Available projects in a sub-area
Drug Delivery, Disposition and Dynamics
Applications are now open for the scholarships listed in the tables below.
| Exploring the production of mRNA products | |||
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| Code | Start date | Value | Contact |
| 3928 | 23 November 2026 (negotiable) | $1500 ($250 x 6 weeks) |
Professor Colin Pouton Email: colin.pouton@monash.edu Research profile: Professor Colin Pouton More information about project #3928 |
| Prerequisites Students should have completed relevant modules including BPS3071. Since only one student will be chosen, the student should be a high achiever and have an interest in doing Honours. Shortlisted students are required to attend an interview as part of the selection process. |
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| Additional details mRNA Core is an initiative providing mRNA products to a number of researchers in Victoria and nation wide. This project involves the synthesis and formulation of mRNA products which can range from vaccines to gene therapies and others. Students will learn mRNA synthesis, lipid nanoparticle formulation, characterisation and other quality control techniques. In vitro cell culture may also be involved. Please note, project duration is flexible, pending discussion with the supervisor during the selection process. |
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| Applications The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm) |
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| Engineering long-acting injectables (Part 1): Interfacial properties of drug nanosuspensions | |||
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| Code | Start date | Value | Contact |
| 3966 | 23 November 2026 (negotiable) | $1500 ($250 x 6 weeks) |
Dr Jamie Lam Email: jamie.lam@monash.edu Research profile: Dr Jamie Lam |
| Prerequisites Previous laboratory experience is advantageous, but not essential, as full training will be provided. This project is one of two complementary projects designed to be undertaken collaboratively. Students are encouraged to contact the project supervisor before applying. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a brief interview to discuss their interests, relevant experience, and suitability for the project. |
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| Additional details Investigate how surfactants influence the performance of long-acting injectable drug nanosuspensions through formulation, particle size analysis and surfactant adsorption. Integrate these data to establish relationships between formulation properties and in vitro drug release. Please note, project duration is flexible, pending discussion with the supervisor during the selection process. |
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| Applications The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm) |
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| Engineering long-acting injectables (Part 2): In vitro release of drug nanosuspensions | |||
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| Code | Start date | Value | Contact |
| 3969 | 23 November 2026 (negotiable) | $1500 ($250 x 6 weeks) |
Dr Nicole Warne Email: Nicole.Warne@monash.edu Research profile: Dr Nicole Warne |
| Prerequisites Previous laboratory experience is advantageous, but not essential, as full training will be provided. This project is one of two complementary projects designed to be undertaken collaboratively. Students are encouraged to contact the project supervisor before applying. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a brief interview to discuss their interests, relevant experience, and suitability for the project. |
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| Additional details Investigate drug and surfactant transport in long-acting injectable drug nanosuspensions using the ESCAR in vitro release model. Integrate these data with complementary formulation and surfactant adsorption measurements to establish relationships between formulation properties and drug release. Please note, project duration is flexible, pending discussion with the supervisor during the selection process. |
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| Applications The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm) |
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