Griffith University’s flagship for biomedical research

Griffith University’s Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics is a multidisciplinary biomedical research institute for the discovery, development and commercialisation of drugs, vaccines and diagnostics to fight diseases of global impact. Our research targets the prevention and cure of infectious diseases, cancers and neurological conditions in a unique research environment.

Through world-class, innovative research; global collaboration; state-of-the-art facilities; world leading areas of expertise including glycomics and a focus on translating biomedical discoveries to the clinic, we strive to deliver real and immediate impact on human health globally and to create a brighter future for all.

Inspiring excellence

Through innovation and expertise in biomedical and glycomics research with a focus on technology development—from discovery through to clinical trial—we are committed to delivering life-saving diagnostics, preventions and cures to those who need them the most.

Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics Summer Scholarships

The Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics offers Summer Scholarships worth $1,000 each to Griffith University undergraduate students to gain valuable laboratory experience undertaking research within the fields of cancer, infectious diseases and neurological diseases.

The research project must be undertaken during the summer holidays for at least four weeks full-time (or equivalent if completed part-time). Check the Scholarship Scheme guidelines, to ensure that you are eligible.

Please submit your applications by 5 pm Friday 10 October 2025.

Biomedicine and Glycomics Summer Scholarships Application Form

Positioned for impact

The Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics houses facilities on Griffith University’s Gold Coast and Brisbane South (Nathan) campuses. We are positioned within South-East Queensland’s network of health and knowledge precincts, allowing for optimal connectivity with a booming biomedical industry, state-of-the-art hospitals and healthcare centres and other premier research institutes and universities.

Our Gold Coast location is based in the heart of the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge precinct—a global business destination recognised for transforming lives through healthcare innovation, new knowledge and next-generation technologies.

Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics Honours/Masters Scholarships 2026

In 2026, we are offering a number of prestigious student scholarships valued at $5,000 each to outstanding students wishing to undertake Honours/Masters research projects within the Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics. Up to one scholarship will be prioritised for an eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicant. To be eligible, applicants should be enrolled in any relevant Griffith University Science or Health Group Honours/Masters programs and should be undertaking a research project with a primary/main supervisor who is a member of IBG. Application guidelines.

Sally & Warren von Bibra Honours/Masters Scholarships are generously sponsored by Sally & Warren von Bibra, who are strong supporters of the institute and have been sponsoring this scheme since 2003.

IBG Circle Honours/Masters Scholarship is open to an outstanding female who has enrolled in an eligible Griffith University program. The IBG Circle are strong supporters of women researchers at the IBG and has supported the scholarship scheme since 2021.

IBG Honours/Masters Scholarship is open to an outstanding student who has enrolled in an eligible Griffith University program.

Prospective students are requested to contact potential Institute supervisors to discuss suitable research projects prior to applying.

Applications can be submitted via the link below by 5pm Monday 2 February 2026.

2026 Student Scholarships Application Form

Our history

The Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics was formally established on 1 July 2024. Griffith University augmented its formidable strengths in biomedical research by bringing together the outstanding discovery and translational research, infrastructure, and training expertise of the former Institute for Glycomics, Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery (GRIDD) and biomedical teams from within the Menzies Health Institute Queensland (MHIQ).

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Griffith University

1 Parklands Dr

Southport QLD 4215

170 Kessels Rd

Nathan QLD 4111

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