Key facts
About this scholarship
Benefits:
The scholarship is valued at $40,000.00 per annum plus $10,000 in research support costs per annum to the student's research account to cover research related costs. Total package for up to three years and six months $50,000 per annum. Candidates must be enrolled in a PhD, full-time and on campus.
Number offered:
One
About the project:
The purpose of this scholarship is to support a full-time PhD student conducting research on profitable and sustainable agricultural practices that address the evolving challenges facing farming communities in the Northwest Slopes and Plains of NSW.
- Full-time, On -campus PhD student enrolled/enrolling in the School of Environmental and Rural Science.
- Research focus must demonstrate clear benefits to agricultural sustainability and productivity in the Northwest Slopes and Plains of NSW
The proposed project should focus on:
1. Profitable and sustainable whole-farm systems that help regional farmers adapt to changing climate conditions, including water efficiency, drought-resistant crops, and innovative grazing management systems.
The scholarship will also consider projects that include:
1. Agricultural extension and community engagement
2. Renewable energy integration
3. On-farm biodiversity and nature-positive solutions
Projects are encouraged to include on-ground research activities within the Northwest Slopes and Plains of NSW
How will the scholarship be paid?
The scholarship is valued at $40,000.00 per annum and will be paid in fortnightly instalments into the successful candidate's account.
The applicant must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident as defined by the Commonwealth
Eligibility and focus:
- Full-time, On -campus PhD student enrolled/enrolling in the School of Environmental and Rural Science.
- Research focus must demonstrate clear benefits to agricultural sustainability and productivity in the Northwest Slopes and Plains of NSW
The proposed project should focus on:
1. Profitable and sustainable whole-farm systems that help regional farmers adapt to changing climate conditions, including water efficiency, drought-resistant crops, and innovative grazing management systems.
The scholarship will also consider projects that include:
1. Agricultural extension and community engagement
2. Renewable energy integration
3. On-farm biodiversity and nature-positive solutions
Projects are encouraged to include on-ground research activities within the Northwest Slopes and Plains of NSW
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following core and scholarship specific eligibility requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Australian Citizen or permanent resident as defined by the Commonwealth |
| New or Continuing | New or Continuing |
| Study Mode | On Campus |
| Study Load | Full-Time |
| Course type | PhD - Doctoral degree |
Before you apply
Before you apply for this scholarship, please ensure you have read and understood the below important information:
- Evidence of Australian citizenship or permanent residency
- Certified copies of degree transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- Outline of proposed/current PhD Research Project
- Copy of BA thesis and other research, published and unpublished
- The names of two confidential references, with at least one an academic staff member at UNE
