Higher Degree by Research (HDR) scholarship

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...

Fully funded PhD opportunity in harmful algal blooms , marine ecology , environmental change , and seafood safety at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies in Tasmania, Australia. The project sits at the intersection of coastal and marine ecosystem science, environmental monitoring, plankton ecology, marine biogeochemistry, and applied seafood safety. It is designed for a candidate who wants to tackle real-world challenges with scientific and societal impact, including relevance to indus...

PhD opportunity at The University of Newcastle, Australia in computational genomics , equine genomics , and equine immunology . The project investigates equine health and immune biology using genomic, transcriptomic, and immune-repertoire sequencing data, with a strong emphasis on computational analysis, genome assembly/annotation, comparative genomics, and reproducible bioinformatics workflows. This is a PhD scholarship supported by AgriFutures Australia . Funding includes a living allowance of...

PhD Scholarship Opportunity in Waterbird Ecology & Biodiversity at RMIT University , in collaboration with CSIRO and Melbourne Water . This fully funded PhD project focuses on best-practice management strategies to support waterbird diversity and abundance at water treatment plants, with a particular emphasis on the Western Treatment Plant in Melbourne. The research will combine historical data analysis and field-based experiments to examine environmental watering and habitat enhancement for bio...

Louisiana State University is inviting inquiries for PhD fellowship nominations in clouded leopard genomics research within the School of Renewable Natural Resources . The project focuses on conservation genomics , specifically building a genetic pedigree to support a sustainable zoo-housed population of clouded leopards. This is a strong fit for students interested in wildlife genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, and conservation biology. The opportunity is tied to two competitive LSU Graduate S...