Available projects in a sub-area
School of Biological Sciences
Applications are now open for the scholarships listed in the tables below.
| 3D anatomy of animals: 3D scanning and measurement of power cascade structures | |||
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| Code | Start date | Value | Contact |
| 3982 | 23 November 2026 (negotiable) | $1600 ($400 x 4 weeks) |
Prof. Alistair Evans Email: alistair.evans@monash.edu Research profile: Prof. Alistair Evans More information about project #3982 |
| Prerequisites Some first year biology units (e.g. BIO1011, BIO1022, BIO1042). Experience in 3D scanning and/or 3D modelling/animation highly desired. |
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| Applications The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm) |
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| Intelligence in mini brains: Exploring how free-flying bees learn and memorise flowers | |||
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| Code | Start date | Value | Contact |
| 3983 | 25 January 2027 (negotiable) | $1600 ($400 x 4 weeks) |
Dr Scarlett Howard Email: scarlett.howard@monash.edu Research profile: Dr Scarlett Howard More information about project #3983 |
| Prerequisites Candidates cannot join this project if they have known bee allergies. Candidates will be conducting research outdoors with freely flying honeybees in summer conditions. Preferred candidates will have experience working with animals and demonstrated high distinction grades in research units, zoology/ecology units, or other relevant units. Examples of relevant units are Research in Action, Animal Behaviour, Animal Diversity, Animal Structure and Function, Evolution of Plant Diversity, Marine Biology, Tropical Terrestrial Biology, etc. Candidates are expected to work ethically and respectfully with insects. |
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| Applications The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm) |
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| One, Two, Bee: How do honeybees perform mathematics? | |||
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| Code | Start date | Value | Contact |
| 3984 | 25 January 2027 (negotiable) | $1600 ($400 x 4 weeks) |
Dr Scarlett Howard Email: scarlett.howard@monash.edu Research profile: Dr Scarlett Howard More information about project #3984 |
| Prerequisites Candidates cannot join this project if they have known bee allergies. Candidates will be conducting research outdoors with freely flying honeybees in summer conditions. Preferred candidates will have experience working with animals and demonstrated high distinction grades in research units, zoology/ecology units, or other relevant units. Examples of relevant units are Research in Action, Animal Behaviour, Animal Diversity, Animal Structure and Function, Evolution of Plant Diversity, Marine Biology, Tropical Terrestrial Biology, etc. Candidates are expected to work ethically and respectfully with insects. |
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| Applications The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm) |
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| AI for Designer Crops | |||
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| Code | Start date | Value | Contact |
| 3985 | 23 November 2026 (negotiable) | $1600 ($400 x 4 weeks) |
Prof. Sureshkumar Balasubramanian Email: sureshkumar.balasubramanian@monash.edu Research profile: Prof. Sureshkumar Balasubramanian |
| Prerequisites Strong background in at least one of the following: Molecular Biology/Genetics/Computer Science/IT |
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| Applications The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm) |
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| Genome engineering with CRISPR for optimal splicing | |||
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| Code | Start date | Value | Contact |
| 3986 | 23 November 2026 (negotiable) | $1600 ($400 x 4 weeks) |
Prof. Sureshkumar Balasubramanian Email: sureshkumar.balasubramanian@monash.edu Research profile: Prof. Sureshkumar Balasubramanian |
| Prerequisites Strong background in at least one of the following Molecular Biology/Genetics/Computer Science/AI or IT/ |
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| Applications The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm) |
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| Understanding plant adaptation to develop climate-resilient grasslands | |||
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| Code | Start date | Value | Contact |
| 3987 | 23 November 2026 (negotiable) | $1600 ($400 x 4 weeks) |
Prof. Kathryn Hodgins Email: kathryn.hodgins@monash.edu Research profile: Prof. Kathryn Hodgins |
| Prerequisites One of second year Biology or Genetics unit with an evolution component (e.g., BIO2040, BIO2011, BIO2181 or GEN2052) |
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| Applications The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm) |
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| Understanding plant adaptation to develop climate-resilient grasslands | |||
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| Code | Start date | Value | Contact |
| 3988 | 23 November 2026 (negotiable) | $1600 ($400 x 4 weeks) |
Prof. Kathryn Hodgins Email: kathryn.hodgins@monash.edu Research profile: Prof. Kathryn Hodgins |
| Prerequisites One of second year Biology or Genetics unit with an evolution component (e.g., BIO2040, BIO2011, BIO2181 or GEN2052) |
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| Applications The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm) |
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| Identifying the X-chromosome in the genome of a critically endangered marsupial | |||
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| Code | Start date | Value | Contact |
| 3989 | 11 January 2027 (negotiable) | $1600 ($400 x 4 weeks) |
Dr. Emily Roycroft Email: emily.roycroft@monash.edu Research profile: Dr. Emily Roycroft |
| Prerequisites Applicants must have completed GEN2052: Genomics and Population Genetics, and have a strong interest in learning bioinformatics |
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| Applications The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm) |
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