The Nutritional Mutualisms Lab at Lingnan University is always seeking PhD students interested in working on projects related to the ecology and evolution of corals, lichens, and plant-mycorrhizal relationships.
Prospective students can apply to the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, which offers competitive annual stipends (~$43,000 USD) and travel allowances (~$1,800 USD). The deadline for September 2025 intake has passed, so interested students can consider applying next fall for intake in 2026. Contact Dr. Conti-Jerpe prior to applying: ingacontijerpe@ln.edu.hk
Currently, there are no open positions in the Nutritional Mutualisms lab. Check back in early fall of 2025 to see if funding has been secured to support new positions. Interested prospective PhD students can consider applying for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme in the fall of 2025 for September 2026 intake.