Summary
| Enrolment status | New students |
|---|---|
| Student type | Domestic students, International students |
| Level of study | Higher Degree by Research |
| Study area | Medicine, Science and Mathematics |
| HDR funding type | Living stipend scholarship |
| Scholarship value | $28,597 per annum (2021 rate), indexed annually |
| Scholarship duration | Three years with the possibility of two 6-month extensions in approved circumstances |
| Opening date | 18 December 2020 |
| Closing date | 4 January 2021 |
Description
Supervisor - Professor Matt Trau
Fast, accurate, and early cancer diagnosis is crucial to improve treatment outcomes in numerous cancers. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are promising biomarkers for cancer diagnosis as they contain various molecular contents secreted directly form parental cells and can be easily sampled. The aim of this project is to develop a multiplexed detection platform combining alternating current electrohydrodynamic induced fluid flow and surface-enhanced Raman scattering nanotags for EV phenotyping. Based on EV phenotypes, defined by the relative expression of transmembrane protein biomarkers, this technology could be potentially utilised for lung cancer diagnosis.
A working knowledge of SERS, protein engineering, molecular biology and cell culture would be of benefit to someone working on this project.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must meet the entry requirements for a higher degree by research.
Before you get started
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How to apply
To apply for admission and scholarship, follow the link on the upper right of this page. There is no separate application for scholarship because you will have the opportunity to request scholarship consideration on the application for admission.
Before submitting an application you should:
- check your eligibility
- prepare your documentation
- contact Dr Richard Lobb (richard.lobb@uq.edu.au) to discuss your suitability for this scholarship
When you apply, please ensure that under the scholarships and collaborative study section you:
- Select ‘My higher degree is not collaborative’
- Select 'I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship'.
- Select ‘Other’, then ‘Research Project Scholarship’ and type in ‘LUNG CANCER-TRAU' in the 'Name of scholarship' field.
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Learn more about applying for a higher degree by research at UQ
Selection criteria
Applications will be judged on a competitive basis taking into account the applicant’s previous academic record, publication record, honours and awards, and employment history.
The applicant will demonstrate academic achievement in the field/s of molecular biology and chemistry and the potential for scholastic success.
A background or knowledge of SERS is highly desirable.
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Terms and conditions
Read the policy on UQ Research Scholarships.
A domestic part-time student with carer’s responsibilities, a medical condition or a disability, which prevents them from studying full time may be eligible for scholarship consideration, on a case by case basis.