UQ-Exeter Institute joint PhD

The University of Queensland and the University of Exeter are offering a UQ-Exeter Institute joint PhD scholarship for exceptional candidates interested in interdisciplinary research across health, sustainability, and technology. The post is shared by Professor Antje Blumenthal, Head of the Infection & Inflammation Group at the Frazer Institute, The University of Queensland.

The main advertised project in the post is a PhD on innate immune pathways in mycobacterial and fungal infections, which is especially relevant for students with interests in immunology, infectious disease, biology, and medical science. The linked scholarship page also shows that the joint PhD scheme spans multiple themes and projects, including work in energy transitions, agrovoltaics, and other cross-institutional research areas.

Funding is strong: the scholarship includes a full tuition fee scholarship, a living stipend of $37,500 per annum tax free (2026 rate, indexed annually), Single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), and a $18,000 travel and development allowance across the candidature. The scholarship duration is 3.5 years with a possible extension, and the program is designed for full-time, onshore study with time spent at both UQ and Exeter.

Eligibility highlights include being a high-calibre doctoral applicant, willingness to collaborate actively within the UQ-Exeter Institute, and readiness to spend at least 12 months at each institution. The scholarship is open to domestic and international students. Applications close on 24 April 2026.

For the infection and inflammation project, interested applicants should contact the listed supervisor, Dr Skye Doherty, at [email protected]. The post also references collaboration with Professor Gordon Brown at the University of Exeter.