Philanthropy-Funded HDR Scholarships

ANU PhD Scholarship opportunity at The Australian National University for all fields of study . This is a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) stipend scholarship for students applying to a PhD or Professional Doctorate by Research program. The scholarship is open to both domestic and international applicants. The scholarship provides a stipend of AUD 39,069 per annum (2026 full-time base rate), paid fortnightly, for 3.5 years . Additional support may include travel and removal allowances for student...

PhD Studentship in Microbiology at the University of Cambridge, Department of Chemistry, with Professor Erwin Reisner. The project sits in the Reisner Laboratory and focuses on microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry, and biohybrid technologies. The research aims to engineer live cells to convert carbon dioxide and other feedstock chemicals into bespoke complex chemicals, and to interface these cells with light-harvesting semiconductor systems for semi-artificial photosynthesis of organic chemical...

PhD opportunity in synthetic biology and protein engineering for carbon fixation at the University of Sydney. This project is based in the School of Chemistry and is led by Assoc Prof Yu Heng Lau in the Lau research group, with collaboration from plant biology experts at the Australian National University . The research focuses on protein engineering , synthetic biology , and carbon fixation . The aim is to develop engineered protein-based organelles that can improve the efficiency of the enzyme...

RMIT University in Australia is advertising the Vice-Chancellor's PhD Scholarship (VCPS) , a highly competitive and fully funded doctoral scholarship for outstanding domestic and international applicants. The scholarship supports a PhD at RMIT with a strong research focus. It is suitable for applicants with an excellent academic record, strong research potential, and a relevant Honours or Master's degree . Prior research experience and publications are highlighted as advantages. Funding includes...

The University of Sydney is advertising the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) and University HDR Scholarships for international students. This opportunity is open to Master’s by Research and PhD applicants. The scholarship package includes a tax-free stipend of AUD 42,754 per year, 100% tuition coverage, OSHC health cover, relocation allowance, and thesis support. It is a strong fit for students interested in agriculture and related research areas, with broader relevance to b...