Flinders University PhD Scholarship in Micro-Architectural Characterisation of Zirconia Dental Crowns 2027

Flinders University is seeking an outstanding candidate for a PhD scholarship for a PhD Project entitled: "Micro-architectural characterisation of zirconia dental crowns". This exciting project is part of an NHMRC-funded project and a partnership between Flinders University, Adelaide University and The University of Queensland. 

The PhD student at Flinders University will interact with the other project partners and perform the assessment of additively manufactured zirconia dental crowns, by using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) imaging, under the supervision of Associate Professor Egon Perilli.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 31, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorFlinders University
• City to studySouth Australia
• School to studyFlinders University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Annual stipend valued at $36,061 per annum (2026 rate) tax free, indexed annually
• Duration: Up to 3.5 years full-time
• Payment term: Paid Fortnightly
• A Research Training Program Fee Offset Scholarship to cover tuition fees for Australian Citizens, NZ Citizens and Permanent Residents.
• A fee waiver scholarship may be available for international students. International students who are not in receipt of a fee waiver scholarship will be required to pay the normal tuition fees

Requirements

To be eligible for the award of this scholarship a student must:

• Be an Australian citizen; or New Zealand citizens; or have been granted permanent resident status; or are an international student; and
• Meet PhD admission requirements including: have an Australian Honours degree Class 1 or 2A or equivalent qualification (at least AQF Level 8), including a research component of at least 6 months’ full-time study achieving Distinction (75%) OR including evidence of equivalent research experience, such as a substantial first-author refereed publication or track record as an investigator on a competitive grant; and
• Be available to commence as a full-time PhD student at Flinders University by November, 2026

Application Documents

Please attach:

• A current CV
• A copy of your academic transcript

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Expression of Interest by COB 31st July 2026 by email to Egon Perilli at [email protected].

For more information, kindly visit the Flinders University webpage.