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Published: 22 Sep 2026 11 views
An industry-linked MRes/PhD scholarship for a candidate with a strong background in chemistry and nanoparticle synthesis to design, synthesise and validate nanodelivery systems for neuronal and retinal neuroprotection.
The project sits at the interface of nanoparticle science, vision science, neuroprotection and therapeutic development and is embedded within Macquarie University’s Vision Sciences research environment through a formal collaboration with CasBio Therapeutics. This academic-industry partnership provides a strong setting in which fundamental nanoparticle development can be directly connected with the requirements of therapeutic delivery and in vivo validation.
The project will have a strong technical focus on the rational design, synthesis and optimisation of novel nanoparticles and nanodelivery systems for in vivo applications. The successful candidate will investigate how nanoparticle properties can be engineered to achieve efficient, stable and reproducible delivery of therapeutic payloads to neuronal and retinal tissues.
The research will progress systematically through:
Particular emphasis will be placed on establishing robust relationships between nanoparticle design, delivery characteristics and biological response, with the ultimate aim of developing well-characterised nanodelivery platforms for neuronal and retinal neuroprotection.
The project provides an opportunity to work across the full nanoparticle development pathway, from design and synthesis to characterisation, optimisation, biological validation and in vivo delivery within a collaborative academic-industry environment.
The successful candidate will contribute to the development of next generation nanodelivery approaches while gaining multidisciplinary experience spanning:
| Application Deadline | 01 Mar 2027 |
| Country to study | Australia |
| School to study | Macquarie University |
| Type | Postgraduate |
| Sponsor | Macquarie University |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The scholarship comprises:
The value of each stipend scholarship is $39,700 per annum (full time, indexed) for up to four years.
This scholarship is available to eligible candidates to undertake either:
Applicants should have a strong academic and research background in:
Hands-on experience in nanoparticle synthesis and characterisation/validation is highly desirable and will be an important consideration.
Experience in nanodelivery or the development of nanoparticles for biological or in vivo applications would be advantageous.
Before submitting your application, submit an expression of interest (EOI) to Associate Professor Vivek Gupta at [email protected].
The EOI should include:
For more information, kindly visit Macquarie University scholarship webpage.
