2025 UNSW Design of Metamorphic Proteins PhD Scholarship

The classic structure-function paradigm of proteins contends that a protein exhibits a single well-defined folded structure that gives rise to its biological function. Nonetheless, a growing number of “metamorphic” proteins have been discovered that interconvert between different folded conformations in response to environmental stimuli. Harnessing the ability of metamorphic proteins to change shape should enable the creation of reconfigurable nanomaterials for material applications. The externally funded project will apply protein engineering methodologies to create protein biomaterials that change structure in response to environmental stimuli. The project will involve international collaborators who will subsequently apply the engineered proteins for fabrication of reconfigurable nanomaterials.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of New South Wales (UNSW)
• School to studyUniversity of New South Wales (UNSW)
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• $37,684 per annum (2024 rate, indexed), 3.5 years
• International candidates receive a tuition fee scholarship

Requirements

• Domestic and International Candidates
• PhD only

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Email a copy of your academic transcript and CV to Dr Dominic Glover at [email protected]. 

For more information, kindly visit UNSW scholarship webpage.