Overview
UQ is offering a funded PhD project to develop induced-pluripotent-stem-cell models that generate functional human T cells for immunotherapy, vaccine and infection research.
Complete scholarship details
The project is based in Associate Professor Fernando Guimaraes's laboratory at the UQ Frazer Institute in Brisbane and provides training in stem-cell culture, immunology and cell engineering using advanced shared facilities at the Translational Research Institute.
Eligibility requirements
Competitive PhD applicant with strong academic achievement in biomedical science, immunology or cell biology. Knowledge of cell culture, stem-cell biology, immunology or cell engineering is advantageous.
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Verification notes
Verified on the official UQ project page. Scholarship code IMMUNE-GUIMARAES; the page is active and directs applicants to submit an EOI by 1 September 2026.
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