Antje Blumenthal
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UQ-Exeter Institute joint PhD
UQ-Exeter Institute Joint PhD Scholarship in Innate Immune Pathways in Mycobacterial and Fungal Infections The University of Queensland in Australia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Immunology
Funding
Full tuition fee scholarship plus a living stipend of $37,500 per annum tax free (2026 rate, indexed annually), Single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), a travel and development allowance of $18,000 across the candidature, and a Research Training Support Grant. Duration is 3.5 years with the possibility of one extension.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Australia
University
The University of Queensland
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by The University of Queensland and the University of Exeter
A jointly supervised PhD programme between The University of Queensland and the University of Exeter offering fully funded doctoral projects across interdisciplinary themes.
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About this position
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.
Funding details
Full tuition fee scholarship plus a living stipend of $37,500 per annum tax free (2026 rate, indexed annually), Single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), a travel and development allowance of $18,000 across the candidature, and a Research Training Support Grant. Duration is 3.5 years with the possibility of one extension.
What's required
Applicants should be exceptional doctoral candidates with a strong academic record and a willingness to actively collaborate within the UQ-Exeter Institute. The scholarship is for a full-time, onshore joint PhD and requires spending at least 12 months at each institution in Australia and the UK. The post indicates a curious and enthusiastic PhD candidate for research on innate immune pathways in mycobacterial and fungal infections; broader UQ-Exeter projects also emphasize interdisciplinary research, collaboration, and presentation at the annual symposium.
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