PhD Scholarships: Production of Valuable Chemicals from Gaseous Waste
The University of Queensland, located in Australia, has been a public research university with a global topic of research. Currently, the scholarships are offered for international students who are interested in pursuing their PhD level in University of Queensland, in the topic of production of valuable chemicals from gaseous waste.
This project aims to develop innovative biotechnology to enable the conversion of waste carbon dioxide into industry-relevant liquid chemicals. The PhD projects will focus on development, operation, and characterisation of pure and mixed culture fermentation systems at both bench and pilot scales.
Scholarship Eligibility
To be eligible, you have to prove you are prepared for PhD study. You do to this by showing you:
- have completed some research experience
- have completed an approved university degree, and
- can meet the English language requirements
For further information related to the scholarship requirements, it is strongly advised to visit the entry requirements for a higher degree by research.
Scholarship Awards
The scholarships are offered for new students both domestic and international students in the PhD level. The awards are provided in form of living stipend scholarship including full tuition fees with the value of AUS$28,597 per annum (2021 rate), indexed annually. The coverage years are three years with the possibility of two 6-month extensions.
Scholarship Application
To apply for admission and scholarship, please follow this link. There is no separate application for scholarship because you will have the opportunity to request scholarship consideration on the application for admission.
Before submitting an application, you should:
- check your eligibility
- prepare your documentation
- contact Dr Bernardino Virdis (b.virdis@uq.edu.au) to discuss your suitability for this scholarship
When you apply, please ensure that under the scholarships and collaborative study section you:
- Select 'My higher degree is not collaborative'
- Select 'I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship'
- Select 'Other', then 'Research Project Scholarship' and type in 'WASTE-VIRDIS' in the 'Name of scholarship' field
Be notified that the scholarship application deadline is on 28 June 2021. For further information related to the scholarships, please kindly visit this Scholarship Link.