Are you ready to take the next step in your academic journey with a fully funded PhD at one of Australia’s leading research institutions? The University of Queensland (UQ) is offering a wide range of prestigious PhD scholarships for 2025 across diverse disciplines, including Engineering, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Computer Science, and more. These projects provide generous stipends, full tuition coverage, and access to world-class research facilities and expert supervision. Below are general guidelines that you must read before starting your application.
General Guidelines
Before submitting an application, you should:
- Check your eligibility for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Prepare your documentation
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Development of Precision Anti-Seizure Medications for KCNT1 Epilepsy
Research Area
Biological Sciences, Biomedical and Clinical Sciences
Project Description
This project aims to develop targeted anti-seizure medications for KCNT1 epilepsy, a severe form of epilepsy. You’ll isolate potent compounds from arthropod venoms, optimize them using cell lines and patient-derived brain organoids, and test them in a mouse model. The research integrates venom pharmacology, epilepsy models, and clinical expertise.
Research Environment
Conducted at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB), a top research hub with advanced facilities for venom research, proteomics, genomics, and electrophysiology. You’ll access cutting-edge tools like NMR spectrometers and collaborate with experts at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology.
Scholarship Details
- Living Stipend: $36,400 per year (tax-free, 2025 rate, indexed annually)
- Tuition Fees: Covered
Supervisors
- Principal: Professor Glenn King, Institute for Molecular Bioscience
- Associate: Adjunct Professor Lata Vadlamudi, UQ Centre for Clinical Research
Preferred Background
- Strong academic record in biomedical science
- Knowledge of genetic epilepsies and voltage-gated potassium channels
- Experience in solid-phase peptide synthesis, electrophysiology, or HPLC is a plus
How to Apply
- Deadline: 23 June 2025
- Application Process: Apply for the PhD program and select “Research Project Scholarship” with “EPILEPSY-KING” in the scholarship field
- Apply Link: Apply Here
Deformation and Failure Mechanisms in the Shaping Process of Roll-Bonded Hybrid Bilayer Steel
Research Area
Engineering
Project Description
This project explores deformation and failure in hybrid steel bilayers during shaping processes, focusing on plastic deformation, cracking, and interfacial shear failures. You’ll use experimental techniques, crystal plasticity finite element analysis, and molecular dynamics simulations to study defect formation, plasticity, and microstructural evolution.
Research Environment
Based at UQ’s School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, with access to advanced manufacturing and material characterization facilities. The project is part of the ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Innovative Composites, collaborating with seven Australian universities and eight industry partners.
Scholarship Details
- Living Stipend: $36,400 per year (tax-free, 2025 rate, indexed annually)
- Tuition Fees: Covered
Supervisors
- Principal: Dr Mingyuan Lu, School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
Preferred Background
- Strong academic record in material science or mechanical engineering
- Knowledge of metals, composites, and steel forming processes
- Experience in materials characterization, electron microscopy, finite element simulation, or molecular dynamics simulation is a plus
How to Apply
- Deadline: 23 June 2025
- Application Process: Apply for the PhD program and select “Research Project Scholarship” with “ROLLBONDED-LU” in the scholarship field
- Apply Link: Apply Here
Real-time Control of Sewer Operation and Maintenance
Research Area
Engineering
Project Description
This project develops real-time optimization algorithms and data-driven predictive models for proactive sewer management, addressing issues like overflow, corrosion, odor, and greenhouse gas emissions. It involves chemical and biological processes, mathematical modeling, and automatic control for innovative sewer system solutions.
Research Environment
Conducted at the Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology (ACWEB), a global leader in water science and technology. You’ll access state-of-the-art facilities and real-life sewer networks, collaborating with the Australian water industry and attending international conferences.
Scholarship Details
- Living Stipend: $36,400 per year (tax-free, 2025 rate, indexed annually)
- Tuition Fees: Covered
Supervisors
- Principal: Dr Jiuling Li, Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology
- Associate: Professor Damien Batstone, Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology
Preferred Background
- Strong academic record in control engineering, civil engineering, or environmental engineering
- Knowledge of automation and information and communications technology
- Experience in process control, electrical engineering, computer science, or urban water/wastewater management is a plus
How to Apply
- Application Process: Email a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and English proficiency evidence to Dr Jiuling Li (jiuling.li@uq.edu.au). If selected, submit a full PhD application
- Apply Link: Apply Here
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Understanding and Preventing Dental Crown Failures
Research Area
Engineering
Project Description
This project develops computational models to study fracture failure in dental crowns under repetitive chewing loads. The failure criteria developed will guide future design improvements for more durable dental crowns.
Research Environment
Based at UQ’s School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, with access to all necessary computational modeling facilities, equipment, and software for the project.
Scholarship Details
- Living Stipend: $42,440 per year (tax-free)
- Tuition Fees: Covered
Supervisors
- Principal: Dr Aditya Khanna, School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
- Associate: Professor Paul Meehan, School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
Preferred Background
- Strong academic record in mechanical engineering
- Knowledge of solid mechanics
- Experience with finite element modeling tools is a plus
How to Apply
- Deadline: 24 June 2025
- Application Process: Apply for the PhD program and select “Research Project Scholarship” with “DENTAL-KHANNA” in the scholarship field
- Apply Link: Apply Here
Designing Narrow Orchard Systems with Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twins
Research Area
Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences, Information and Computing Sciences
Project Description
This project focuses on creating 3D orchard digital twins using AI and high-performance simulations to innovate narrow orchard systems. You’ll develop AI tools for fruit quality recognition, optimize orchard designs, and contribute to a decision-support tool for next-generation planting systems.
Research Environment
Conducted at the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture & Food Innovation (QAAFI) at UQ, with half the candidature at AVR Tatura SmartFarm. You’ll access advanced sensing and computing systems and work with a multidisciplinary team of computer scientists, horticulturalists, and AgTech specialists.
Scholarship Details
- Living Stipend: $36,400 per year (tax-free, 2025 rate, indexed annually)
- Tuition Fees: Covered
Supervisors
- Principal: Dr Liqi Han, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation
Preferred Background
- Strong academic record in computer programming and software development
- Knowledge of image processing and pattern recognition
- Experience in machine learning and high-performance computing is a plus
How to Apply
- Application Process: Email a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and English proficiency evidence to Dr Liqi Han (liqi.han@uq.edu.au). If selected, submit a full PhD application
- Apply Link: Apply Here
Enhancing Coarse and Fine Particle Flotation Limits and Application, Using Novel Diagnostics and Feed Preparation
Research Area
Engineering
Project Description
This project investigates mineral processing by studying hydrodynamics and surface chemistry in controlled turbulence environments. You’ll explore particle characteristics, operating parameters, and feed preparation using cavitation to enhance hydrophobicity, floatability, and selectivity for improved mineral separation technology. The research is part of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Enabling Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals, with industry collaboration.
Research Environment
Conducted within the School of Chemical Engineering, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team with access to resources from the ARC Centre of Excellence and industry partners, supporting advanced research in mineral processing and chemical engineering.
Scholarship Details
- Living Stipend: $36,400 per year (tax-free, 2025 rate, indexed annually)
- Tuition Fees: Covered
Supervisors
- Principal: Professor Anh Nguyen, School of Chemical Engineering
Preferred Background
- Strong academic record in engineering, chemistry, or physics
- Knowledge of separation processes
- Potential for scholastic success
How to Apply
- Deadline: 30 June 2025
- Application Process: Apply for the PhD program and select “Research Project Scholarship” with “FLOTATION-NGUYEN” in the scholarship field
- Apply Link: Apply Here
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Mechanism for Coarsening of an Emerging Froth from a Concentrated Bubble Column with and without Micro-Nanobubbles
Research Area
Engineering
Project Description
This project investigates froth coarsening in mineral processing, focusing on the effects of surfactants, particles, and micro-nanobubbles on liquid film and froth drainage. You’ll use bubble columns, flotation cells, thin-film balances, and advanced diagnostic tools like tensiometry, microelectrophoresis, and sum-frequency-generation vibrational spectroscopy. The research, part of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Enabling Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals, aims to improve flotation of coarse composite particles to save energy and water.
Research Environment
Conducted within the School of Chemical Engineering, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team with access to resources from the ARC Centre of Excellence and industry partners, supporting advanced research in mineral processing and chemical engineering.
Scholarship Details
- Living Stipend: $36,400 per year (tax-free, 2025 rate, indexed annually)
- Tuition Fees: Covered
Supervisors
- Principal: Professor Anh Nguyen, School of Chemical Engineering
Preferred Background
- Strong academic record in engineering, chemistry, or physics
- Knowledge of separation processes
- Potential for scholastic success
How to Apply
- Deadline: 30 June 2025
- Application Process: Apply for the PhD program and select “Research Project Scholarship” with “BUBBLE-NGUYEN” in the scholarship field
- Apply Link: Apply Here
Production Performance of Narrow Row 2D Fruit Orchards
Research Area
Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences
Project Description
This project studies the impact of planting stone and pome fruit trees in narrow rows (2 m apart) to create a thin foliage wall. Using an experimental orchard at Tatura SmartFarm, you’ll measure the effects of dwarfing rootstocks and tree height on eco-physiology, growth, flowering, productivity, and fruit quality, analyze light regimes, and develop mobile sensing technologies for light, flower, and fruit quality distribution.
Research Environment
Based primarily at AVR Tatura SmartFarm, with enrollment at UQ’s Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI). You’ll access state-of-the-art resources and work with a cross-disciplinary team of horticulturalists, AgTech specialists, and computer scientists from UQ and AVR.
Scholarship Details
- Living Stipend: $36,400 per year (tax-free, 2025 rate, indexed annually)
- Tuition Fees: Covered
Supervisors
- Principal: Dr Liqi Han, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation
Preferred Background
- Strong academic record in agronomy or data science
- Knowledge of orchard systems
- Experience with remote and proximal sensing technologies (e.g., light measurement, LiDAR scanning) is a plus
How to Apply
- Application Process: Email a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, list of referees, and English proficiency evidence to Dr Liqi Han (liqi.han@uq.edu.au). If selected, submit a full PhD application
- Apply Link: Apply Here
Engineering Gas Fermentation at Scale: From Laboratory Insights to Industrial Performance
Research Area
Biological Sciences, Engineering
Project Description
This project focuses on transforming waste greenhouse gases into valuable feedstocks through gas fermentation. You’ll develop and optimize microbial strains and bioprocesses using synthetic and systems biology techniques, aiming for sustainable and economically viable bioprocesses to support decarbonization efforts.
Research Environment
Conducted at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), a leading institute with advanced gas fermentation facilities, including instrumented fermentors and two NCRIS facilities (IDEA Bio and Q-MAP) for bioprocess and systems biology research. You’ll work in a vibrant environment driving biotechnology innovation.
Scholarship Details
- Living Stipend: $36,400 per year (tax-free, 2025 rate, indexed annually)
- Tuition Fees: Covered
Supervisors
- Principal: Professor Esteban Marcellin, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
- Associate: Dr Lars Puiman, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
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Preferred Background
- Strong academic record in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, or related fields
- Knowledge of microbiology, molecular biology, or biotechnology
- Experience in lab research is a plus
How to Apply
- Deadline: 2 July 2025
- Application Process: Apply for the PhD program and select “Research Project Scholarship” with “FERMENTATION-MARCELLIN” in the scholarship field
- Apply Link: Apply Here
Genetics and Breeding of Pompano: A New Species for Australian Aquaculture
Research Area
Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences, Biological Sciences
Project Description
This project aims to develop Pompano as a new aquaculture species for Australia by creating genomic tools like reference genome assemblies, SNP genotyping platforms, or transcriptomic datasets. You’ll study genetic diversity in wild Pompano populations and analyze SNP data to understand group spawning dynamics for breeding program design, collaborating with UQ and CSIRO.
Research Environment
Part of the ARC Training Centre in Predictive Breeding at UQ, you’ll access Pompano populations at CSIRO’s Bribie Island Research Facility and work hands-on in aquaculture, supported by a team of experts from both institutions.
Scholarship Details
- Living Stipend: $36,400 per year (tax-free, 2025 rate, indexed annually)
- Tuition Fees: Covered
Supervisors
- Principal: Dr Liz Ross, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation
Preferred Background
- Strong academic record in statistics or genetics
- Knowledge of quantitative genetics and bioinformatics
- Experience in aquaculture is a plus
How to Apply
- Deadline: 7 July 2025
- Application Process: Apply for the PhD program and select “Research Project Scholarship” with “AQUACULTURE-ROSS” in the scholarship field
- Apply Link: Apply Here
Lead-free Perovskite Materials for Solar Cells and Beyond
Research Area
Chemical Sciences, Engineering, Physical Sciences
Project Description
This project focuses on developing high-performance lead-free perovskite materials for solar cells and other optoelectronic applications. You’ll design new interfacial engineering and defect passivation strategies to achieve high-efficiency solar cells and explore novel applications for lead-free halide perovskites.
Research Environment
Conducted at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), a leading research institute with advanced facilities for materials science and optoelectronics research, supporting innovative work in perovskite-based technologies.
Scholarship Details
- Living Stipend: $36,400 per year (tax-free, 2025 rate, indexed annually)
- Tuition Fees: Covered
Supervisors
- Principal: Professor Lianzhou Wang, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
- Associate: Dr Miaoqiang Lyu, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
Preferred Background
- Strong academic record in material science, physics, or chemistry
- Knowledge of solar cells, optoelectronic devices, or halide perovskite materials
- Potential for scholastic success
How to Apply
- Deadline: Not specified
- Application Process: Email a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and English proficiency evidence to Dr Miaoqiang Lyu (m.lyu@uq.edu.au). If selected, submit a full PhD application
- Apply Link: Apply Here
Towards Adaptive Spatial Perception
Research Area
Engineering, Mathematical Sciences
Project Description
This project aims to advance robotic spatial perception systems (SLAM) by developing intelligent, real-time adaptable systems instead of static ones. You’ll work at the intersection of machine learning, computer vision, control theory, and robotics to enhance SLAM reliability in dynamic and unknown environments.
Research Environment
Conducted within the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, you’ll have access to resources supporting interdisciplinary research in robotics, machine learning, and computer vision, fostering innovative solutions for adaptive spatial perception.
Scholarship Details
- Living Stipend: $36,400 per year (tax-free, 2025 rate, indexed annually)
- Tuition Fees: Covered
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Supervisors
- Principal: Dr Kasra Khosoussi, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Preferred Background
- Strong academic record in robotics or machine learning
- Knowledge of programming (C++ and Python) and one or more of robotics, computer vision, machine learning, or control
- Potential for scholastic success
How to Apply
- Deadline: 31 July 2025
- Application Process: Apply for the PhD program and select “Research Project Scholarship” with “SPATIAL-KHOSOUSSI” in the scholarship field
- Apply Link: Apply Here
Biology and Management of Paradoxa Grass
Research Area
Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences
Project Description
This project, part of a GRDC-funded weed management initiative, focuses on the biology and management of Paradoxa grass in northern Australia’s grain region. You’ll develop expertise in remote sensing, modeling, or molecular biology to study key weed species and collaborate with researchers across Australia.
Research Environment
Based within Professor Chauhan’s Weed Research program at UQ’s Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), you’ll access office, lab, and shade house facilities at Gatton. The program supports collaboration with industry stakeholders, conference travel, and regular project meetings.
Scholarship Details
- Living Stipend: $36,400 per year (tax-free, 2025 rate, indexed annually)
- Tuition Fees: Covered
Supervisors
- Principal: Professor Bhagirath Chauhan, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation
- Associate: Associate Professor Shane Campbell, School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
Preferred Background
- Strong academic record in weed science or agronomy
- Knowledge of Australian grain production systems and weed control
- Experience in lab, glasshouse, or field studies and data analysis is a plus
How to Apply
- Deadline: 22 September 2025
- Application Process: Apply for the PhD program and select “Research Project Scholarship” with “PARADOXA-CHAUHAN” in the scholarship field
- Apply Link: Apply Here
Modelling of Summer Weeds
Research Area
Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences
Project Description
This GRDC-funded project aims to model weed population dynamics and evaluate management strategies in northern Australia’s grain region. You’ll develop models integrating biological, ecological, and environmental factors to predict weed emergence, growth, and resistance, optimizing control strategies for sustainable weed management.
Research Environment
Based within Professor Chauhan’s Weed Research program at UQ’s Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), you’ll access office, lab, and shade house facilities at Gatton. The program supports collaboration with industry stakeholders, conference travel, and regular project meetings.
Scholarship Details
- Living Stipend: $36,400 per year (tax-free, 2025 rate, indexed annually)
- Tuition Fees: Covered
Supervisors
- Principal: Professor Bhagirath Chauhan, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation
- Associate: Associate Professor Shane Campbell, School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
Preferred Background
- Strong academic record in weed science or agronomy
- Knowledge of Australian grain production systems and weed control
- Experience in lab, glasshouse, or field studies and data analysis is a plus
How to Apply
- Deadline: 22 September 2025
- Application Process: Apply for the PhD program and select “Research Project Scholarship” with “WEEDS-CHAUHAN” in the scholarship field
- Apply Link: Apply Here
Technology-driven Discovery of Sustainable Next-generation Insecticides
Research Area
Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences
Project Description
This project aims to develop eco-friendly insecticides using liquid droplet bioreactors to screen millions of drug candidates rapidly. You’ll enhance insecticide potency and manufacturing efficiency, addressing the urgent need to replace toxic chemicals harmful to human health and biodiversity, in collaboration with Syngenta.
Research Environment
Conducted at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) within the Wang Tech3D group and Craik Lab, you’ll access advanced facilities like high-resolution mass spectrometry and state-of-the-art microscopy, supporting cutting-edge research in molecular biology and nanotechnology.
Scholarship Details
- Living Stipend: $36,400 per year (tax-free, 2025 rate, indexed annually)
- Tuition Fees: Covered
Supervisors
- Principal: Dr Conan Wang, Institute for Molecular Bioscience
- Associate: Professor David Craik, Institute for Molecular Bioscience
Preferred Background
- Strong academic record in molecular biology
- Knowledge of microfluidics, protein expression, physics, or electrical engineering
- Potential for scholastic success
How to Apply
- Deadline: Not specified
- Application Process: Email a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and English proficiency evidence to Dr. Conan Wang (c.wang@imb.uq.edu.au). If selected, submit a full PhD application
- Apply Link: Apply Here
Green Energy-Powered Offshore Aquaculture
Research Area
Engineering
Project Description
This project investigates the feasibility of green energy-powered offshore aquaculture systems using floating solar and wind turbines. You’ll study complex wave-structure interactions to advance sustainable food production, as part of an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship.
Research Environment
Conducted within the School of Civil Engineering, you’ll join a world-class team with access to advanced computational resources, experimental facilities, and real-world data from industry partners. The project includes collaborations with experts from Oxford, MIT, and Europe.
Scholarship Details
- Living Stipend: $36,400 per year (tax-free, 2025 rate, indexed annually)
- Tuition Fees: Covered
Supervisors
- Principal: Associate Professor Wenhua Zhao, School of Civil Engineering
- Associate: Professor Tom Baldock, School of Civil Engineering
Preferred Background
- Strong academic record in marine renewable energy
- Knowledge of fluid mechanics, hydrodynamics, ocean engineering, coastal engineering, or oceanography
- Potential for scholastic success
How to Apply
- Deadline: 1 March 2026
- Application Process: Apply for the PhD program and select “Research Project Scholarship” with “AQUACULTURE-ZHAO” in the scholarship field
- Apply Link: Apply Here
Offshore Renewable Energy: Offshore Wind or Floating Solar
Research Area
Engineering
Project Description
This project advances hydrodynamics for floating wind turbines or floating solar farms, focusing on complex wave-structure interactions. You’ll investigate either sub- and super-harmonic wave effects on floating wind platform motions and mooring responses or the coupled dynamic behavior of articulated floaters in floating solar systems under nonlinear wave excitation.
Research Environment
Conducted within the School of Civil Engineering, you’ll join a world-class team led by a recognized leader in offshore hydrodynamics. The project offers access to advanced computational resources, experimental facilities, real-world data from industry partners, and collaborations with experts from Oxford, MIT, and Europe.
Scholarship Details
- Living Stipend: $36,400 per year (tax-free, 2025 rate, indexed annually)
- Tuition Fees: Covered
Supervisors
- Principal: Associate Professor Wenhua Zhao, School of Civil Engineering
- Associate: Professor Tom Baldock, School of Civil Engineering
Preferred Background
- Strong academic record in marine renewable energy
- Knowledge of fluid mechanics, hydrodynamics, ocean engineering, coastal engineering, or oceanography
- Potential for scholastic success
How to Apply
- Deadline: 1 March 2026
- Application Process: Apply for the PhD program and select “Research Project Scholarship” with “WIND-ZHAO” in the scholarship field
- Apply Link: Apply Here
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