HDR Scholarship - Waste-to-Worth: Biowaste valorisation into bioplastics

Plastic pollution and food waste are two critical global challenges that require immediate attention and innovative solutions. This packaging reduces plastic pollution by developing biodegradable plastic as an alternative to petroleum-based plastic packaging. This packaging also contributes to waste reduction by turning bread waste into a value-added product. While numerous biodegradable packaging solutions have emerged in recent years, many are made from edible source materials such as wheat, rice, and semolina, raising concerns regarding food security. This project will address this concern by developing biodegradable packaging materials from food waste.

Applications close 5pm, Sunday 25 August 2024

This scholarship is available over 3 years.

• Stipend of $34,400 per annum tax exempt (2024 rate)
• Relocation allowance of $500-1500 (for single to family) for students moving from interstate
• International students only:  Tuition fees offset for the duration of 4 years. Single Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visa.

To be eligible you must:

• be a domestic or international candidate. Domestic includes candidates with Australian Citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency or New Zealand Citizenship.
• meet Deakin's PhD entry requirements
• be enrolling full time and hold an honours degree (first class) or an equivalent standard master's degree with a substantial research component.

Please refer to the research degree entry pathways page for further information.