RMIT‑funded HDR scholarship investigating muscle‑derived extracellular vesicles and biomarkers

RMIT‑funded HDR scholarship investigating muscle‑derived extracellular vesicles and biomarkers

RMIT‑funded HDR scholarship investigating muscle‑derived extracellular vesicles and biomarkers linking exercise, antioxidant signalling and COPD muscle health

This RMIT‑funded HDR scholarship supports research on skeletal muscle extracellular vesicle signalling in COPD, focusing on exercise‑responsive miRNAs, antioxidant pathways, and biomarker discovery.

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$35,886 per annum (2025 minimum), indexed annually in line with RMIT centrally awarded HDR stipends. No additional top‑up applied.

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Applicants must meet RMIT University entry requirements for admission to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program, including relevant English language requirements. A background in biomedical science, laboratory medicine, physiology, molecular biology or a related discipline is required. Australian and international applicants are eligible.

2026-12-31

Prospective candidates should first contact the supervisory team to confirm suitability for the project. Applicants must meet the RMIT University PhD admission requirements. For details, place visit How to apply. 

 Applicants should include a CV, academic transcripts, and a brief statement outlining research interests and relevant experience. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview.

This PhD project is suited to candidates with an interest in skeletal muscle physiology, extracellular vesicle signalling, and molecular mechanisms of chronic disease. Training will include cell culture, EV isolation and characterisation, miRNA analysis, redox and mitochondrial assays, and translational biomarker approaches. Opportunities for translational exposure through the Northern Health–RMIT Clinical Translational Research Partnership (CTRP) may be available.

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