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Collaborative research opportunities at Griffith University open doors to greater innovation and discovery for our higher degree researchers, who are ready to think globally and discover new world solutions.

At Griffith, we undertake significant, socially relevant research with partners from across and beyond the University. This means you'll gain all the advantages of studying at a research-intensive university that fosters industry, community, government, national and international research collaborations—offering you a unique university experience. Griffith researchers are well connected and collaborative, with over 5,000 national partners and over 200 international research agreements.

From what could be the world’s first malaria vaccine—now at human trial stage—to the first photo of a single atom’s shadow, Griffith researchers are at the forefront of discovery. Analysis of Excellence in Research for Australia 2018 found 99% of our research outputs were returned in disciplines rated at world standard or above. Working in our world-class research centres, institutes and schools, our researchers are driven to better understand our world and improve people’s lives. With research expertise spanning everything from violence prevention to lowering the cost of health care to using quantum physics for cybersecurity to protecting our fragile coastlines, Griffith researchers are tackling some of the big questions of the day.

Explore multidisciplinary collaborations with researchers across our 30+ research centres and institutes, exploring extensive varied discipline areas. Learn from more than 1,700 experts across a broad range of disciplines who will help you pursue your research interests. We're building research and teaching infrastructure based on areas of strategic priority. With $320 million being invested in campus developments over the next five years, you'll benefit from world-class research and teaching facilities.

Research Areas

From what could be the world’s first malaria vaccine - now at human trial stage - to the first photo of a single atom’s shadow, Griffith researchers are at the forefront of discovery. Working in our world-class research centres, institutes and schools, our researchers are driven to better understand our world and improve people’s lives. Our research strengths span a broad spectrum of areas, from chronic diseases to criminology and Asian politics to the arts.

  • Water science
  • Drug discovery and infectious diseases
  • Asian politics, security and development
  • Climate change adaptation
  • Criminology and crime prevention
  • Music, the Arts and the Asia Pacific
  • Sustainable tourism
  • Health and chronic diseases
  • Physical sciences
  • Environmental sciences
  • Nursing
  • Education

Current research projects offered by the Griffith Sciences Faculty can be found here.

Funding

  • Prospective students can apply for scholarships for research study, or competitive grants as a professional researcher. More information
  • More funding information and application deadline available here.
  • The GOstralia! Research Centre in cooperation with Griffith University award exclusive PhD full tution fee scholarships open to all faculties.
Exclusive PhD full tution fee scholarships for GOstralia! students

The GOstralia! Research Centre, in cooperation with Griffith University, is awarding two exclusive PhD full scholarships for a PhD starting in 2026. The scholarship covers the full tuition fees for a 3.5-year PhD as well as living expenses for the specified period. The application for a study place and scholarship is made exclusively via the GOstralia! Research Center. The call for applications is aimed at applicants with very good academic achievements who would like to advance their international research career with a doctorate at a university in Australia.

Target group: Students with a Master's or equivalent degree (Diplom, Magister,...) from all disciplines

Duration: 7 semesters

Scope: Full tuition fees + living costs of approx. 34,752 AUD per year + OSHC health insurance (single for 42 months)

Application deadline: Complete application documents to be submitted by August 26, 2025

Start of studies: Between February and April 2026

A printable version of this call for applications can be found here.

Research Institutes

The Advanced Design Prototyping Technologies Institute ist currently looking for PhD candidates. Interested students can find more information on the Institute's website.
Students applying for projects can also apply for the GOstralia! Research Centre exclusive Scholarships. Conditions and dates for the scholarships can be found here.

Research Projects

GU Projects

University:Griffith University
Faculty:The Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics
Project Start Date:07.07.2025
Application Deadline:02.04.2025 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Associate Professor Thomas, [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Gold Coast campus
Project Description:

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to develop chemical probes targeting the plant immune system. The primary focus of this role is to design, synthesise and evaluate cell-permeable nucleotide analogs that can activate innate immune signalling pathways in plants. These molecules can be used as tools to advance fundamental knowledge in the functioning of the plant immune system, and as starting points for development of new crop protecting strategies.

This project combines skills in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry and structural biology. Experience in chemical biology would be an advantage.

The research will be undertaken within Associate Professor Thomas Ve’s supportive research team at the newly formed Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics.

The Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics is the flagship biomedical research institute at Griffith University. It fosters a culture of excellence in a unique research environment, aiming to accelerate biomedical and biological discoveries with translational benefits to create a brighter future for all. The institute have state-of-the-art facilities for NMR, protein crystallography, interaction analysis (SPR, ITC), separation sciences (HPLC, LC-MS), organic synthesis, high throughput screening (Compounds Australia) and advanced mass spectrometry.

Associate Professor Ve’s research is supported by NHMRC and ARC funding. The research is focused on understanding how the essential metabolite NAD+ and related nucleotide products trigger nerve fibre (axon) degeneration in response to injury and disease and how they activate immune responses in plants and bacteria upon pathogen infection.

Funding Information

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements:

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will be able to communicate effectively and be able to work as part of a team. You will have evidence of a passion for biomolecular chemistry or structural biology, with a strong desire to undertake research in plant chemical biology.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.


Please note:
Preferred qualifications/skills include

Prior research experience and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: medicinal chemistry, organic chemistry, structural biology, and biophysical assays for protein-ligand interactions.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
  • A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
  • A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19
Additional Information

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template
  • Names of two referees

Closing date for expressions of interest: Wednesday 2 April 2025 at 5pm AEST

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship online

Categories : PhD Bio, Chemie | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution (ARCHE)
Project Start Date:07.07.2025
Application Deadline:30.05.2025 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Professor Julien Louys, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Brisbane/Nathan campus
Project Description:

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to join our research team in the examination of faunal communities in Australia following human arrival on the continent. The primary focus of this role is to investigate the nature and direction of changes in Australian fauna in response to natural and anthropogenic factors. This project includes analysing fossil material from various archaeological and palaeontological sites across Australia to examine morphological and biogeographical changes of select species through time. Success in this role may require collaboration with interdisciplinary experts in archaeology, geochemistry, genetics, and palaeoecology, as well as with Indigenous communities to ensure the ethical and respectful use of Indigenous knowledge and materials.

This project will be undertaken through the Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution (ARCHE), with cross supervision from the Department of Archaeology, Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology, Germany. ARCHE is a world leader in research and education on all aspects of human evolutionary studies. We provide a dynamic and cooperative research environment that seeks to understand how humans and their societies across the globe evolved over time. We emphasise the study of the biological and cultural evolution of humans and our place in the natural world, with a growing focus on Indigenous peoples of Australia, Asia, and the Pacific. Prof Julien Louys is based in ARCHE and has a wealth of experience in studying past environmental change, human-faunal interactions through time, and the use of genetic and phylogenetic data to examine evolutionary questions. Professor Nicole Boivin’s research explores how archaeological data can inform present-day issues ranging from climate change and the Anthropocene to globalization, food security and migration.

At ARCHE, our goal is to cultivate an innovative and cooperative atmosphere that nurtures the upcoming cohort of human evolutionary scientists. We provide a diverse selection of research and educational prospects for students of every level, including undergraduates, honours, masters, and PhD students. Our exceptional supervisors and researchers, who possess the expertise to connect students with national and international research networks, field locations, and professional organizations, work alongside our students to offer a world-class learning experience. Our advanced facilities offer cutting-edge resources to facilitate research and learning on every facet of human evolution.

Funding Information

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements:

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful in a research project on faunal change through in Australia, you will be able to demonstrate a strong foundation in palaeontology and systematics, as well as familiarity with ecology, genetics, and anatomy. You will have evidence of a passion for understanding ecosystems and a desire to address the application of fossil data to ecological and conservation problems. You will ideally have experience in fieldwork, data collection, and analysis, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. Overall, a successful candidate for this research project will be highly motivated, innovative, and committed to making a positive impact on the environment.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first or second class division A class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
  • A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
  • A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19
Additional Information

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Research proposal
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
  • Names of two referees

Closing date for expressions of interest is: Friday 30 May 2025 at 5pm AEST

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line

Categories : PhD Earth Sciences | PhD Bio, Chemie | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:Griffith Environmental Biogeochemistry Research Laboratory (EBRL)
Project Start Date:28.04.2025
Application Deadline:28.02.2025 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Dr Orpheus Butler, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Brisbane/Nathan campus
Project Description:

The research will be undertaken within Griffith Environmental Biogeochemistry Research Laboratory (EBRL), an internationally recognised research group led by Professor Chengrong Chen, with specialties in biogeochemistry, soil microbiology, and global change ecology.

The EBRL is situated within Griffith University’s Australian Rivers Institute (ARI), providing access to world-leading research facilities and an outstanding learning environment. ARI is a world-leader on rivers, coasts, and land-water connections, and can provide candidates opportunities for skills and career development, networking, and academic mentoring.

We are looking for a PhD candidate to carry out important research into the role of plant–microbial interactions (i.e., ‘plant–soil feedbacks’) as drivers of ecosystem responses to changing patterns of fire frequency, severity, and extent in Australia.

The primary focus of this role is to understand how plant–microbial interactions in native Australian vegetation are disrupted or otherwise altered by novel fire regimes, using glasshouse trials, metabolomics approaches, and/or food-web manipulation experiments. Candidates will be encouraged to develop their own research goals within this theme. This project includes fieldwork in south-east Queensland and possibly interstate. Candidates may have opportunities to collaborate with other at Griffith University, The University of Sydney, The University of Melbourne, and Université Lyon.

The candidate will be supervised by Dr Orpheus Butler (ARC DECRA Fellow) and Professor Chengrong Chen.

This opportunity will be primarily based at Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Funding Information

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements:

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will be able to carry out research-related tasks, including field, laboratory, and glasshouse work independently, and demonstrate excellent written communication skills. You will have evidence of a passion for environmental science, conservation, or ecology, with a strong desire to undertake research in soil biology, terrestrial ecology, and/or ecophysiology.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.

Please note:

Although not essential, candidates with expertise in Australian plant ecology, including working knowledge of species native to south-east Queensland, will be viewed favourably.

International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
  • A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
  • A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19
Additional Information

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template
  • Names of two referees

Closing date of expressions of interest: Friday 28 February 2025 at 5pm AEST

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship online.

 

Categories : PhD Bio, Chemie | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Research Institute
Project Start Date:07.07.2025
Application Deadline:30.05.2025 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Dr Jun Zhang, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Brisbane/Nathan campus
Project Description:

The project will be undertaken within the group of Dr Jun Zhang (ARC Future Fellow) and Prof Nam-Trung Nguyen (Australian Laureate Fellow) at the Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Research Institute, Griffith University.

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to undertake an ARC-funded project in fluid mechanics, microfluidics and micromachines. The primary focus of this role is to exploit device elasticity to enable fluid transport and manipulation and characterisation of heterogeneous bioparticles from body fluids and environmental extracts. Expected outcomes include the generation of new knowledge in advanced manufacturing of flexible devices and miniaturised prototypes for biomedical disease diagnosis, therapeutic agent production, and fisheries management.

This project includes self-directed research and components of teamwork and collaboration. Success in this role requires collaboration with the QLD Department of Primary Industries and overseas Universities (e.g., MIT).

Funding Information

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements:

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will be able to communicate effectively and work proactively with an innovative mindset and collaboratively as a team member. You will have evidence of a passion for research innovation to promote human well-being and healthcare, with a strong desire to undertake interdisciplinary research in micro/nanoengineering, biomedicine and the environment.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
Please note:

Applicants with a background or experience in microfluidics, fluid dynamics, mechanical, mechatronic or biomedical engineering are desired but not necessary.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

Additional Information

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Research proposal
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
  • Names of two referees

Closing date of expressions of interest: Friday 30 May 2025 at 5pm AEST

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship online.

Categories : PhD Engineering | PhD Bio, Chemie | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:Griffith Health
Project Start Date:26.02.2025
Application Deadline:11.10.2024 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Dr Sarah Balaam, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Gold Coast Campus
Project Description:

Our research team under the supervision and guidance of the Dean of Research (Health), Prof Sandie McCarthy, has a strong focus on development and delivery of multidisciplinary lifestyle interventions within cancer populations. As part of our team, you will benefit from high quality training in the above areas to support a transition to independent research.
RECENTRE is an NHMRC-funded project undertaken in partnership with Mater Foundation and Mater Health Queensland. The collaborative research team is interdisciplinary (exercise science, nutrition, nursing, public health, statistics, health economics, psychology, implementation science) and spans several institutions including universities and hospital settings. This is an implementation study of a lifestyle intervention focussed on women after treatment for breast and gynaecological cancer.

Women with female-specific cancers can now survive decades after diagnosis, however there is little support after treatment despite their risk of physical and psychosocial complications. Previous studies from members of this research team demonstrate that our Women’s Wellness after Cancer Program (WWACP) improves quality of life and reduces treatment-related chronic disease risks in these women through targeted lifestyle management. As part of this study, the WWACP will be digitalised and rebranded as “RECENTRE: The Enhancing Women’s Recovery after Cancer Treatment Program” for tertiary prevention of chronic disease in women treated for breast and gynaecological cancer regardless of their cancer stage. The purpose of this study is to implement and evaluate RECENTRE as standard practice after treatment, Queensland-wide, across Mater Health facilities.

We seek a PhD candidate to contribute to research on this study. There are a variety of opportunities to design an innovative research project that enhances and fits within the parameters of RECENTRE. Success in this role requires collaboration with the immediate research team and a broader interdisciplinary team across universities and hospital settings.

Funding Information

The 2024 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $33,480 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge in one or more of the following areas: epidemiology, econometrics, statistics and work in the field of nursing, allied health, public health or medicine. You will have evidence of a passion for behavioural change research in a health setting.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
Please note:

Applicants with a background in allied health, nursing, public health or medicine will be viewed favourably. Particularly accreditation as an Exercise Physiologist (ESSA) will be positively viewed.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

Additional Information

All expressions of interest must be submitted to Dr Sarah Balaam [email protected] or Dr Janine Porter-Steel [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template
  • Names of two referees

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5pm Friday 11 October 2024

Categories : PhD Health Sciences | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:School of Nursing and Midwifery
Project Start Date:26.02.2025
Application Deadline:11.10.2024 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Dr Sarah Balaam, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Gold Coast Campus
Project Description:

In the School of Nursing and Midwifery, our research team under the supervision and guidance of the Dean of Research Prof Sandie McCarthy has a strong focus on development and delivery of lifestyle interventions within cancer populations. As part of our team, you will benefit from high quality training in the above areas to support a transition to independent research.

You will join an international, cross-disciplinary team of world-leading behavioural intervention researchers.

Foxtrot is a consumer-oriented project funded by the Medical Research Futures Fund. The research team is interdisciplinary (with an exercise focus), comprising clinicians and researchers from university and hospital settings. This study will expand the currently limited resources available to people with stomas to improve their functional capacity to exercise and their enjoyment of it. This will be achieved through the integration of a highly accessible and purpose-designed exercise intervention to support the particular needs of this population.

The project provides the student with a unique opportunity to collaborate with a wide network of experts in cancer care and exercise implementation. The successful candidate will contribute to intervention delivery, outcome assessment and interpretation, with the capacity to investigate a variety of outcomes that align with the FOXTROT Study. The successful candidate will also develop skills in effective consumer engagement and collaboration, and in working with vulnerable populations. The candidate will be part of an emerging field in healthcare and develop skills to support a career in research.

Funding Information

The 2024 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $33,480 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge in one or more of the following areas: statistics and work in the field of allied health, nursing, public health or medicine. Demonstration of a passion for improving healthcare and support for those with or surviving cancer will be favourable, as well as demonstrated experience or curiosity towards applications of exercise will be valued.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
Please note:

Applicants with a background in allied health, nursing, public health or medicine will be viewed favourably. Particularly accreditation as an Exercise Physiologist (ESSA) will be positively viewed.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

Additional Information

All expressions of interest must be submitted to Dr Sarah Balaam [email protected] or Dr Janine Porter-Steel [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template
  • Names of two referees

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5pm Friday 11 October 2024

Categories : PhD Health Sciences | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:Menzies Health Institute Queensland
Project Start Date:31.10.2024
Application Deadline:30.08.2024 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Professor Laura Diamond, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Gold Coast Campus
Project Description:

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic joint disease in Australia, affecting 1 in 5 people. Approximately 60% of people with hip OA undergo joint replacement within 3 years of first presenting to a healthcare professional, which highlights the ineffectiveness of current non-surgical treatments. Many people with hip OA are unsatisfied with their current management options.

This project will test the efficacy of a ‘smart’ therapeutic intervention for people with hip OA in a natural environment (i.e., home, gym, outdoors, clinic). This co-designed technology integrates cutting-edge neuromusculoskeletal models with advanced wearable technology and artificial intelligence to calculate hip loads in real-time. Outcomes will include efficacy of a personalised load-modification intervention for people with OA, characterisation of how people with hip OA load their hip in a natural environment, and identification of muscle forces that underpin hip loads during activities which drive symptom worsening and disease progression.

The Griffith Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering (GCORE) is situated within the Menzies Health Institute Queensland at Griffith University. The main research areas of GCORE are neuromusculoskeletal biomechanics and orthopaedics, with focus on the development and use of disruptive technologies to enable personalised management of chronic health conditions, as well as assess function and performance. We are looking for qualified and motivated individuals for PhD scholarship positions.

The GCORE team is a large cross-disciplinary team comprised of engineers, clinicians, biomedical scientists, industrial designers, and exercise scientists. Our approach is to work collaboratively, but with a keen focus on research excellence.

Funding Information

The 2024 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $33,480 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. A successful candidate is expected to hold a bachelor’s degree with first-class honours or a master’s degree. These degrees should incorporate a significant research component in either of biomechanics, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, human movement science, kinesiology, or related degrees. Essential skills include knowledge in rigid-multibody dynamics (OpenSim) and computer programming skills (MATLAB, Python or C++).

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

Additional Information

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Names of two referees
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5pm Friday 30th August 2024

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship online

Categories : PhD Health Sciences | PhD Bio, Chemie | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:Centre for Cell Factories and Biopolymers
Project Start Date:26.02.2025
Application Deadline:31.10.2024 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Prof Bernd Rehm, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Brisbane/Nathan campus
Project Description:

Working for one of the most influential universities in Australia and the Asia–Pacific region, you will join a University that spans five physical campuses in South East Queensland and all disciplines, while our network of more than 200,000 graduates extends worldwide. We have world-class facilities for micro- and nanotechnology and advanced manufacturing.

You will conduct the advanced research at the Centre for Cell Factories and Biopolymers, the centre equipped with modern bioprocessing equipment, including cell disruptors, homogenisers, bioreactors, and chromatography system. It is also located in a PC2 laboratory which is equipped with an array of instruments that enable synthetic biology of bacterial production strain.

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to develop innovative biopolymer-protein conjugates for enhanced mucosal delivery of drugs and antigens. This will include electrohydrodynamic atomisation for nasal delivery.

The primary focus of this role is to design and develop functional biopolymers that target the mucosa and that are amendable toward electrohydrodynamic atomisation to overcome the current drug and antigen delivery limitations. The project aims to enhance the efficacy of biopolymer micro/nanoparticles through precise control of particle size and charge, and fill the gap between the fast advancement in nasal drug and vaccine discovery and conventional ineffective delivery techniques.

Success in this role requires knowledge in design of functional polymer particles, generation of cell factories as production strains, bioprocess development and characterisation of nanomaterials before and after the nebulising process.

Funding Information

The 2024 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $33,480 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements:

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will be able to work in bioengineering, microfluidics, and material science. You will have evidence of a passion for conducting high impact research, with strong desire to undertake research in multidisciplinary research.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.

Please note:

You should have strong background in Material/Biomaterial science and experiences in design, analysis, fabrication and characterization of new material samples.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
  • A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
  • A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19
Additional Information

All expressions of interest must be submitted to Prof Bernd Rehm [email protected] or Dr Van Dau [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Research proposal
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template
  • Names of two referees
Categories : PhD Bio, Chemie | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith Health
Project Start Date:26.02.2025
Application Deadline:29.11.2024 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Dr Melanie Plinsinga, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Brisbane/Nathan Campus
Project Description:

The PhD position sits within an exercise oncology and cancer survivorship research team, within the School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith Health. The position requires a qualified and motivated individual, committed to achieving research excellence cancer survivorship.

Breast cancer-related lymphoedema (BCRL) is a painful, chronic, progressive, and incurable condition. One in 5 people develop lymphoedema following breast cancer and live with its significant, adverse physical, psychological, and economic-related burden. BCRL management aims to arrest progression, but access is restrictive, inequitable and costly. Preliminary evidence has identified exercise and compression as potential BCRL prevention therapies. This project will evaluate the efficacy of current usual care plus potential BCRL prevention therapies versus usual care alone (multi-state, randomised controlled trial) for people diagnosed with breast cancer. It will also quantify the health impacts (such as pain, fatigue, infection, anxiety and depression, physical function, work ability, relationships, overall quality of life) of adding lymphoedema preventive strategies to usual care alone. Outcomes of this project are expected to improve standard breast cancer care.

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to work on a funded program of research that aims to shift the paradigm from arresting progression to the prevention of breast cancer-related lymphoedema.

The primary focus of this exciting opportunity is to work on a project that spans physiotherapy, exercise science, epidemiology, clinical trial research, and implementation science. Success in this role requires collaboration with national and international stakeholders, including consumers, clinicians and industry partners.

Funding Information

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. A successful candidate is expected to hold a bachelor’s degree with first-class honours or a master’s degree. These degrees should incorporate a significant research component within the fields of physiotherapy, exercise science, exercise oncology, kinesiology, epidemiology, or a related health degrees. Excellent communication skills are essential. Desirable skills include clinical experience with people with cancer, and statistical programming and analysis skills.

Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

Additional Information

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template
  • Names of two referees

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5pm Sunday 29 November 2024

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line.

Categories : PhD Health Sciences | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science
Project Start Date:07.07.2025
Application Deadline:28.02.2025 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Professor Susan Forde, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Brisbane/Nathan campus
Project Description:

The PhD will be housed within Griffith University’s School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science, which sits within the University’s large Arts, Education and Law Group.

We expect the successful candidate will have expertise in the fields of either media, migration studies or cultural studies, or will be an interdisciplinary scholar working across one or more of these fields.

The Voice and Belonging Project is led by Professor Susan Forde at Griffith University, with Associate Professor Heather Anderson (Griffith), Professor Halim Rane (Griffith) and Dr Poppy de Souza (UNSW) working as Chief Investigators on the project. The candidate will be co-supervised by 3 of the Chief Investigators.

The successful candidate will develop skills in research design and project implementation, and will receive opportunities to work as part of a high-performing research team delivering cutting edge research about media and migrant communities. The successful candidate will have access to research training opportunities provided through the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research, and the broader Griffith University Researcher Education and Development suite of training courses.

The successful candidate will be based at Brisbane South (Nathan), about 15 minutes from the city centre and will take part in a dynamic and thriving research culture within the School, and the associated research centre, the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research.

We are offering a 3-year scholarship to a PhD candidate to undertake research as part of the Australian Research Council-funded project, Voice and Belonging: Pathways to inclusion for new migrant communities through media engagement (DP240103048). The primary focus of this role is to undertake a 3-year doctorate, comprising a stand-alone project that feeds into the broader ‘Voice and Belonging’ research agenda. The scholarship includes a stipend (detailed below), project support costs of $4500 and further travel costs to attend conferences and fieldwork as part of the Discovery Project.

The Voice and Belonging project investigates the role of Australia's ethnic media in the humanitarian and refugee settlement experience, conceptualising media engagement as a key lens through which to foster a sense of belonging. The project will provide the first-ever national study of ethnic media, mapping the 'migrant mediasphere' with a focus on new humanitarian and refugee communities. Expected outcomes include conceptual advances about media engagement and public connection for new and emerging migrant communities, and media's place in the assemblage of humanitarian settlement services.

Funding Information

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will be able to work with a team of supervisors to develop a strong research proposal complementary to the broader work within the Voice and Belonging project. You will also have the ability to work with supervisors to design research methods and carry out relevant fieldwork. You will be able to work as part of a team of enthusiastic and research-active colleagues. You will have evidence of a passion for media, with a strong desire to undertake research in community, alternative, marginalised and minority communities.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to second class (division A) honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.

Please note:

Applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply
This is a full-time scholarship only
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
  • A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
  • A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19
Additional Information

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

  • Two-page statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • One-page Research Proposal
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
  • Names of two referees

Closing date for expressions of interest is: Monday 31 March 2025 at 5pm AEST

Categories : PhD Law | PhD Humanities | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:Cities Research Institute
Project Start Date:07.07.2025
Application Deadline:28.02.2025 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Dr Christopher L. Ambrey, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Gold Coast Campus
Project Description:

The research will be undertaken within the Housing Group within the Cities Research Institute at Griffith University working with Dr Christopher L. Ambrey (Principal supervisor). It is envisioned that the PhD candidate will build on University’s strong research record, already evaluated as above world standing in Studies in Human Society, in the Excellence in Research for Australia, 2018 National Report. The PhD candidate will be based at Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus in Queensland, Australia.

We are currently seeking two PhD candidates for an Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award Project titled: On the hardship that is homelessness. The overarching purpose of this project is to investigate what pragmatic, evidenced-based, steps can be taken to improve the lives people at-risk of or currently experiencing homelessness. Specifically, this study will examine following research questions:

RQ1: What is the nature of pathways into and out of homelessness and how these depend on support services?

RQ2: What are the consequences of homelessness for wellbeing and how do these depend on support services?

RQ3: How do the consequences of homelessness evolve the longer one is homeless and how do these consequences depend on support services?

The specific research questions are expected to evolve over time throughout an iterative research process with the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland. The PhD candidates will need to work collaboratively with the Society to create and disseminate new knowledge. They will be expected to publish chapters of their PhD thesis in prestigious peer-reviewed journals throughout the course of their candidature. Success in this role requires the PhD candidates to apply advanced quantitative methods using statistical packages such as Stata or R. Upon completion the PhD candidates will be equipped with valuable skills necessary to excel within academia and outside of academia.

Funding Information

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will be able to apply quantitative research methods and write for academic audiences. You will have a passion for embedded solutions oriented social sciences, with a strong desire to undertake research into homelessness. There are 2 scholarship opportunities available, one funded by Griffith University (first class honours required) and one funded directly by the ARC Grant (second class honours required)

Expressions of interest are welcome from international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first or second class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
Please note:

Ideally the PhD candidate will have demonstrated expertise in advanced applied econometrics or another relevant field using Stata or R.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

Additional Information

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
  • Names of two referees

The closing date for expressions of interest is: Friday 28 February 2025

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line

Categories : PhD Humanities | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research (GCSCR)
Project Start Date:07.07.2025
Application Deadline:21.02.2025 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Prof Sarah Baker, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Gold Coast or Nathan/Brisbane Campus
Project Description:

The project is situated in the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research (GCSCR) at Griffith University. The GCSCR is dedicated to increasing understanding of current challenges facing the modern world. Through the application of innovative humanities and social science research, incorporating the knowledge of academics from a broad range of interrelated disciplines, GCSCR is at the cutting edge of humanities and social science discourse.

The PhD candidate will be attached to the GCSCR’s ‘Safeguarding Heritage’ research program where they will have an opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary group of researchers committed to creating new research that deepens our understanding of the challenges and issues confronting heritage in contemporary society.

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to investigate climate impacts on organisational sustainability of community heritage organisations in rural and remote Australia. Australia’s community heritage sector – comprised of volunteer-managed galleries, libraries, archives, museums and historical societies – serves vital functions in shaping public history. However, the sector faces a sustainability crisis due to mounting pressures that pose a challenge to the long-term futures of many of its institutions and put at risk the diversity and accessibility of the nation’s historical record.

This PhD scholarship is connected to the Australian Research Council Discovery Project ‘Co-creating a sustainable future for the community heritage sector’ (DP250101408). That project aims to collaborate with community heritage organisations from across Australia to co-develop strategies for recognising value, measuring organisational sustainability and creating benchmarks for sustainable practice. The primary focus of this PhD research is to account for the impacts of climate change (e.g. extreme heat, bushfires, flooding events etc) on community heritage organisations, specifically in relation to organisational sustainability. The PhD research will include case study institutions from rural and remote Australia drawn from the larger Discovery Project sample.

Success in this role requires collaboration with the other members of the research team and the case study institutions to deliver a focused project with academic and industry-focussed outputs. The research will be supervised by the Discovery Project’s Chief Investigator, Professor Sarah Baker, with the project’s Senior Research Fellow as co-supervisor.

The intended commencement date of the scholarship is Intake 3 (7 July 2025) or Intake 4 (13 October 2025) and can be based at either the Gold Coast or Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. Remote candidature within Australia will also be considered.

Funding Information

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

As a scholarship holder, you will study with a University that ranks among the top 2% worldwide and spans across campuses in South East Queensland. At Griffith University, we’ve worked hard to create a culture that will challenge you to be curious, creative and courageous. We also support the professional and personal development of all our HDR candidates and invest in the skills of our people. Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

Special Requirements

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will have a background in critical heritage studies (or associated fields like museology and archival science), leisure studies, sociology, rural studies, cultural geography, or organisational, business and management studies. It is expected the candidate will have experience in qualitative methods, ideally with skills in ethnographic observation, in-depth interviewing and qualitative analysis. It is desirable for you to have evidence of a passion for collaborative research and one or more of the following areas of interest: community heritage, volunteering, climate change, organisational culture, with a strong desire to undertake research in rural and remote Australia. Prior experience working in heritage organisations is desirable, but not essential.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to class 2A honours or above, or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree, or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with the Equivalent qualifications for HDR program admission. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

Additional Information

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
  • Names of two referees

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5pm Friday 21 February 2025

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line

Categories : PhD Humanities | PhD Earth Sciences | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research (GCSCR)
Project Start Date:26.02.2025
Application Deadline:13.12.2024 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Dr Lauren Istvandity, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Brisbane/Nathan Campus
Project Description:

The project is situated in the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research (GCSCR) at Griffith University. The GCSCR is dedicated to increasing our understanding of current challenges facing the modern world. Through the application of innovative humanities and social science research, incorporating the knowledge of academics from a broad range of interrelated disciplines, we are at the cutting edge of humanities and social science discourse.

You will be working with Dr Lauren Istvandity, a transdisciplinary cultural researcher with significant expertise in critical heritage studies and the sub-fields of memory studies, music heritage, and community well-being. Her research blends knowledge in cultural heritage with creative practice, producing a range of traditional and non-traditional outputs.

The candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary group of researchers, committed to creating new research that deepens our understanding of the challenges and issues confronting contemporary society.

Applications are invited for a dedicated PhD scholarship supporting a recently awarded ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award.

The focus of this candidate’s work is to investigate the ways in which cultural heritage institutions can better support culturally diverse communities through preservation of their cultural heritage. The project will apply a creative heritage methodology that will see communities engaging with an Australian collecting institution through creative practice.

This position will be held at Griffith University, Nathan Campus.

Funding Information

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. The successful candidate will have a background in one or more of the following fields: critical and cultural heritage, applied creative practice, community arts, and/or migrant cultures. It is expected the candidate will have experience in qualitative methods, with skills in interviewing, focus groups, and analysis. Ideally, the candidate will have a keen interest or capacity in creative practice, experience working with communities, and the development of creative digital products.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

Additional Information

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
  • Name of two referees
  • Research proposal (max 300 words)

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5pm Friday 13 December.

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line.

Categories : PhD Humanities | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:The Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics
Project Start Date:07.07.2025
Application Deadline:28.02.2025 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Dr Yun Shi, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Gold Coast Campus
Project Description:

The Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics is the flagship biomedical research institute at Griffith University. It fosters a culture of excellence in a unique research environment, aiming to accelerate biomedical discovery with translational benefits to create a brighter future for all. It hosts state-of-the art infrastructure and equipment, including the Compounds Australia facility, protein production facility, multiple NMR spectrometers, a native mass spectrometry platform, bioanalytical facilities with surface plasmon resonance and isothermal titration calorimetry, and crystallography facility.

The research will be guided by Dr. Yun Shi, who has recently secured national competitive funding from both NHMRC and ARC and published multiple high-impact papers in top journals such as Science, Molecular Cell, and Neuron.

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to investigate the molecular functions of proteins and metabolites involved in the metabolism of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), an essential molecule for all cellular life. The primary focus of this role is to perform biochemical and biophysical assays to characterize such proteins and metabolites, with the possibility of developing small-molecule modulators of NAD+ metabolism and NAD+-dependent signalling pathways. This project includes both experimental and computational work. Success in this role requires collaboration with molecular biologists, structural biologists, and cell biologists.

Funding Information

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements:

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. You will have evidence of a passion for conducting high-impact research, with a strong desire to undertake biomolecular research.

Expressions of interest are welcome from international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.

Preferred qualifications/skills include

Prior research experience and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: biochemistry, biophysical assays, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, structural biology, and computational biology.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

Additional Information

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template
  • Names of two referees

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5pm Friday 28 February 2025.
The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line

Categories : PhD Health Sciences | PhD Bio, Chemie | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:School of Engineering and Built Environment, Griffith Sciences
Project Start Date:07.07.2025
Application Deadline:11.04.2025 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Professor Dzung Dao, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Gold Coast campus
Project Description:

Working for one of the most influential universities in Australia and the Asia–Pacific region, you will join a University that spans five physical campuses in South East Queensland and all disciplines, while our network of more than 200,000 graduates extends worldwide.

We have world-class facilities for micro- and nanotechnology and advanced manufacturing. The team has over 30 years of experience in cutting-edge MEMS sensors and actuators development. We form strong partnerships with industry to undertake applied research that has the potential for commercialisation and positive impacts for the wider community.

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to develop geotechnical sensors and its wireless sensor network to measure combined soil-infrastructure interactions. The primary focus of this role is (1) creating a cost-effective, robust, and ultrasensitive sensor based on our SiC sensing technology and (2) developing an energy-efficient wireless sensor network with multi sensors-one footprint approach. Success in this role requires knowledge in mechatronics, IoT and electrical. The project is in collaboration with our industry partner Geoinventions Ltd.

Funding Information

The 2024 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements:

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will be able to work in sensors and IoT sensor network.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
Please note:

You should have strong background in Mechatronics Engineering and experiences in design, analysis, fabrication and characterization of mechatronics system.

International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

Additional Information

All expressions of interest must be submitted to '[email protected]' containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Name and contact details of two references.
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section

Closing date of expressions of interest: Friday 11 April 2025 at 5pm AEST

Categories : PhD Earth Sciences | PhD Engineering | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:School of Government and International Relations (SGIR)
Project Start Date:07.07.2025
Application Deadline:10.04.2025 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor:

Professor Huiyun Feng, Email: [email protected]

Location (City/Campus):Brisbane/Nathan Campus
Project Description:

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to examine China’s international relations and Asian security, broadly defined. Ideally, the candidate should possess advanced theoretical and methodological knowledge in the field of international relations.

The successful candidate will be mainly co-supervised by Professor Huiyun Feng and Professor Kai He from the School of Government and International Relations at Griffith Business School, Griffith University.

The School of Government and International Relations (SGIR) comprises more than 30 academic staff with a breadth and depth of expertise in political science.Key subfields of expertise include comparative politics, international relations of Asia, policy advice and analysis, leadership and governance, political theory, public sector reform, public integrity and anticorruption, strategic studies as well as federalism and intergovernmental coordination. SGIR oversees several degree programs including the Bachelor of Government and International Relations, the Master of Public Administration and the Master of International Relations. The School has a vibrant PhD program. The School’s primary field of research in Political Science was awarded consecutive ratings of “5” – the highest possible – in the two most recent Excellence in Research for Australia. In addition, staff are actively engaged with a wide range of external stakeholders in government, industry, and media.

Funding Information:

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements:

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
  • A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
  • A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19
Additional Information:

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.

Closing date for expressions of interest is: Thursday 10 April 2025 at 5pm AEST

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line

Categories : PhD Humanities | PhD Business | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:School of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Project Start Date:13.10.2025
Application Deadline:30.05.2025 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:

Professor Jun Zhou, Email: [email protected]

Location (City/Campus):Brisbane/Nathan campus
Project Description:

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to join the ARC Discovery Project “Spectral-spatial-temporal object tracking in hyperspectral videos”.

This project aims to advance video processing systems through the development of hyperspectral object detection and tracking methods. Focused on challenging scenarios faced by conventional camera systems, this research harnesses the capability of hyperspectral video cameras in material identification within and beyond the visible spectrum to capture and model the spectral, spatial, and temporal information for object tracking. Expected outcomes include the formulation of novel methods for material identification, spatial distribution mapping, spectral-structural feature extraction, and their integration into temporal tracking models. This promises to reshape video processing, benefiting agriculture, environment, and transportation sectors.

The primary focus of this role is to undertake fundamental research in hyperspectral video tracking. Research activities includes data collection and labelling, developing methods for material distribution estimation and attention-based mechanism for hyperspectral band grouping with deep learning, experimental validation, and technical paper writing.

Funding Information:

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements:

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate strong mathematical background, analytical skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and a commitment to meeting research deadlines. Evidence of a passion for computer vision and image processing is essential, along with a strong desire to contribute to innovative research in object tracking using hyperspectral videos. Previous experiences in video data analysis and relevant publication track record is preferred.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.


International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
  • A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
  • A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19
Additional Information:

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Research proposal
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
  • Names of two referees

Closing date of expressions of interest: Friday 30 May 2025 at 5pm AEST

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship online.

Categories : PhD Engineering | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:School of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Project Start Date:28.04.2025
Application Deadline:07.03.2025 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Associate Professor Henry Nguyen, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Gold Coast Campus
Project Description:

We are seeking a PhD candidate for a research project aimed at enhancing greenhouse gas (GHG) emission tracking using advanced data analytics and visualisation methods.

By integrating hyperspectral satellite imagery with cutting-edge analytical frameworks, the project will provide precise, actionable insights into atmospheric GHG concentrations, such as CO2 and methane, to identify high-emission areas and trends. This work will combine data from global satellite sources, including Landsat, Sentinel, and MODIS, with climate and ecological datasets to create user-friendly tools supporting climate change mitigation strategies.

Success in this role requires collaboration with industry partners, reporting weekly throughout the project’s duration.

This opportunity will be primarily based at Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

Funding Information:

This Griffith Industry Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $50,000 for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the Industry PhD Scholarship for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements:

The selection of applicants for higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University considers academic merit and research background. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate strong analytical skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and a commitment to meeting research deadlines. Evidence of a passion for environmental sustainability and advanced data analytics is essential, along with a strong desire to contribute to innovative research in greenhouse gas emission tracking using hyperspectral satellite imagery and cutting-edge visualisation and analytical methods.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and and international applicants. If you are an international applicant who is currently offshore please consider the viability of travelling costs before submitting an expression of interest. Please see the FAQs web page for requirements for offshore international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to second class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.


International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
  • A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
  • A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19
Additional Information:

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the qualification section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • Research proposal
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template
  • Two reference letters

Closing date of expressions of interest: Friday 7 March 2025 at 5pm AEST

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship online.

Categories : PhD Engineering | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:Griffith Sciences, School of Environment and Science
Project Start Date:28.04.2025
Application Deadline:21.02.2025 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Professor Hang Ta, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Brisbane/Nathan Campus
Project Description:

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to work on an ARC Future Fellowship funded project in oral drug delivery field. The primary focus of this role is to develop materials to cross gut-liver system, benefiting oral drug delivery. This project combines skills in material science, chemistry, and biology to achieve advanced materials for targeted delivery via oral administration. Experience in nanomedicine would be an advantage.

The candidate will conduct research in a supportive environment within Prof Ta group and School of Environment and Science and be involved in teamwork and collaboration.

Funding Information

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements:

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will be able to communicate effectively and be able to work as part of a team. You will have evidence of a passion for biomedical research and material sciences, with a strong desire to undertake research in drug delivery and nanomedicine.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to second class (division A) honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

Additional Information

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
  • Names of two referees

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5pm Friday 21 February 2025

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line

Categories : PhD Health Sciences | PhD Bio, Chemie | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences
Project Start Date:07.07.2025
Application Deadline:31.01.2025 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Professor Glen Ulett, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Gold Coast Campus
Project Description:

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to undertake a research project in bacterial pathogenesis. The primary focus of this role is to investigate the molecular mechanisms used by pathogenic streptococci to avoid killing by metal stress.

The project will be undertaken within the group of Professor Glen Ulett based in the School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Griffith Health. The project is to commence in early 2025.

This project utilizes elements of molecular microbiology, immunology, proteomics, and genetics to better understand how bacterial disease develops in the human host through colonization and evasion of immune responses. Experience in genetic manipulation in bacteria would be an advantage. This project includes self-directed research and components of team work and collaboration.

Funding Information

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements:

This project utilizes elements of molecular microbiology, immunology, proteomics, and genetics to better understand how bacterial disease develops in the human host through colonization and evasion of immune responses. Experience in genetic manipulation in bacteria would be an advantage. This project includes self-directed research and components of team work and collaboration.

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will be able to communicate effectively and be able to work as part of a team. You will have evidence of a passion for health sciences, with a strong desire to undertake research in microbiology.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

Additional Information

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Research proposal
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template
  • Names of two referees

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5pm AEST Friday 31 January 2025

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line

Categories : PhD Health Sciences | PhD Bio, Chemie | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:The Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics
Project Start Date:07.07.2025
Application Deadline:28.02.2025 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Dr Yun Shi, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Gold Coast Campus
Project Description:

The Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics is the flagship biomedical research institute at Griffith University. It fosters a culture of excellence in a unique research environment, aiming to accelerate biomedical discovery with translational benefits to create a brighter future for all. It hosts state-of-the art infrastructure and equipment, including the Compounds Australia facility, protein production facility, multiple NMR spectrometers, a native mass spectrometry platform, bioanalytical facilities with surface plasmon resonance and isothermal titration calorimetry, and crystallography facility.

The research will be guided by Dr. Yun Shi, who has recently secured national competitive funding from both NHMRC and ARC and published multiple high-impact papers in top journals such as Science, Molecular Cell, and Neuron.

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to develop fragment-derived compounds for the treatment of neurodegeneration. The primary focus of this role is to perform fragment/compound screening and design anti-degenerative compounds based on target-fragment interactions. This project includes both experimental and computational work. Success in this role requires collaboration with structural biologists and neurobiologists.

Funding Information

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements:

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. You will have evidence of a passion for conducting high-impact research, with a strong desire to undertake research in drug design and discovery.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.

Preferred qualifications/skills include

Prior research experience and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: drug design, biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, organic chemistry, structural biology, computational chemistry, and neurobiology.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

Additional Information

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template
  • Names of two referees

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5pm Friday 28 February 2025.
The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line

Categories : PhD Health Sciences | PhD Bio, Chemie | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:Australian Rivers Institute
Project Start Date:26.02.2025
Application Deadline:11.10.2024 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Prof Fernanda Adame, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Brisbane/Nathan campus
Project Description:

Our team on Coastal Wetlands at the Australian Rivers Institute is focused on researching biogeochemistry and ecology for practical application in current management issues. We also work on testing and improving methods for successful restoration.

Our team is highly collaborative with government, industry, Traditional Owners, and scientists in Australia and worldwide.
We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to participate in a multidisciplinary project assessing the services and disservices of constructed wetlands.

The primary focus of this role is to conduct field and laboratory assessments of greenhouse gas emissions, carbon sequestration, nitrogen removal and biodiversity assessments of newly constructed mangrove treatment wetlands in Southeast Queensland, Australia.

This role requires collaboration with industry, the State Government and the local Council.

Funding Information

The 2024 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $33,480 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements:

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful in this role, you will be able to have extensive field experience working with mangroves, especially in ecology and biogeochemistry. You must demonstrate experience collecting data, analysing, and writing a thesis, reports and, ideally, publications. You will have evidence of a passion for conducting science collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, working independently and respectfully, and having a strong desire to undertake research that includes field, laboratory, and desktop analyses. You must be fluid in English and have experience writing in this language.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.

Please note:

It is desirable that the candidate has experience in carbon cycling within mangroves (stocks, greenhouse gas emissions) and water biogeochemistry.
Candidates who can start within this year are preferred.
The candidate must have checked their capacity to travel and live in Australia and comply with visa requirements.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
  • A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
  • A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19
Additional Information

All expressions of interest must be submitted to Prof Fernanda Adame [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Research proposal
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template
  • Names of two referees
Categories : PhD Earth Sciences | PhD Bio, Chemie | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Research Institute
Project Start Date:07.07.2025
Application Deadline:11.04.2025 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor:Professor Fred Leusch, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Gold Coast or Brisbane
Project Description:

The Quantum and Advanced Technologies Talent Building Program (Program) aims to build the talent pipeline for the quantum and advanced technologies ecosystem in Queensland. The objectives of the program are to:

Contribute to and strengthen participation of students in quantum and advanced technologies for those who identify as women or non-binary.
Train a new generation of PhD students into excellent quantum researchers capable of being pioneers in this emerging discipline
Build technology capability and skills across a range of fields
Improve translation and commercialisation skills
Foster collaboration across academia and industry

As a leading knowledge-based institution throughout the Asia–Pacific, the Griffith Sciences Group takes pride in its ongoing global contributions to the higher education sector. Such wide-ranging and purposeful exposure ensures an inherent capability to not only influence young minds, but to also guide, instruct and assist public and private enterprise, the environment, related economies and society in general. Learning and teaching remains consistent with our research achievements, where students within our Schools have unfettered access to industry-leading researchers and teaching staff.

The research conducted in the eligible areas is generally but not exclusively within the portfolio of the Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Research Institute.

A full list of proposed open projects across the entire university can be found here.

Funding Information:

The Quantum and Advanced Technologies Talent Building Program Global Talent Attraction PhD Scholarship has an annual stipend of $45,000 (fixed) for a period of 3 years of full-time study, with up to six months extension if required. The scholarship package includes an additional translation and development allowance worth $5,000 per annum for 3 years full-time, for a maximum total of $15,000 and a travel allowance worth $5,000 total.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements:

The Quantum and Advances Technologies Global Talent Attraction PhD Scholarship is for international applicants who identify as women, or non-binary, and are interested in conducting research in following areas:

  • Quantum
  • Compound semi-conductors
  • Superconductors
  • Photonics
  • Micro-electromechanical systems.

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background.

Applicant must hold a Bachelor degree with first-class honours or second-class honours (Division A) or a Masters degree, incorporating a significant research component, from a recognised institution; or

a record of research, or a qualification granted by a professional or other body deemed by the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School, to be of a standard comparable to a Bachelor degree with second-class honours (Division A).

Refer to the Equivalent Qualifications for HDR Program Admission web page.

International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
  • A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
  • A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19
Additional Information:

You are invited to develop a research project and seek appropriate supervision in one of the eligible research areas to develop custom project proposals which are tailored to a combination of the candidate’s strengths and faculty research interests.

The research conducted in the eligible areas is generally but not exclusively within the portfolio of the Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Research Institute.

You can also search for available supervisors using key words in Griffith Experts. Search for researchers in the areas of Quantum, Compound semi-conductors, Superconductors, Photonics, Micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS).

Once you have the support of a proposed supervisor, you can lodge an Expression of Interest.

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

Statement addressing your suitability for the scholarship as outlined in the 'About you' section

  • Research proposal
  • The name of the proposed principal supervisor who has agreed to supervise your research project.
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the 'About you' section
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template
  • Names of two referees

Closing date for expressions of interest is: Friday 11 April 2025 at 5pm AEST

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line.

Categories : PhD Maths, Physics | PhD Engineering | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:School of Environment and Science, Griffith Science
Project Start Date:30.04.2025
Application Deadline:04.04.2025 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Dr Dechao Chen, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Brisbane South (Nathan)
Project Description:

We are currently looking for two PhD candidates to contribute the ARC DECRA project on quantum dots synthesis and photocatalysis. The primary focus of these roles is to synthesis high quality quantum dots with unique optical profile. The project includes the full synthesis, characterization and applications of materials.

Griffith's School of Environment and Science maintains an illustrious research position across numerous industry sectors which guides and informs its learning and teaching charter.

The project will be undertaken under supervision of Dr Dechao Chen based in the School of Environment and Science, Griffith Science.

Funding Information:

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements:

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will be able to work independently and also as part of team. You will have evidence of a passion for chemistry synthesis, with a strong desire to undertake research in quantum dots.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first/second class division A class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.

Please note:

You should have degree in Chemistry or Materials science and strong background in design and synthesis novel nanomaterials.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
  • A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
  • A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19
Additional Information:

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Research proposal
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
  • Names of two referees

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5pm Friday 04 April 2025

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line

 

Categories : PhD Earth Sciences | PhD Bio, Chemie | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:

Griffith Science

Project Start Date:09.10.2023
Application Deadline:31.05.2023 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Professor Chamindie Punyadeera, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Gold Coast Campus
Project Description:

The Saliva and Liquid Biopsy Translational Laboratory based at Griffith University is working towards developing novel diagnostic techniques for emerging diseases. We are seeking applications from prospective Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students to work in a biomarker discovery research program supported by a Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation (GMRF) grant. This is your chance to make a difference to the increasing incidence of liver disease worldwide.

The project aims to identify exosome-related biomarkers for liver diseases, with a view towards developing a test or potential drug targets for liver diseases. Exosomes will be isolated from blood and saliva samples from liver disease patients and characterized using mass spectrometry and microRNA sequencing. Identified targets will then be evaluated and validated according to their diagnostic or prognostic performance.

Funding InformationThe value of this scholarship is AUD 32,192 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Special Requirements:

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 (or equivalent) or Masters of Philosophy in Biology or Biochemistry.

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background.

Qualifications
Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Policy. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
  • A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
  • A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19
Additional Information

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

  • Curriculum vitae including a list of publications and communications
  • A motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
Categories : PhD Health Sciences | PhD Bio, Chemie | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:The Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy (CCCE)
Project Start Date:07.07.2025
Application Deadline:28.03.2025 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Dr Liang Jason Wang, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Gold Coast campus
Project Description:

The Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy (CCCE) is a strategic research centre for innovation in material sciences and energy sustainability. Our goal is to deliver positive research outcomes that help drive healthy, clean and sustainable environments, both now and in the future. Our researchers have contributed significantly to the development of electro-catalysis, photoelectron-catalysis and thermos-catalysis principles, and nanostructured catalysts for important reactions of solar energy conversion, batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen generation, nitrogen-fixation, biomass-derived platform compounds upgrading, environmental remediation, bactericidal and sensing applications.

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to develop a new type of single-atom electrodes for electro-catalytic hydrogenation to produce value-added products at industrial-scale current densities. The primary focus of this role is to explore single-atom tailoring strategies together with precise control of the electrode micro-architectures to maximise device performance. This project includes establishing fundamental principles on the fabrication of high-efficiency single-atom electrodes and understanding the relationships between the morphological properties of single-atom sites and catalytic activities. Success in this role requires collaboration with the immediate research team and a broader interdisciplinary team across world-class research institutions.

Funding Information:

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements:

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will be able to demonstrate strong expertise in the fields of 2D materials and photo/electrocatalysis for clean energy applications. You will have evidence of a passion for exploring cutting-edge technologies to help achieve net-zero emissions, with a strong desire to undertake research in materials science and renewable energy.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
Please note:

Applicants with a background in inorganic chemistry, materials science, or electrocatalysis will be viewed favourably.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
  • A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
  • A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19
Additional Information:

All expressions of interest must be submitted to Dr Liang Jason Wang [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
  • Names of two referees

Closing date of expressions of interest: Friday 28 March 2025 at 5pm AEST

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship online.

 

Categories : PhD Earth Sciences | PhD Bio, Chemie | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:School of Environment and Science
Project Start Date:28.04.2025
Application Deadline:21.02.2025 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Professor Hang Ta, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Brisbane/Logan Campus
Project Description:

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to work on an heamostatic material project. The primary focus of this role is to develop advanced bio/materials with various properties such as heamostatic, tissue adhesive, and conductive properties. This project combines skills in material science, chemistry, and biology to achieve advanced materials for surgical applications.

The candidate will conduct research in a supportive environment within Professor Ta group and School of Environment and Science and be involved in teamwork and collaboration.

Funding Information:

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements:

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will be able to communicate effectively and be able to work as part of a team. You will have evidence of a passion for material sciences, with a strong desire to undertake biomedical research.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.

Please note:

Experience in biomedical materials would be an advantage.

International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
  • A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
  • A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19
Additional Information:

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the qualifications section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
  • Names of two referees

Closing date of expressions of interest: Friday 21 February 2025 at 5pm AEST

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship online.

 

Categories : PhD Earth Sciences | PhD Bio, Chemie | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:School of Environment and Science
Project Start Date:28.04.2025
Application Deadline:28.03.2025 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Dr Munkhbayar Batmunkh, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Brisbane/Logan Campus
Project Description:

The successful candidate will be based in the School of Environment and Science at Griffith University. The candidate will be working with Dr Munkhbayar Batmunkh and his research team with significant expertise in materials science, nanotechnology and solar cells. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary group of researchers and their collaborators, committed to creating new research that deepens our understanding of novel metal halide perovskite semiconductors.

This opportunity will be primarily based at Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to support a recently awarded research project co-funded by the United States (US) Office of Naval Research Global (ONRG) and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). The project aims to systematically investigate the crystal structures, phase transitions and structural changes of metal halide perovskite materials under the application of various external stimuli (e.g. temperature, light, moisture, vacuum and pressure).

The primary focus of this role is to complete a PhD dissertation contributing to the advancement of knowledge and current understanding level of the above-mentioned research area. This project includes materials preparation and characterisation, device fabrication, research paper publications, conference attendance, overseas research travel and collaborations. Success in this role requires collaborations with leading researchers from both domestic and international organisations.

Funding Information:

The Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $50,000 for a period of up to three years of full-time study.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements:

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will be able to design and carry out high-quality research work related to materials science and engineering, thin films, perovskites and solar cells. You will have evidence of a passion for collaborative research in basic and applied sciences, with a strong desire to undertake research in materials science and thin films.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
Desired:

Experience in using and/or analysing data obtained from microscopic and spectroscopic techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Photoluminescence (PL), time-resolved PL (TRPL) and J-V analysis is desirable.
Previous experience on thin film fabrication and characterization, particularly on metal halide perovskites and solar cells, is desired.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

Additional Information:

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the qualifications section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template
  • Names of two referees

Closing date of expressions of interest: Friday 28 March 2025 at 5pm AEST

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship online.

 

Categories : PhD Earth Sciences | PhD Bio, Chemie | GU Projects
University:Griffith University
Faculty:School of Environment and Science - Marine Spatial Planning research team
Project Start Date:26.02.2025
Application Deadline:20.12.2024 (students interested in this or similar topics can contact the supervisor even after the deadline)
Supervisor Name:Professor Chris Frid, Email: [email protected]
Location (City/Campus):Gold Coast Campus
Project Description:

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to support development of offshore renewable energy and other activities in the Blue Economy through environmental characterisation.

The primary focus of this role is method development for incorporating hydroacoustic (echosounder) datasets into marine spatial planning. This project includes data analysis, mathematical modelling, and ecological application of analytical results. Success in this role requires collaboration with Echoview Software and the Blue Economy CRC.

The aim of this study is to develop methods that harness the power of hydroacoustic instruments (echosounders) to provide better ecological information for use in marine spatial planning (MSP). Marine renewable energy and offshore aquaculture are rapidly growing sectors of the blue economy with important roles to play in increasing seafood production and energy security, as well as combatting climate change. However, there is still a high degree of uncertainty and concern about the effects of these new activities on the environment, all aspects of which are already under pressure from anthropogenic activities (e.g. fishing, shipping, pollution, climate change). Careful planning and effective monitoring strategies are needed to ensure the blue economy is developed sustainably in Australia and globally, without adverse impacts on the marine environment. MSP is an integrated framework that can support the ongoing functioning of the marine environment alongside blue economy development and other human activities. MSP identifies which areas of the ocean are appropriate for different activities, relying on geospatial data layers that span human uses as well as areas of ecological importance. By bringing together multiple streams of information, MSP can facilitate adaptive, ecosystem-based management of anthropogenic activities, which is critical for delivery of environmental, social, and economic sustainability. The dynamic nature of marine ecosystems in space and time has been highlighted as a challenge for integration of ecological layers (such as essential habitat for fish species) into MSP. An additional challenge is the general lack of data for generating useable information in most marine areas. There is an ongoing need to establish which physical and biological parameters need to be measured in order to identify appropriate uses and activities for an area, and to monitor ecosystem function over time. Research is also needed to determine the necessary resolution and scale of ecological measurements, the tools for acquiring them, and methods for translating them into information layers suitable for MSP.

This project will: (i) review the literature, drawing especially on the European and North American experiences, to identify key ecosystem properties that might be impacted by different classes of blue economy activity, and to identify the gaps in existing data collection protocols; (ii) identify metrics of impact and/or condition that can be routinely measured by hydroacoustic techniques and specifically those that might plug identified gaps; (iii) apply the findings of (ii) to case study(ies) area(s) where developments are occurring, for example the BEZ; (iv) make recommendations for more cost-effective monitoring of Blue Economy developments using hydroacoustics.
Please note:
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to undertake mandatory training courses at GU such as research methods, project planning and management etc and will attend the following courses to build understanding and practical skills in the field of hydroacoustics:

Echoview’s acoustics fundamentals course: hydroacoustic theory and data processing
Advanced Echoview courses as needed (e.g. multibeam data processing)

Funding Information:

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Special Requirements:

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will analyse echosounder data to develop metrics of ecological value. You will have evidence of a passion for the marine environment, with a strong desire to undertake research to underpin sustainable development of the Blue Economy.

Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.

Additional Information:

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
  • Name of two referees

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 11.59pm AEST Friday 20 December 2024

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line.

Categories : PhD Earth Sciences | GU Projects

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