La Trobe University - Industry Research Scholarship – Synthetic and Biodegradable 3D Printed Membranes for Guided Bone Tissue Regeneration
Background
Scholarship code: IND-2305
This prestigious scholarship, established by La Trobe University in partnership with a prominent industry partner, will be awarded to outstanding applicants with a strong track record of academic excellence in Materials Science and Engineering, Polymer Engineering or a relevant field.
The successful applicant will be based at our partner’s head office for 5 days per month during normal office hours and the remaining days will be at La Trobe University’s Advanced Polymer and Composites Laboratory at the Bendigo Campus.
The successful applicant will undertake high impact industry-relevant research and development activities in the field of 3D printing, tissue engineering, guided bone tissue regeneration for our industry partner through the Research Group. He/she will focus on the fabrication of a novel bioresorbable membrane and the examination of its properties and effectiveness of the design.
Applicant with strong teamwork skills and a strong research track record, particularly with prior experience undertaking research or development in polymeric membranes and 3D printing technology are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits of the scholarship include:
- a La Trobe Research Scholarship for three and a half years, with a value of $49,500.00 per annum, to support your living costs (2023 rate)
- a fee-relief scholarship for up to four years to undertake a PhD at La Trobe University
- 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 Doctor of Philosophy
- not be receiving another scholarship greater than 75 per cent of the stipend rate for the same purpose
- will be enrolled full-time and undertaking their research at a La Trobe University campus
- will be available to commence within one month of the offer being made
- 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
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this scholarship, follow Steps 3 and 4 on our research application page – please ensure you submit a full application for scholarship and candidature and indicate Associate Professor Ing Kong as your potential supervisor. You are not required to submit a research proposal with your application.
In your application, clearly indicate that you wish to be considered for the La Trobe University Industry Research Scholarship -Synthetic and Biodegradable 3D Printed Membranes for Guided Bone Tissue Regeneration and use the scholarship code IND-2305.
Selection process: The University will carefully review your application and consider you for this scholarship.
If you are shortlisted for the scholarship and candidature, you will be invited to an interview with representatives of La Trobe and industry partner.
The final decision will be made based on your application and interview. The successful candidate will be made an offer for candidature and scholarship.
You will be advised of an outcome in October 2023.
Who to contact for further information
Professor Ing Kong, I.Kong@latrobe.edu.au