Lipid profiling of microalgae for nutraceutical applications

Supervisors:

Main Supervisor: Dr Lee Yee Ying, Monash University

Co-supervisors:

Assoc Prof Wee Sim Choo, Dr Charanjit KaurHow to Apply

It is suggested that you first contact the main supervisor and provide them with your academic background and achievements to determine whether you are a 'fit' for this research topic. If you feel you are a 'fit', please click here to complete an Expression of Interest, including your research proposal relevant to this project. Your EoI will be assessed and if you are eligible you will be invited to apply for PhD candidature and may be selected to interview for the scholarship. Interviews are likely to take place in October 2025 with successful applicants notified shortly afterwards.

Scholarship open until filled.

IMPORTANT: Starting May 2026, the Expression of Interest process described above will no longer apply. Updated application instructions will be available on this page from 4 May 2026.

Funding Notes

Successful applicants will be awarded a Graduate Research Excellence Scholarship (GRES).

GRES recipients will receive a full tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend for up to 3 years 6 months.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for GRES, you must possess a minimum academic qualification of First Class Honours (H1) or its equivalence (H1E) recognised by Monash University Malaysia and satisfy the English language requirements.