship) for up to 4 years for a doctoral degree. Additional support includes a r...

The CSIRO Industry PhD Program (iPhD) at Queensland University of Technology offers a four-year research training opportunity focused on applied research that directly benefits industry by solving real-world challenges. This program aims to develop the next generation of innovation leaders equipped to work at the interface of research and industry in Australia. Successful candidates will be admitted to a university PhD program and supervised by QUT, CSIRO, and an industry partner. The scholarshi...