Scholarship

PhD scholarship in physical chemistry of proteins and drug delivery

RMIT University Original Source
Award

A$34,841 - A$34,841

Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Due in 304 days
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

This PhD project aims to use ionic liquids or salts to create biocompatible protein nanoparticles for enhanced oral delivery of insulin and bioactive compounds, transforming therapeutic delivery systems. The scholarship supports a PhD candidate with a strong interest in physical chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences, focusing on nanotechnology, drug delivery systems, and related fields. The scholarship involves collaboration with national facilities such as the Australian Synchrotron and researchers from other universities. The research will focus on developing innovative approaches to protein nanoparticle formation using ionic liquids to improve oral bioavailability of therapeutic compounds.

Duration 36 - 49 mo
1 award

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Citizenship
Australia
Residency
Australia
Project in
Australia
Applicants
individual
Organizations
academic

Application Details

Institutional approval

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cover_letter cv transcripts references

Review process

Candidates should email application documents to Professor Tamar Greaves or Dr. Hank Han for review.

Additional benefits

  • equipment
  • networking

Restrictions

  • reporting_requirements

Post-award obligations

  • final_report
  • acknowledge_funder