2025 Griffith University Fragment-based Drug Design Against Neurodegeneration PhD Scholarship

Griffith University is 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.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 31, 2025
• Value$34,752 per annum (indexed)
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorGriffith University
• City to studyQueensland
• School to studyGriffith University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

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

For project related enquiries please contact: Dr Yun Shi

• Phone: (07) 5552 9351
• Email: [email protected]

For administration enquiries please contact: Griffith Graduate Research School

• Email: [email protected]

For more information, kindly visit Griffith University scholarship webpage.