Master’s Opportunities in Data Science in Australia

Macquarie University is advertising the International Road to Research Scholarship 2027 for high-achieving international applicants. This opportunity supports commencement of the Master of Research (MRes) in Session 1 2027 and is described as a stepping stone to a PhD. The post states that it is based in Sydney, Australia . Funding: fully funded, with stipend support for research projects. Eligibility highlights: international applicants, strong academic profile, research degree pathway. Applica...

MSc by Research opportunity at the University of Melbourne / Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. This project is titled “Validation of Methylation-Based qPCR Biomarkers for Chronic Kidney Disease in Type 1 Diabetes” . The research focuses on translating genome-wide biomarker discovery into practical clinical assays. The student will work on validating candidate DNA methylation biomarkers in Australian cohorts (including PREDICTION and A...

Research Degree Opportunity at The University of Melbourne / Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. Project title: Smart RNA switches for precision RNA therapeutics. This project focuses on RNA therapeutics , smart mRNA , RNA switching , and LNP delivery for applications in cardiovascular diseases and cancers . The research aims to develop logic-gated mRNAs that switch on in target cells and off elsewhere by reading endogenous RNA cues. St...

Research Degree Opportunity at the University of Melbourne in the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences . This project is titled Generative AI for Gene Therapy: Designing Novel AAV Capsids to Cure Blindness and is focused on developing next-generation adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsids for retinal gene therapy. The research combines generative AI , deep learning , and gene therapy to address major limitations of current AAV delivery systems, including poor t...

Adelaide University is promoting a large graduate research scholarship intake for 2027, with over 200 fully funded opportunities for PhD and MPhil candidates. The post says the scholarships are open across all academic disciplines , making this relevant for applicants in fields such as biology, computer science, chemistry, physics, environmental science, medical science, business, and education. Funding: fully funded support including tuition fees and a living stipend . Eligibility focus: the an...

Graduate Research Scholarships at the University of Melbourne are available for high-achieving domestic and international students enrolling in a Masters by Research or PhD degree. The post highlights the Melbourne Research Scholarship and Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship , with 600 awards available across all study areas . Funding includes a full fee offset / 100% fee remission for up to 2 years for Masters by Research or up to 4 years for PhD, plus a living allowance of $41,100 per ...

2 fully funded PhD positions are available at the University of Sydney in the School of Biomedical Engineering with Dr. Kaiyue Ma . The research sits at the intersection of genetics , molecular biology , and translational biomedical science, with a strong focus on turning biodiversity discoveries into real-world applications. Key themes include medical genetics (variant interpretation, neuromuscular diseases such as FSHD and Duchenne/Becker), molecular biotechnologies (gene editing and gene ther...

University of Canberra is advertising the HDR Internship Scholarship for Higher Degree by Research students, including PhD and Master's by research candidates. The scholarship supports students undertaking industry internships that bridge academic research and commercial end-users. This opportunity is designed for research students who want to combine applied research , direct industry engagement, and hands-on professional development. The post highlights work that connects academia with commerc...

Graduate Research Scholarships are available at the University of Melbourne for students enrolling in a graduate research degree. This scholarship supports both Masters by Research and PhD/doctoral study, with automatic consideration for many applicants. The award includes a full fee offset / 100% fee remission and, for competitive recipients, a living allowance of $39,500 per year pro rata (2026 full-time study rate). It may also include a relocation grant of $2,000 for students moving from oth...