This PhD project aims to leverage continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology to develop personalized nutrition and meal timing strategies for people living with type 2 diabetes. By continuously tracking blood glucose responses to meals and lifestyle factors, the project will identify individual patterns and predictors of glucose variability. Using this detailed data, tailored dietary recommendations will be generated to optimize glycemic control and reduce risk of complications. The research will integrate both observational analyses of CGM data and a subsequent clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of these personalized nutrition strategies in real-world settings. Outcomes will include improved postprandial glucose control, enhanced dietary adherence, and practical insights into individualized diabetes management. This work has the potential to advance precision nutrition approaches and inform clinical guidelines for optimizing blood glucose management in type 2 diabetes.

The University of Adelaide Scholarship is funded by Adelaide University to support a full-time PhD student who is commencing research in The Adelaide Medical School, on the topic “ You are when you eat: utilising continuous glucose monitoring to individualise meal timing”

Eligibility: 

Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia who are acceptable as candidates for a PhD degree at the University of Adelaide. 

Stipend: 

The scholarship will be for 3.5 years and has a stipend of $35,300 (indexed annually, 2025 rate) per annum. 

It is likely to be tax exempt, subject to Taxation Office approval.  Details of any terms and/or benefits can be found in the scholarship Conditions of Award.

Enquiries: 

Contact Person: Dr Amy Hutchison  

School/Discipline of:  Adelaide Medical School 

Tel: (08) 8128 4862             Email: amy.hutchison@adelaide.edu.au

Applying: Expression of interest 

Expressions of interest should be submitted no later than 15 October 2025 and should be sent to Dr Amy Hutchison, amy.hutchison@adelaide.edu.au  with the name of scholarship in the subject heading.

 Please ensure you include all of the following documents:

• Evidence of Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or Australian permanent resident status (if applicable)
• Degree certificates (testamurs)
• Academic transcripts
• Translations of non-English documentation
• Evidence of English language proficiency
• Curriculum vitae