ARC Postgraduate Research Scholarship

PhD opportunity at the University of Sydney linked to an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Award on the evolution of microbiome and symbiosis concepts since 1900. The project is being developed with Maureen O'Malley, Nic Rasmussen, and Claas Kirchhelle, and is based within the Faculty of Science.

This is a strong fit for applicants interested in biology, history of science, microbiome research, symbiosis, and concept evolution across scientific disciplines. The scholarship page also indicates that ARC postgraduate research scholarships may support research aligned with ARC-funded projects in the Faculty of Science.

Funding: The ARC Postgraduate Research Scholarship provides a stipend equivalent to the University of Sydney RTP rate, with duration depending on candidature level. International recipients may also receive tuition fee coverage. The scholarship may be co-funded or fully funded depending on the project and funding source.

Eligibility highlights: Applicants must have an unconditional admission offer or be currently enrolled in a Masters by Research or PhD in the Faculty of Science, conduct research related to the ARC project, and work under supervisors holding the relevant ARC grant. An Honours degree (First Class or Second Class Upper) or a Masters degree is required.

Deadline: 16 July 2026.

How to apply: Use the application link provided in the post, review the ARC project list, and submit your scholarship application with the required academic and research materials before the deadline.