2026 RMIT University PhD Scholarship in Metagenetic Approach to Analyse Vaccine Immunomodulation in the Elderly

Using a bioinformatics analysis pipeline, this research will investigate whether vaccination responses are affected by the microbiome profile, and whether it changes according to the vaccination sequence, or the age (young adults or elderly) or sex of the vaccinees. 

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineDecember 31, 2026
• ValueFully funded
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorRoyal Melbourne Institute of Technology
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyRoyal Melbourne Institute of Technology
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• The value of the Scholarship is equivalent to an RMIT full Scholarship.
• This Scholarship will be available for 3.5 years.

Requirements

Applicants need to have a background in immunology, genetics or bioinformatics. They must have completed a relevant Bachelor’s Degree and Honour’s or Master’s. 

Desirable criteria:

• Practical experience and conceptual background in cellular immunology.
• Interest in, and ability to, learn bioinformatics.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

To apply, please submit the following documents to Prof. Magdalena Plebanski ([email protected]) and Dr Jennifer Boer ([email protected]).

• A copy of electronic academic transcripts
• A CV that includes any publications/awards and the contact details of two referees.

For further inquiries please contact Distinguished Professor Magdalena Plebanski ([email protected]) and Dr Jennifer Boer ([email protected]).

For more information, kindly visit RMIT University scholarship webpage.