Apply for a PhD at AIBN

AIBN is the ideal destination for enterprising PhD students seeking to undertake research in the disciplines of
precision nanomedicine, nanoengineered materials and advanced biomanufacturing.

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Access world-class facilities that are at the cutting edge of biological, chemical and physical sciences and see your potential grow.

Learn from some of the world's most successful scientists. We have 5 ARC Laureate Fellows, 2 NHMRC Leadership Fellows, 9 NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellows, and 10 ARC DECRA Fellows, among many others.

Start your PhD journey today with information on how to apply below

Personalised Nanomedicine

The AIBN is renowned for it's expertise in the field of personalised medicine, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment at your fingertips.

Professor Alan Rowan
Rowan Group
Bringing physics material- and bio- sciences together to understand cell behaviour, extracellular environments.
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A/Professor Shyuan Ngo
Ngo Group
The causes and consequences of metabolic dysfunction in motor neuron disease (MND).
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Professor Megan O'Mara
O'Mara Group
Research at the interface of chemistry, biology, physics and computer science.
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A/Professor Joy Wolfram
Wolfram Group
Nanomedicine on the development of new strategies for the treatment of disease.
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Professor Kristofer Thurecht
Thurecht Group
The development of polymer and nanoparticle-based devices for nanomedicine.
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Professor Matt Trau
Trau Group
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A/Professor Viktor Vegh
Vegh Group
Research, development of medical imaging methods to further research in neurological diseases and disorders.
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Professor Mehdi Mobli
Mobli Group
Development and application of structural biology techniques to generate solutions in drug discovery, development.
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Advanced Biomanufacturing

We are rapidly moving towards a more sustainable world; will you join us? We are at the forefront of biotechnology, with a proven track record of research in this space.

Dr Seth Cheetham
Cheetham Group
Next-generation RNA vaccines and therapeutics.
A/Professor Tim Mercer
Mercer Group

A/Professor Jeffrey Harmer
Harmer Group
In vivo EPR imaging and spectroscopy studying the role of free radicals in ageing and age-related diseases.

Nanoengineered Materials

Why stop at mediocre? Here at the AIBN we are constantly improving the standard, thanks to some of the brightest minds in the industry, backed by some of the best equipment on the market.

Dr Bin Luo
Luo Group
Focused on the development of functional materials for electrochemical energy storage applications.
A/ Professor Idriss Blakey
Blakey Group
Understanding the relationships between the structure of polymeric/hybrid materials and their performance.

Professor Andrew Whittaker
Whittaker Group
Using polymer synthetic methods to develop technology for health care and our modern society.
Professor Michael Monteiro
Monteiro Group
Designer polymers, synthesis of complex polymer architectures.

Professor Chengzhong (Michael) Yu
Yu Group
Novel nanoporous and nano-materials for: biotechnology, clean energy, environmental protection.
Professor Yusuke Yamauchi
Yamauchi Group
Understanding the fundamentals of polymers to create complex, custom polymer architectures.

Professor Debra Bernhardt
Bernhardt Group
Theoretical and computational molecular science: nonequilibrium systems, fluids, and materials.

You're a domestic student if you are:

a citizen of Australia or New Zealand,
an Australian permanent resident, or
a holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa.

In order to progress forward with a PhD at the AIBN as a domestic student, you will need to do the following:

1. Meet the entry requirements

To progress forward with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program at the AIBN, you will need to prove that you:

have completed some research experience (for example, you can provide evidence that you've planned and executed project work and/or a body of research with some independence)
have completed an approved university degree in your field of research no more than 10 years ago, and;
can meet the English language requirements.

You can find more on entry requirements here.

2. Find a supervisor

3. Gather your documents

4. Apply online

You're an international student if you are:

intending to study on a student visa,
not a citizen of Australia or New Zealand,
not an Australian permanent resident, or
a temporary resident (visa status) of Australia.

In order to progress forward with a PhD at the AIBN as an international student, you will need to do the following:

1. Meet the entry requirements

To progress forward with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program at the AIBN, you will need to prove that you:

have completed some research experience (for example, you can provide evidence that you've planned and executed project work and/or a body of research with some independence)
have completed an approved university degree in your field of research no more than 10 years ago, and;
can meet the English language requirements.

You can find more on entry requirements here.

2. Find a supervisor

3. Gather your documents

4. Apply online

5. Apply for a student visa once you are approved

As soon as you receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from The University of Queensland, apply for your visa.

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Doctor of Philosophy are eligible to apply for an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

You can learn more here.