La Trobe Industry Research Scholarship (LTIRS) - Antibacterial Films and Recycled Textile Insultation Pads/Batts and Acoustics
Background
Scholarship code: IND-25123
This scholarship supports a PhD project focused on developing antibacterial films from recycled plastics and insulation materials from recycled textiles. The project combines materials science, sustainability, and nanotechnology to address challenges in public health and environmental conservation. The successful candidate will work with La Trobe University and industry partner Goldrec Australia Pty Ltd.
Benefits of the scholarship
- a La Trobe Research Scholarship for three and a half years, with a value of $35,000 per annum, to support your living costs (2025 rate)
- a fee-relief scholarship for up to four years
- relocation allowance and publication/ thesis allowance
- opportunities to work with La Trobe’s outstanding researchers, and have access to our suite of professional development programs
Are you eligible to apply?
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:
- meet the entrance requirements for the PhD
- not be receiving another scholarship greater than 75 per cent of the stipend rate for the same purpose.
In selecting successful applicants, we prioritise applications from candidates who:
- will be enrolled full-time and undertaking their research at a La Trobe University campus
- have completed a Masters by Research or other significant body of research, such as an honours research thesis or lead authorship of a peer-reviewed publication, assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 75 or above
- have a background in either materials science, chemical engineering, or nanotechnology
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this scholarship, follow Steps 3 and 4 to submit your full application for the scholarship and candidature.
Select the 'La Trobe Industry Research Scholarship (LTIRS)' option when promoted in the application portal and use the scholarship code IND-25123.
Please note: As part of your application, you are not required to identify a potential supervisor. Dr. Avinash Baji and Professor Ing Kong are the designated supervisors for this project.
Preferred applicants will also be required to attend an interview along with the Industry and Academic Supervisors.
The University will carefully review your application and consider you for this scholarship. The successful candidate will be made an offer for candidature and scholarship.
You will be advised of an outcome in October 2025.
Who to contact for further information
Dr. Avinash Baji, a.baji@latrobe.edu.au