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Monash University Malaysia

PhD in Translational Evaluation of Functional Food for Metabolic Health Applications Monash University Malaysia in Malaysia

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Cell Biology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 16, 2026

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Malaysia

University

Monash University Malaysia

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Keywords

Cell Biology
Pharmacology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Endocrinology
Biology
Nutrition
Medical Science
Pharmacy
Type 2 Diabetes
Functional Food

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PhD opportunity at Monash University Malaysia in functional food, metabolic health, insulin secretion, skeletal muscle glucose uptake, type 2 diabetes, and translational biomedical research.

The project aims to develop a translational research platform to evaluate the biological effects of selected functional foods relevant to glucose regulation. The study will use advanced in vitro systems to investigate key cellular processes linked to metabolic function, and then carry out preliminary human-based evaluation to assess potential benefits.

This is a funded PhD project for students worldwide. Successful applicants will be awarded the Graduate Research Excellence Scholarship (GRES), which includes a full tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend for up to 3 years 6 months.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have at least First Class Honours (H1) or an equivalent qualification recognised by Monash University Malaysia, and must meet the university’s English language requirements.

Main supervisor: Dr. Wendy Yeo Wai Yeng (Monash University). Associate supervisors: Dr. Yeap Li Ling and Dr. Tan Ji Wei.

How to apply: contact the main supervisor first with your academic background and achievements to confirm fit. If suitable, submit your application using the advertised research topic title and review the application submission guide and scholarship/course application information.

Location: Subang Jaya, Malaysia. Deadline shown on the page: 16 August 2026.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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