QUT Development of Synthetic Photoclick Hydrogels CSIRO Scholarship 2025

This project aims to develop photoclick synthetic hydrogels, revolutionising 3D cell and organoid culture for pharmaceutical applications. The expected outcome is the creation of a novel class of hydrogels that offer superior control and consistency, aligned to pharmaceutical standards. The potential benefit is to enhance the consistency and predictability of tissue cultures, with implications in ethical, efficient, and reliable alternatives to animal testing.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorQueensland University of Technology
• City to studyQueensland
• School to studyQueensland University of Technology
• Course to studyEngineering
• Eligible CountryAustralia , New Zealand

Benefits

The program benefits include:

• admission to QUT's PhD program
• supervision by QUT, CSIRO, and Gelomics (industry partner)
• a four-year scholarship package totalling $47,000 per annum (2025 rate)
• a four-year Research Training Program (RTP) Fee-Offset
• a four-year project expense and development package of $13,000 per annum
• a three-month industry engagement component with Gelomics
• a structured professional development and training program to develop your applied research skills.

Requirements

The applicant must:

• be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident, or a New Zealand citizen
• meet the entry requirements for a QUT Doctor of Philosophy, including any English language requirements
• not have previously completed a PhD
• be able to commence the program in the year of the offer
• enrol as a full-time PhD student; part-time arrangements may be considered if approved by the supervisory team and in accordance with QUT's policy
• be prepared to be located at the project location(s) that QUT has approved and, if required, comply with QUT's external enrolment procedures
• be prepared to undergo onboarding to CSIRO, which will include passing mandatory government background checks (allow for between four to eight weeks) and complete any other CSIRO requirements.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Apply for this scholarship at the same time you apply for admission to a QUT Doctor of Philosophy.

To apply:

• The first step is to email Professor Travis Klein detailing your academic and research background, your motivation to research in this field and interest in this scholarship, and include your CV.
• If nominated to apply, you will then submit an expression of interest (EOI) to QUT following the advice at How to apply for a research degree.
• In your EOI, nominate Professor Travis Klein as your proposed principal supervisor, and copy the link to this scholarship website into question two of the financial details section.

For more information, kindly visit Queensland University of Technology webpage.