The PhD student will have the option to conduct field and laboratory studies, including electrophysiology, microscopy, and behavioural assays, depending on their interests. They will join an international research team (Dr Amanda Franklin, Dr Patricia Jusuf, Prof Kentaro Arikawa, Prof Gregor Beluši?) and have the opportunity to complete research visits with these groups.
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Summary
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Benefits
- a stipend scholarship for three and a half years, with a value of $36,000 per annum, to support your living costs
- a fee-relief scholarship for up to four years
- opportunities to work with La Trobe's outstanding researchers, and have access to our suite of professional development programs
- this scholarship is supported by an ARC Discovery Project, which also includes some funding to attend conferences and to visit our collaborators labs (e.g. Slovenia, Japan)
Requirements
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:
- meet the entrance requirements of the Doctor of Philosophy
- be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, or Australian permanent resident
- have a background or interest in sensory ecology
In selecting successful applicant, we prioritise applications from candidates who:
- will be enrolled full-time and undertaking their research at a La Trobe University campus
- have completed a Master's by Research or other significant body of research, such as an Honours research thesis or lead authorship of a peer-reviewed publication assessed at a La Trobe Master's by Research standard of 75 or above
Desirable criteria:
- experience in anatomical, physiological, or behavioural research
- full drivers license
Selection Process
- only the top applicant will be invited to submit a full application for the Doctor of Philosophy for further consideration
- shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an online interview as part of the selection process
Application Documents
- a cover letter outlining relevant skills and experience
- a statement of personal research interests
- a CV
- academic transcripts/grades
- contact details for two referees (including a research supervisor)
Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026How To Apply
For more information, kindly visit the La Trobe University Scholarship webpage.
