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Quantum-AI for Food Security and Student Wellbeing at University of Southern Queensland: Enhancing Hydroponic Resilience and Therapeutic Learning in Food Ladder’s Urban Ecosystems 2026

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Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

PhD

Funding Type

Partial Funding · AUD 47,020

Eligible Courses

Sciences

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Australian and New Zealand nationals only

Can Be Taken At

University of Southern Queensland

Provider

University of Southern Queensland

Last Verified On

13 Jul 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Quantum-AI for Food Security and Student Wellbeing at University of Southern Queensland: Enhancing Hydroponic Resilience and Therapeutic Learning in Food Ladder’s Urban Ecosystems

This project develops quantum-AI tools to optimise urban hydroponics and assess their impact on student well-being. It aims to create quantum-reinforced AI algorithms for efficient resource use and frameworks for integrating green space to improve wellbeing, enhancing urban food resilience, reducing waste, and supporting scalable mental health interventions.

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. The applicant must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident, meet university PhD admission and English language requirements, and not have previously completed a PhD.
  2. The applicant must not be in receipt of another primary scholarship, be able to commence full-time in the year of the offer, and enrol as a full-time PhD student at the agreed project location(s), complying with university external enrolment procedures if required.
  3. The applicant’s part-time enrolment is strongly discouraged but may be considered only if approved by the supervisory team and in accordance with university policy, noting that part-time scholarships are taxable.

Selection Criteria: 

  1. The applicant must be proficient in Python, machine learning, and preferably quantum machine learning, with a strong interest in sustainability, education, and youth development.
  2. The applicant will apply reinforcement learning to optimise resource allocation in hydroponic systems, analyse mixed-methods data (quantitative biometrics and qualitative focus groups), and collaborate with educators, engineers, and industry partners.

Application Process: 

  1. Submit digital copies of your CV (including research presentations/publications), Preliminary Research Thesis Topic Proposal (DOTX, 153 KB, completed with Rajib Rana – Rajib.Rana@unisq.edu.au), education qualifications (testamur and transcripts for all degrees), and a Supervisor Support Letter;
  2. Applications must be submitted via the UniSQ Scholarship Application Management System by the closing date.

Award: Stipend of AUD 47,020.

Deadline: Position to remain open until filled.

Note: Maximum period of tenure of an award is 4 years. Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree will be deducted from the period of tenure.

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  • Quantum-AI for Food Security and Student Wellbeing at University of Southern Queensland: Enhancing Hydroponic Resilience and Therapeutic Learning in Food Ladder’s Urban Ecosystems 2026 covers Partial Funding, AUD 47,020.