Global PhD Scholarship 2027 in Australia | Fully Funded
The Global PhD Scholarship offers fully funded joint doctoral research opportunities between Macquarie University and National Tsing Hua University. Candidates must submit their expressions of interest by 31 January 2027.
Overview
The Global PhD Scholarship supports a collaborative doctoral project focused on developing and testing an inhaled treatment platform for lung cancer using boron neutron capture therapy. Funded jointly by Macquarie University in Australia and National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan, the program involves a joint enrolment (cotutelle) arrangement with components completed at both universities.
Benefits
- Macquarie tuition fee scholarship for international students or a tuition fee offset for domestic students until the expected thesis submission date.
- An annual stipend at a rate of $39,700 AUD (2026 rate, tax exempt) paid pro-rata while located on campus at Macquarie.
- An airfare allowance of up to $4,000 AUD between Taiwan and Sydney, subject to travel policy.
- NTHU tuition fee scholarship for the duration of enrolment at NTHU.
- Monthly dual PhD degree scholarships ranging from NTD 11,000 to NTD 15,000 depending on the student's origin and campus location for up to 24 months.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be eligible for direct entry into a full-time PhD program at both Macquarie University and National Tsing Hua University, commencing in February, September, or October 2027.
- Must meet admission and scholarship criteria set by both institutions, including English language requirements.
- Requires a background in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, medical physics, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
- Desirable qualifications include computational modelling experience, familiarity with aerosol science or respiratory biomechanics, and laboratory experiment experience.
- Currently enrolled PhD students at NTHU or Macquarie may apply if they retain a minimum of 24 months remaining in their candidature by September or October 2027.
- Applicants must not already hold a doctoral degree or be matriculated for a doctoral degree elsewhere.
How to Apply
The application process begins with submitting an expression of interest (EOI) directly via email to both supervisors by the deadline:
- Associate Professor Shaokoon Cheng: [email protected]
- Associate Professor Chi-Shuo Chen: [email protected]
- Subject Line: Inhaled therapy innovation for lung cancer treatment scholarship
Required EOI documents include a CV with publication details, transcripts of relevant degrees, thesis component information, a statement of suitability (maximum 500 words), and proof or willingness to obtain English language proficiency results. Preferred candidates will subsequently be invited to submit formal applications to both universities.
Deadline
Expressions of interest must be submitted by 31 January 2027.