Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Development of a Dissolvable Antibacterial Microneedle Patch, Australia

  •  PhD
  •  11-Jul-2025
  •   Australia
  • $$  $35,200 per annum (tax-free, 2025 rate), for 3.5 years

With the aim of providing a world-class education to highly qualified students, Flinders University is providing Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Development of a Dissolvable Antibacterial Microneedle Patch, Australia for the academic session 2025/2026.

Applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, or international students currently residing in Australia. They must meet PhD admission requirements, including an Honours degree (Class 1 or 2A) or equivalent with a significant research component, and be available to start full-time study at the university.

Flinders University Information

Flinders University Grants

Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Development of a Dissolvable Antibacterial Microneedle Patch, Australia Established in 1966, Flinders University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Adelaide (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), South Australia. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Alice Springs, Darwin, Riverland, Mount Gambier and Port Lincoln. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Training, Australia, Flinders University (Flin) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Flinders University (Flin) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities (Australian citizens, NZ citizens, permanent residents, and international applicants residing in Australia)

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for a PhD in any research area relevant to drug delivery, wound healing, biomaterials, or antimicrobial technologies offered by Flinders University.

  • Admissible Criteria: Applicants must:

    • Hold an Honours degree (Class 1 or 2A) or equivalent (minimum AQF Level 8) with a research component of at least 6 months, or have equivalent research experience.

    • Be eligible for PhD admission at Flinders University.

    • Be available for full-time study starting Semester 2, 2025.

    • Contact the project lead prior to application to express interest.

Offered Benefits

  • Annual stipend of $35,200 (2025 rate), tax-free, paid fortnightly

  • 3.5 years of financial support

  • Tuition fee offset through a Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship for eligible domestic students

  • International applicants considered on a case-by-case basis

  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and expert supervision within FHMRI

  • Opportunities for career development, mentoring, and international collaboration

Application Process

  • Interested candidates must first contact Dr. Hanif Haidari via email at with a CV and cover letter outlining their research background and motivation.

  • Applicants must also submit a separate application for HDR admission via the Flinders University portal: Apply here

  • Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed during the week of 14 July 2025, and final decisions will be communicated by 21 July 2025.

  • The successful candidate should commence the PhD by August–September 2025.

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