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PhD Scholarships in Advanced Food Technology Research at RMIT University 2025

Awarded by RMIT University, Melbourne City campus

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

PhD

Funding Type

Partial Funding · up to AUD 31,000 per annum

Eligible Courses

Food Technology

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

RMIT University, Melbourne City campus

Provider

RMIT University, Melbourne City campus

Last Verified On

22 Nov 2025 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

The university is looking for PhD students to study food biopolymers in order to optimize technological functionality and value addition, compare the quality of plant-based and meat-based food items, and valorize plant-based foods. The project aims to investigate how to use cutting-edge technologies for the valorization of significant food biopolymers in order to improve their technofunctionalities. 

Eligibility criteria:

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Have an excellent academic background in a relevant field, including chemical engineering, polymer science, food science, food/nutrition, and chemistry.
  • Have achieved first-class Honours or 2A Honours or equivalent or a Masters by Research or Masters with a research component of at least 25%.
  • Be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an international student meeting the minimum English language requirements.
  • Provide evidence of adequate oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary research team
  • Meet RMIT’s entry requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy.

Application process:

To apply, submit the following documents to Associate Professor Asgar Farahnaky via asgar.farahnaky@rmit.edu.au:

  • A cover letter (research statement)
  • A copy of electronic academic transcripts
  • A CV that includes any publications/awards and the contact details of two referees.

Benefits:

Eligible applicants will get a scholarship of up to $31,000 per annum for three years with a possible extension of six months (full-time).

Deadline:

Applications will close once candidates are appointed.

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  • The deadline of PhD Scholarships in Advanced Food Technology Research at RMIT University 2025 is N/A.
  • PhD Scholarships in Advanced Food Technology Research at RMIT University 2025 is offered to PhD degree.
  • PhD Scholarships in Advanced Food Technology Research at RMIT University 2025 is offered for Food Technology.
  • PhD Scholarships in Advanced Food Technology Research at RMIT University 2025 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • PhD Scholarships in Advanced Food Technology Research at RMIT University 2025 is offered by RMIT University, Melbourne City campus.
  • PhD Scholarships in Advanced Food Technology Research at RMIT University 2025 covers Partial Funding, up to AUD 31,000 per annum.