iPREP Biodesign Presentation

iPREP Biodesign is an Australian industry university engagement program that provides PhD students with paid industry opportunities. It is a collaborative program led by the University of Western Australia (UWA) and networks across Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University, University of Notre Dame Australia and Macquarie University. iPREP Biodesign was established in 2020 as an initiative between iPREP WA and Perth Biodesign, as a result of seed funding from the X-TEND WA program, New Industries Fund, managed by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science, and Innovation.

iPREP Biodesign matches organisations with a team of multidisciplinary researchers for seven weeks or three months to work on a short-term project relevant to industry. Coupled with specialised training on Biodesign methodology, the program attracts high calibre, experienced PhD candidates with a vision to grow Australia’s industry sector through the translation of research.