Funding & Positions

Wine2030 Small Grants Application for 2012

Wine2030 is calling for proposals for grants for small projects.

Funds are available for new projects or to complete existing projects that lead to peer-reviewed publication. They are typically one-off payments of between $10,000 and $20,000 and may be contributory to a larger project where appropriate. Funds must be used by the end of 2012.

Topics must be of relevance to current wine industry issues. Examples of small grant projects awarded Wine2030 funding in 2011 are presented in the Research/Small Grants section of this website.

The application form is available here and should be completed and emailed to wine2030@adelaide.edu.au. The application deadline is Monday 30 January 2012.

Any queries should be directed to Barry Burgan (08 8303 4756) or Vladimir Jiranek (08 8303 6651).

Low Alcohol Wine Postgraduate Research Scholarship

Applications are invited for the following scholarship leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

The scholarship is supported by the Faculty of Sciences, School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, University of Adelaide.

Field of Study: Wine consumer behaviour and consumption dynamics in the lower and low alcohol segments of the Australian wine market and responsiveness of the retail dimension of the wine value chain.

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 up to 3 years commencing in 2012 and has a stipend of $23,728 per annum (indexed). It is likely to be tax exempt, subject to Taxation Office approval.

Enquiries: Associate Professor Johan Bruwer, Discipline of Wine Science and Business, University of Adelaide.

Tel (08) 8303 6764; Fax (08) 8303 7116; or Email: johan.bruwer@adelaide.edu.au

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

For students who have applied in the 2012 University of Adelaide Major Round, please email a summary of your application for admission and scholarship to Associate Professor Bruwer with 'Application for Low Alcohol Wine' 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: 17 February 2012