Sciences - Higher Degree by Research Scholarships

AAAF is seeking an understanding into any research projects commencing from 2014 referencing any form of Alopecia Areata, and are inviting expressions of interest from Honours and Postgraduate students.

Further information available from, and Expressions of Interest form available from

http://www.aaaf.org.au/uploads/AAAF_%20Research%20EOI_2013.pdf

Field of Study: Theoretical subatomic physics; interpretation of lattice QCD data within effective field theory; tests of fundamental symmetries; physics beyond the standard model - low energy tests and investigations at the LHC; study of dense hadronic matter; properties of neutron stars; models of hadron structure.

Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian citizens or Permanent Residents of Australia who are acceptable as candidates for a PhD at the University of Adelaide.

Value: $27,222 per annum (tax free) for three years with a possible six month extension + allowances for travel, relocation, thesis production, paid maternity leave & paid sick leave

Enquiries: Professor A Thomas, School of Chemistry and Physics,
tel: (08) 8303 3533, fax: (08) 8303 3551
Email

To apply: Please email a summary of your application for admission to Professor Thomas with 'Application for ARC Scholarship’ in the subject heading.

You can request a copy of your application summary by emailing scholarships@adelaide.edu.au with the subject heading 'Request for application summary'.

 

Australian Rotary Health is Australia's largest non-government funding body of mental illness research. We also fund research in other health related areas.

The genesis of Australian Rotary Health in 1981 was the mystery of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The Late Ian Scott, from the Rotary Club of Mornington, established Australian Rotary Health to support research into SIDS. As Australian Rotary Health grew so did the vision of medical research possibilities. Supported by Rotarians Australian wide, Australian Rotary Health was soon in a position to sponsor health research in areas that did not readily attract funding.

Australian Rotary Health has a broad vision of health. We are a catalyst for projects that improve the quality of life for people who are least able to assist themselves.

Current status: Applications open

For more information about the current opportunities, and the application process, please visit the Australian Rotary Health website.

The Charles John Everard Scholarships are awarded on the advice of the Faculty of Sciences to students who apply for admission to a research degree at the University of Adelaide and whose proposed research is substantially connected with a branch of agricultural or horticultural sciences. Applicants must be Australian citizens, Australian Permanent residents or NZ Citizens.

Value: is 10% above the value of an APA; $23,728 per annum in 2012 (tax free).

To Apply: The awards are allocated as part of the Major Round of applications. Faculty of Sciences select recipients and from time to time out of round applicants for candidature will be selected.

See the Applications Rounds page for Major Round application dates, and a link to the online application form.

For further information: +61 8 8303 5673 or Email Faculty of Sciences Office

The Charles John Everard Scholarship Rules

The purpose of this scholarship is to assist student to undertake a higher degree in the field of Agricultural Science. It is applied for in the Major Round of scholarship applications and the terms and conditions are similar to the Australian Postgraduate Awards, however the relevance of the applicant's research topic is considered when deeming eligibility.

The Scholarship will be offered approximately every three years. Next applications will be open for the 2014 Major Round

Value: $25,000

Current status: Applications are scheduled to open for the 2014 intake.

Applications are invited for the following scholarship leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Discipline of Physics.

The scholarship is supported by The University of Adelaide and offers research opportunities on leading experiments in the field of high energy neutrino astronomy, located at the South Pole station, Antarctica.  The IceCube detector is fully operational and data is being collected and analysed in searches for neutrinos from distant objects such as active galaxies and gamma-ray bursts. The under-development Askaryan Radio Array will search for the highest energy neutrinos in nature, produced when high-energy cosmic rays interact with the cosmic microwave background radiation from the big bang.  The successful applicant will have the opportunity to make major contributions to these ground breaking experiments.

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 years with a possibility of an extension of six months and has a stipend of $23,728 per annum. It is likely to be tax exempt, subject to Taxation Office approval.

Enquiries: Dr Gary Hill, Discipline of Physics, Email:  gary.hill@adelaide.edu.au

Applying: Application for Admission must be submitted using the Online Application Form available at: https://hdrapp.adelaide.edu.au/auth/login

Please email a summary of your application for admission to Dr Gary Hill, (gary.hill@adelaide.edu.au) with “Application for Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Experimental High Energy Neutrino Astrophysics” in the subject heading.

You can request a copy of your application summary by emailing scholarships@adelaide.edu.au with the subject heading 'Request for application summary'.

Closing date: Applications are currently opened and will close on 30 June 2013

The Frederick James Sandoz Scholarship is awarded in memory of the late Frederick James Sandoz who was born at Kent Town, Adelaide in 1888 and died in 1956. Mr Sandoz spent most of his professional career in the production and manufacture of dairy products, and their marketing in Australia, Asia and the Pacific Islands. The scholarship is open to commencing PhD students undertaking science-based research, either pure or applied science in any field preferably, but not essentially, in any of the following areas: conservation, the environment, animal welfare, dairy science or food technology.

Value: Equivalent to the rate of the APA $23,728 per annum in 2012 plus 10%.

To Apply: The awards are allocated as part of the Major Round of scholarship applications.

See the Applications Rounds page for Major Round application dates, and a link to the online application form.

Scholarship Rules

The Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation (GWRDC) is inviting applications for PhD scholarships with the aim of attracting postgraduate students to the field of wine, viticultural and wine business research.

Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence, the quality of an applicant's Curriculum Vitae and the likelihood of the applicant's ongoing involvement in the Australian wine sector.

GWRDC offers supplementary or full scholarships, the number and value of which are at the discretion of GWRDC. Students are encouraged to apply for Australian postgraduate award (APA) scholarships (or equivalent) through their host university. Strong preference is given to students who receive an APA or equivalent scholarship.

Applicants are advised to consult GWRDC’s Strategic Research, Development and Extension Plan 2012–17 and Annual Operational Plan 2012–13 when developing their applications. These documents are available on the GWRDC website.

Value:  Full PhD scholarships may carry a student stipend of $25,000 and up to $10,000 operating support per annum for the three years of study. However, the GWRDC tends to favour PhD students who have been able to access alternative stipend funding from other sources (eg: APA).

Application Process: Applications, complete with attachments as per requirements, must be emailed to GWRDC + the GWRDC also requires three, originally signed, hard copies of the application, complete with attachments as per requirements.

Important: As all three copies of the application require the signature of the Administrative Contact at the Adelaide Graduate Centre (AGC) (Ms Darlene Truong or Ms Rachel Harvey) prior to submission, it is recommended that you contact the AGC at least 1 week prior to closing date to arrange a suitable time to obtain this signature.

Please ensure that you provide the AGC with a copy of any submission made.

Application forms and further information via the GWRDC's Web at http://www.gwrdc.com.au/site/page.cfm

Closing date:  9 November 2012 (GWRDC)

The Lionel Murphy Foundation will provide postgraduate scholarships to Australian citizens or Permanent Residents of Australia, tenable at any Australian tertiary institution, valued at $40,000pa.  Also available are overseas postgraduate scholarships, tenable at an overseas institution and valued at $40,000pa. 

Applicants should have completed, or be about to complete, an undergraduate degree in science, law or legal studies, or other appropriate discipline from an Australian tertiary institution, and intend to pursue a postgraduate degree in science, law or legal studies, or other appropriate  discipline.

 

Refer to the Flyer for more details
Application Process:  Further details of research areas and application forms are available from the Foundation Website

MLA supports the bridge from education to agricultural research through its postgraduate program and various scholarships. The awards aim to facilitate research and training in areas of practical value to the Australian beef, sheep meat and goat meat industries. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents. A number of different awards are available and details can be found at the MLA website at:

www.mla.com.au/Research-and-development/Funding-opportunities/students

Please email students@mla.com.au with any further enquiries.

2013 Call for SRDC Scholarship Applications

SRDC is calling for applications for postgraduate research scholarships (Masters or PhD level) commencing in 2013, to foster training in disciplines compatible with SRDC’s research priorities as outlined in the SRDC RD&E Plan 2012-2017, and to fill capability gaps identified in the National Sugarcane Industry RD&E Strategy.

SRDC encourages applications in the areas of plant breeding, bio-informatics, plant physiology, plant pathology, entomology, engineering (particularly agricultural engineering), and social sciences (particularly economic analysis, change management and extension).

The SRDC Postgraduate Research Scholarships Program will offer either:

1. Full scholarships comprising $30,000 annual stipend and $10,000 annual operating budget, or
2. Top up scholarships for successful APA or equivalent scholarships. SRDC will offer postgraduate research top ups of up to $17,796 annual stipend and $10,000 annual operating budget.

The available Research Masters Scholarships are offered for up to two years and PhD Scholarships for up to three years full time.

To be eligible for an SRDC postgraduate full scholarship or top up scholarship, candidates must:

1. be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
2. undertake postgraduate study
3. receive acceptance at a recognised institution
4. have an honors degree or comparable qualifications or experience.
   

To apply, download the Scholarship Application Form and Application Kit from the SRDC website, and email apply@srdc.gov.au by 28 October 2012.

SRDC will shortlist applicants and conduct interviews in November 2012. Scholarship recipients will be advised in December 2012.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss potential proposals with SRDC Senior Investment Manager Dr Diana Saunders before submitting an application. Call (07) 3225 9443, or email dsaunders@srdc.gov.au for more information.

This scholarship is offered on the advice of the Faculty of Sciences to students who apply for admission to a research degree at the University of Adelaide and whose proposed research is substantially in the field of pastoral or agricultural sciences. Recipients are usually selected from the Major Round of scholarships applications. The terms and conditions are similar to University of Adelaide Scholarships, however the relevance of the applicant's research topic is considered when deeming eligibility.

The scholarships are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents of Australia, and to international students who can demonstrate the capacity to meet the tuition fees for the course.

Value: Equivalent to the rate of the APA $23,728 per annum in 2012 plus 5%.

The awards are allocated as part of the Major Round of applications. The Faculty of Sciences may award the Turner Family Scholarship at any time throughout the year, subject to availability.

To Apply (Domestic applicants): The awards are allocated as part of the Major Round of scholarship applications. Select ‘Turner Scholarship’ when applying.

See the Applications Rounds page for Major Round application dates, and a link to the online application form.

International applicant forms:

Major Round Application Form

Applications are invited for the following scholarship leading to the degree of PhD in the School of Mathematical Sciences.

A top-up scholarship of $7000 p.a. is offered for a PhD project. The goal of the project is to enhance a model of ocean wave propagation in the ice-covered ocean.

The student will work with Dr Luke Bennetts (University of Adelaide), and will also benefit from interactions with colleagues in Australia, New Zealand, Norway and Canada. The student will receive unique data from (i) recent field experiments in the Antarctic Ocean; and (ii) upcoming wave basin experiments conducted in France, to assist in modelling advances. Funding is also available for the student to present his/her research at conferences.

The scholarship is supported by the Australian Antarctic Division.

Fields of Study: Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences

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 three years and has a stipend of $7000 per annum. It is likely to be tax exempt, subject to Taxation Office approval.

Enquiries: Dr Luke Bennetts, School of Mathematical Sciences, Tel (08) 8313 3143, Email luke.bennetts@adelaide.edu.au

Applying: Application for Admission must be submitted using the Online Application Form available at:

https://hdrapp.adelaide.edu.au/auth/login

Please email a summary of your application for admission to Luke Bennetts, (luke.bennetts@adelaide.edu.au) with "Application for Top-up PhD Scholarship" in the subject heading.

You can request a copy of your application summary by emailing scholarships@adelaide.edu.au with the subject heading 'Request for application summary'.

The Australian Synchrotron Postgraduate Awards have been established to promote awareness of the capabilities of the Australian Synchrotron and to encourage and support outstanding postgraduate students to use this exciting new research facility as part of their research project.

Awards will be offered as a top-up to candidates with an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) or an equivalent university scholarship who are enrolled at an Australian university. Top-ups consist of an annual $7,500 living allowance, plus $5,500 for travel and accommodation, minor equipment and consumables as required. The students will normally be based at the university in which they are enrolled and will be expected to spend at least three weeks a year at the Australian Synchrotron.

For further information including criteria, application form and dates, please visit the Australian Synchrotron website.

Funding Body: The Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, The University of Adelaide.

Duration: 3 years (full time)

Classification: Synthetic Chemistry/ Surface Chemistry/ Inorganic Chemistry / Materials Science

Stipend: $10,000 pa (tax-free)

The Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials(CAN),is a University funded centre that includes members from Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Earth and Environmental Sciences and Mathematics.  The objective of CAN is to foster trans-disciplinary research within the university that is focusedon nanostructured materials for application toward energy storage and waste management, catalysis, and biotechnology. The Centre is offering 4 top-up awards for outstanding candidates undertaking the following research projects:

Project:Understanding How Biochar Works

Project Description:
There is growing interest in adding so-called biochar to soil for long-term storage of carbon whilst delivering a range of other benefits such as enhancing nutrient retention and availability to plants. By using advanced experimental and modelling techniques, this project aims to build better understanding of how biochars deliver these benefits.  The successful applicant will preferably have a background in chemistry, materials or chemical engineering background.

Supervisors:

Principal Supervisor

Prof  Mark Biggs
School of Chemical Engineering
University of Adelaide

Co-supervisor:

Prof. David Chittleburgh
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Contact

Prof. Mark Biggs

Prior to being considered for these positions you must :

• hold a PhD Scholarship at the University of Adelaide;
• for Citizens or Permanent Residents of Australia, have or expect to obtain a PhD scholarship from the University of Adelaide in 2013;
• for international students, have been successful in obtaining an international PhD scholarship at the University of Adelaide (for more information on how to apply for an international scholarship please check http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/international/).

Please note that we will not consider international applicants who do not already hold an international PhD scholarship.

Please forward an expression of interest including a CV detailing your research experience to the contact person for each project.
Closing date:  31 March 2013

Funding Body: The Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, The University of Adelaide.

Duration: 3 years (full time)

Classification: Synthetic Chemistry/ Surface Chemistry/ Inorganic Chemistry / Materials Science

Stipend: $10,000 pa (tax-free)

The Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials(CAN),is a University funded centre that includes members from Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Earth and Environmental Sciences and Mathematics.  The objective of CAN is to foster trans-disciplinary research within the university that is focusedon nanostructured materials for application toward energy storage and waste management, catalysis, and biotechnology. The Centre is offering 4 top-up awards for outstanding candidates undertaking the following research projects:

Project: Advanced nanopore membranes for biomolecular separations

Project description:
In modern biomedical science, the ability to separate and identify different biomolecules accurately and efficiently out of a complex biological sample is of utmost importance for applications such as proteomics, genomics and cancer diagnostics. This project proposes the development of new nanopore membranes with ordered pore structures, advanced transport and selectivity properties using unique nanofabrication technologies. This is highly interdisciplinary project which combines expertise across a range of disciplines from chemical engineering to biomedical science

Supervisors:

Principal Supervisor

A/Prof  Dusan Losic, School of Chemical Engineering, University of Adelaide, Australian Future Fellow

Co-supervisor:

A/Prof. Peter Hoffmann, School Molecular and Biomedical Science, Adelaide Proteomics Centre Director

Contact Prof.

A/Prof Dusan Losic

Prior to being considered for these positions you must :

• hold a PhD Scholarship at the University of Adelaide;
• for Citizens or Permanent Residents of Australia, have or expect to obtain a PhD scholarship from the University of Adelaide in 2013;
• for international students, have been successful in obtaining an international PhD scholarship at the University of Adelaide (for more information on how to apply for an international scholarship please check http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/international/).

Please note that we will not consider international applicants who do not already hold an international PhD scholarship.

Please forward an expression of interest including a CV detailing your research experience to the contact person for each project.
Closing date:  31 March 2013

Funding Body: The Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, The University of Adelaide.

Duration: 3 years (full time)

Classification: Synthetic Chemistry/ Surface Chemistry/ Inorganic Chemistry / Materials Science

Stipend: $10,000 pa (tax-free)

The Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials(CAN),is a University funded centre that includes members from Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Earth and Environmental Sciences and Mathematics.  The objective of CAN is to foster trans-disciplinary research within the university that is focusedon nanostructured materials for application toward energy storage and waste management, catalysis, and biotechnology. The Centre is offering 4 top-up awards for outstanding candidates undertaking the following research projects:

Project: The design and fabrication of novel noble-metal-free nanostructured semiconductor photocatalysts for highly efficient solar H2 production from organic pollutants

Project Description:
Photocatalysts are critical to the generation of clean and renewable fuels from sunlight. In this project, the candidate will undertake the design and fabrication of novel nanostructured photocatalysts via solvo- and hydro-thermal, template-directed and solid-state synthetic methods. The candidate will become familiar with advanced analysis techniques such as SEM, TEM, Adsorption analysia and XPS.

Supervisors:

Principal Supervisor

Prof  Shizhang Qiao,School of Chemical Engineering, University of Adelaide, Australian Future Fellow

Co-supervisor:

Dr. Christian Doonan, School of Chemical and Physics, The University of Adelaide, ARC Future Fellow.

Contact

Prof. Shizhang Qiao

Prior to being considered for these positions you must :

• hold a PhD Scholarship at the University of Adelaide;
• for Citizens or Permanent Residents of Australia, have or expect to obtain a PhD scholarship from the University of Adelaide in 2013;
• for international students, have been successful in obtaining an international PhD scholarship at the University of Adelaide (for more information on how to apply for an international scholarship please check http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/international/).

Please note that we will not consider international applicants who do not already hold an international PhD scholarship.

Please forward an expression of interest including a CV detailing your research experience to the contact person for each project.
Closing date:  31 March 2013

Funding Body: The Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, The University of Adelaide.

Duration: 3 years (full time)

Classification: Synthetic Chemistry/ Surface Chemistry/ Inorganic Chemistry / Materials Science

Stipend: $10,000 pa (tax-free)

The Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials(CAN),is a University funded centre that includes members from Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Earth and Environmental Sciences and Mathematics.  The objective of CAN is to foster trans-disciplinary research within the university that is focusedon nanostructured materials for application toward energy storage and waste management, catalysis, and biotechnology. The Centre is offering 4 top-up awards for outstanding candidates undertaking the following research projects:

Project: Responsive Nanoporous Organic Cages

Project description: This project will result in the generation of nanoporous materials that have a unique capacity to self-regulate their physical properties through a dynamic structural response to chemical and/or physical stimuli. Specifically, a general design and synthesis protocol will be established for constructing assemblies of discrete, intrinsically nanoporous, organic cage molecules that are individually decorated with functional groups capable of recognising and structurally responding to targeted chemical and/or physical stimuli. The practical utility of this novel platform will be demonstrated through the design of a ‘proof-of-concept’ adsorbent system that is tailored to deliver enhanced separation of industrially significant, CO2/CH4 gas mixtures.

Supervisors:

Principal Supervisor

Dr. Matthew Hill
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Materials Science Division
Clayton, Vic.

Co-supervisors:

Dr. Christian Doonan,

School of Chemical and Physics
The University of Adelaide
ARC Future Fellow.

A/Prof. Christopher Sumby,
School of Chemical and Physics
The University of Adelaide
ARC Future Fellow.

Contact

Dr Christian Doonan

Prior to being considered for these positions you must :

• hold a PhD Scholarship at the University of Adelaide;
• for Citizens or Permanent Residents of Australia, have or expect to obtain a PhD scholarship from the University of Adelaide in 2013;
• for international students, have been successful in obtaining an international PhD scholarship at the University of Adelaide (for more information on how to apply for an international scholarship please check http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/international/).

Please note that we will not consider international applicants who do not already hold an international PhD scholarship.

Please forward an expression of interest including a CV detailing your research experience to the contact person for each project.
Closing date:  31 March 2013

Postgraduate Scholarship Program provides opportunities in science and engineering for outstanding graduates who enrol each year at Australian tertiary institutions.

We are currently offering Honours and Postgraduate Scholarships in:

• Food, Health and Life Science Industries 
• Energy
• Environment
• Information sciences
• Manufacturing, materials and minerals

Offered to students enrolled in a PhD at a contributing Australian university who have gained or expect to gain (in 2011) an APA or equivalent award.

Current status: Applications open 1st October 2011

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The Lirabenda Endowment Fund has been established by the Field Naturalists Society of South Australia Inc. [FNSSA].

Since its foundation in 1883 as the Field Naturalists Section of the Royal Society of South Australia and now as an autonomous organization, the FNSSA has had amongst its aims the promotion of the study and diffusion of knowledge relating to the natural sciences. It promotes the conservation of natural features and habitat and the preservation of the native flora and fauna of Australia and in particular South Australia. More recently the FNSSA has been the owner of several nature reserves.

The Lirabenda Endowment Fund was established in August 2005 with the proceeds of the sale of one of these properties, Lirabenda, near Mylor. One of the aims of the Fund is to encourage and promote research into the biota and natural environment of South Australia and it is pleased to offer research grants to further this aim.

Applications are invited from any person engaged in research which fits the criteria for selection but are especially encouraged from research institutions for supervised project funding at the Honours and Master degree and Ph. D. levels and for projects conducted by researchers at South Australian Research Institutes.

Guidelines and Applications Forms are attached. The FNSSA would very much appreciate your assistance in providing this information to researchers at your institution who may be interested in applying for Grants. The FNSSA is a voluntary organization and has limited ability to respond to email requests for guidelines and application forms. These will also be available on the Society’s website, www.fnssa.org.au

For general information:
Contact Jenny Mealor at email: jmealor@chariot.net.au [subject LEF Grants]
Or by phone: [08] 8365 2491

For submission of applications:
Email copy to jmealor@chariot.net.au [subject: LEF Grants]

Post to the Hon. Secretary
The Field Naturalists Society of South Australia
Lirabenda Endowment Fund
GPO Box 1594
Adelaide SA 5001

Supplementary scholarship is available to PhD and Masters by research students already in receipt of a major scholarship. For HDR students who wish to be involved in research in the Food Industry or science of Human Nutrition.

Students with a background in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Agriculture, Nutrition or Medicine are encouraged to apply.

Value: A supplementary (top-up) scholarship of $5,000 pa (tax free) is available to PhD and Masters by research students already in receipt of a major scholarship (eg Australian Postgraduate Award or similar), and up to $1,000 is available towards travel during the candidature.

Current status: Open

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The Future Farm Industries CRC has invested heavily in its' postgraduate education program. There are four universities collaborating in the CRC and postgraduate opportunities exist at each: Charles Sturt University (CSU), The University of Adelaide (UA), The University of Melbourne (UM) and The University of Western Australia (UWA).

The program has two elements, a postgraduate research element that contributes greatly to the research output of the CRC, and a professional development that provides support for our postgraduates to equip themselves for professional life beyond the CRC.

The FFI CRC has a limited number of top-up scholarships available for commencement in 2010 and is targeting particular areas for postgraduate research. Descriptions are provided which provide an indication of potential project areas across the suite of research programs.

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or contact:
Daryll Richardson
Education Manager
Telephone: 07 5446 6094
Mobile: 0409 312 574
Email

All applicants applying for a GRS are required to have also applied for, or currently hold an APA or equivalent scholarship i.e. a University Scholarship.

Only those students who are successful in gaining a base scholarship will be considered eligible for a GRS. The GRDC will provide successful applicants with a tax free top-up.

Current status: Applications close 31 October 2012

Application forms and further information available via the GRDC's Web Site

Application Process: Applications must be emailed to GRDC, and referees must be emailed separately to GRDC + the GRDC also requires signed paper copy of the application and referee reports to be submitted.

Please ensure that you provide the Adelaide Graduate Centre with a copy of any submission made.

Late Applications Or References Will Not Be Accepted

MLA supports the bridge from education to agricultural research through its postgraduate program and various scholarships. The awards aim to facilitate research and training in areas of practical value to the Australian beef, sheep meat and goat meat industries. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents. A number of different awards are available and details can be found at the MLA website at:

www.mla.com.au/Research-and-development/Funding-opportunities/students

Please email students@mla.com.au with any further enquiries.

Applications are invited for the Noel and Vivian Lothian Scholarship to support a student studying towards an honours degree or a research Masters or Doctoral degree. The scholarship recognises the contribution to ornamental horticulture of Mr Noel Lothian, former Director of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens, and is to be awarded in his particular area of interest, that of development of Australian native plants for ornamental horticulture.

The scholarship is tenable in the fields of native plant biology and ecology or native plant horticulture at the University of Adelaide. For postgraduate applicants, the scholarship may be awarded as a supplement to an Australian Postgraduate Award or other major scholarship. Award of the scholarship is subject to acceptance for enrolment as a full-time student or higher degree candidate.

Value: approximately $4,000 for a maximum of one year (dependent on interest earned in the previous year)

Applications:

Application Form

Information Flyer

 

The Scholarship will be formally named ‘The Norman and Patricia Polglase Scholarship’ in memory of the late Norman and Patricia Lesley Polglase. Norman Polglase studied at the University of Adelaide from 1939 to 1948 graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree.

The Scholarship will be available as income permits, to students commencing a full-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Masters by research program at the University of Adelaide who are undertaking science-based research in any field within the Faculty of Sciences. The Scholarship is intended to supplement the major scholarship held by the recipient, subject to the terms and conditions of the major scholarship.

Value: Up to two supplementary scholarships shall be awarded annually subject to available funding, and the value of the supplementary scholarships shall be $6,000 per annum (tax free).

 

To Apply: The awards are allocated as part of the Major Round of scholarship applications. All eligible applicants will be considered (there is no need to select the specific scholarship when applying).

See the Applications Rounds page for Major Round application dates, and a link to the online application form.

Scholarship Rules

2013 Call for SRDC Scholarship Applications

SRDC is calling for applications for postgraduate research scholarships (Masters or PhD level) commencing in 2013, to foster training in disciplines compatible with SRDC’s research priorities as outlined in the SRDC RD&E Plan 2012-2017, and to fill capability gaps identified in the National Sugarcane Industry RD&E Strategy.

SRDC encourages applications in the areas of plant breeding, bio-informatics, plant physiology, plant pathology, entomology, engineering (particularly agricultural engineering), and social sciences (particularly economic analysis, change management and extension).

The SRDC Postgraduate Research Scholarships Program will offer either:

1. Full scholarships comprising $30,000 annual stipend and $10,000 annual operating budget, or
2. Top up scholarships for successful APA or equivalent scholarships. SRDC will offer postgraduate research top ups of up to $17,796 annual stipend and $10,000 annual operating budget.

The available Research Masters Scholarships are offered for up to two years and PhD Scholarships for up to three years full time.

To be eligible for an SRDC postgraduate full scholarship or top up scholarship, candidates must:

1. be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
2. undertake postgraduate study
3. receive acceptance at a recognised institution
4. have an honors degree or comparable qualifications or experience.
   

To apply, download the Scholarship Application Form and Application Kit from the SRDC website, and email apply@srdc.gov.au by 28 October 2012.

SRDC will shortlist applicants and conduct interviews in November 2012. Scholarship recipients will be advised in December 2012.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss potential proposals with SRDC Senior Investment Manager Dr Diana Saunders before submitting an application. Call (07) 3225 9443, or email dsaunders@srdc.gov.au for more information.

A total of up to 10 Honours / Masters candidate research grants valued up to $7,000 each will be offered by the Adaptation Research Network for Marine Biodiversity and Resources (aka Marine Adaptation Network). Applications will be accepted in a wide range of disciplines (eg marine policy, fisheries economics, marine biodiversity, social science). However, the research project proposed and undertaken must be relevant to the area of climate change adaptation for marine biodiversity and resources.

Applicants must be enrolled students in an Australian Higher Education Institution undertaking their research Honours or Masters degree full time.

Full details are available from the NCCARF website.

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Open to domestic HDR students with an Honours equivalent of 2A or higher in a Science degree, an Agricultural Science Degree, or a Biotechnology Degree, seeking to enrol in a PhD

To Apply: Please email a summary of your application for admission to monica.ogierman@acpfg.com.au with 'Application for ACPFG Scholarship' in the subject heading.

You can request a copy of your application summary by emailing scholarships@adelaide.edu.au with the subject heading 'Request for application summary'.

Current status: Open

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Scholarship support is available within each of the Faculty's Schools, including Divisional Scholarships. Please contact your Supervisor any of these opportunities.

For further information on research programs, please contact the relevant Postgraduate Co-ordinator within each school:

• Agriculture, Food & Wine
• Animal & Veterinary Sciences
• Chemistry & Physics
• Earth & Environmental Sciences
• Molecular & Biomedical Sciences

This grant aims to assist honours and post-graduate level student research into aspects of conservation biology. Funds are available for research aimed at:

• Improving understanding of the conservation status of species or ecological communities
• Providing recommendations for improvement of some aspect of biodiversity conservation
• Understanding the ecology of species or communities; and
• Understanding threats to biodiversity and management of those threats.

Value $1,000

Further information and applications available from the NCSSA website.

Open to post-graduate students in order to bridge the gap between science and public policy. The scholarship funds are intended to be used for: Direct mentoring with Wentworth Group scientists or Expenses to cover participation at a Wentworth Group Master Class. Funds cannot be used as a stipend.

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