Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
SCHOOL OF PLANT BIOLOGY
Cropping
Systems
Natural
Terrestrial
Systems
Marine
Systems
Honours Scholarships
June 2010
FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS
In most cases 4th yr/honours/postgraduate diploma students are full-time and self-supported for living
expenses. The materials directly required for the successful completion of a project are provided by the
supervisor(s) of the project and the funds to purchase these materials generally originate from grants to the
supervisor(s) from various funding agencies. The School also allocates limited funding from its teaching
grant to fund 4th year (up to $800) and honours (up to $1000) projects.
Details of other scholarships and special awards are given below. Please contact the Head of School, or the
nominated contact person, if you are interested in any of these opportunities. A limited number of summer
scholarships may also be available that can provide research experience in the School in a short pre-project
programme. Note carefully that the closing dates for the special funding opportunities vary.
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JENNIFER ARNOLD MEMORIAL RESEARCH GRANT
http://spe.publishing.uwa.edu.au/latest/scholarships/undergraduate/arnold
"To encourage a more perfect understanding of the natural environment and of its value"
Open to students enrolling in 2011 for Honours or Masters Preliminary in
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
The University of Western Australia
or
The School of Biological and Environmental Sciences
Murdoch University
Application material (including regulations governing the grant) is available from:
The Senior Faculty Administrative Officer
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
The University of Western Australia
(Telephone No. 6488 3032)
Value: Approx. $750
Closing Date: 31 March 2011
Applications to be submitted to:
The Senior Faculty Administrative Officer
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway
CRAWLEY 6009
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THE BOTANIC GARDENS AND PARK AUTHORITY
The Botanic Gardens & Parks Authority is offering $2000 honours scholarships for some of its projects.
Students interested in doing a project at BGPA are urged to contact Professor Kingsley Dixon at King’s
Park to enquire about the eligibility of the chosen project for a scholarship.
PROFESSOR KINGSLEY DIXON
Director, Science
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
West Perth
Phone 9480 3614
Email: kingsley.dixon@bgpa.wa.gov.au
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GRAINS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TRAINING
AWARDS
Grains Industry Undergraduate Honours Scholarships (UHS)
Grains Industry Undergraduate Honours Scholarships (UHSs) are available to students of excellence
proceeding to undergraduate honours study in a field relevant to the future of the Australian grains
industry.
Scholarships are for one (1) year and comprise a tax-free stipend of $5,000 and $1,000 for project
operating expenses.
The GRDC invites and assesses UHS applications once a year. The application closing date, for full
time study commencing in 2011 is yet to be announced. You should check the GRDC website.
1. Eligibility
To be eligible for a UHS:
• The candidate must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• The candidate must receive acceptance at a recognised research institution
• The candidate must undertake full time honours study
2. Selection Criteria
The main criteria used in selecting successful applicants include:
• Strong academic record as demonstrated through academic transcripts
• Quality and relevance of the project to grains industry needs
• Scientific credibility of the supervisor and institution in the area being studied
• Three (3) satisfactory referee reports submitted by the due date
For further information on these scholarships, including the application process and reporting
requirements, visit the GRDC webpage
http://www.grdc.com.au/director/apply/Training%20Awards.
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THE GROWER GROUP ALLIANCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
** $2000 scholarship **
Linking 4th year student research projects with farmer groups
The Grower Group Alliance is calling for research project ideas from current 3 rd year
students who wish to undertake their 4th year project in conjunction with a grower group in
WA.
The Grower Group Alliance is a Grains Research & Development Corporation funded
project which aims to increase communication between growers and researchers to
improve the on-farm adoption of research results (www.grdc.com.au).
The project is keen to develop new partnerships between grower groups and UWA
students.
In 2011, two scholarships will be available. There is a total of $2000 for each scholarship,
with $1000 for the student and $1000 to cover field research expenses.
Closer partnerships between UWA and grower groups will lead to projects with increased
relevance and application to farming systems, and improved employment opportunities for
students. Projects will be supervised by UWA staff with field work carried out in
association with a grower group. Applications must be received by Friday, 18th March
2011.
For further information, please contact Megan Meates – Project Officer, Grower Group
Alliance, P: 6488 3410, M: 0411 167 556, E: megan.meates@uwa.edu.au.
For more information about potential grower group partners, visit the GGA website:
www.gga.org.au
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RAY HART MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
http://www.fnas.uwa.edu.au/home/ray_hart
"To encourage and assist a student to pursue field research in natural history"
Open to students enrolled in a specialist four-year, honours or postgraduate course and undertaking a project
that includes a substantial field component and displays a multidisciplinary approach to an ecological
question
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Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
The University of Western Australia
Application material (including regulations governing the grant) is available from:
The Senior Faculty Administrative Officer
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
The University of Western Australia
(Telephone No. 6488 3032
Value: $3500
Closing Date: 31 March 2011
Applications to be submitted to:
The Senior Faculty Administrative Officer
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway
CRAWLEY 6009
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2010/11
KINGS PARK
KINGS PARK SUMMER
SCHOLARSHIPS
SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications are invited for the 2010/11 Kings Park summer scholarships. These scholarships provide the
opportunity for talented students contemplating honours or post-graduate research in native plant
conservation biology or restoration ecology to undertake a 12-week research project, under supervision of
scientists within the Biodiversity Conservation Centre, Kings Park and Botanic Garden.
Scholarships include a tax-free stipend of $7000 for a period of 12 weeks and operating costs, to
commence in early December 2010.
The Science Directorate at Kings Park and Botanic Garden undertakes integrated research focussed
largely on practical outcomes in the conservation of threatened native plants, bushland restoration and
native plant breeding. Research is focused within 6 key areas: restoration ecology, conservation genetics,
conservation biotechnology, off-site germplasm conservation, seed biology, and orchid conservation. The
Science team occupies the new Biodiversity Conservation Centre within Kings Park, comprising offices
and dedicated state-of-the-art research laboratories within a stunning natural setting.
Senior research staff include Dr Kingsley Dixon (Director), Dr Deanna Rokich (Restoration Ecologist),
Dr Eric Bunn (Conservation Biotechnologist), Dr Siegy Krauss (Conservation Geneticist), Dr David
Merritt (Seed Conservation Scientist) and Dr Jason Stevens (Restoration Ecophysiologist). In addition, we
currently have more than 20 externally funded research scientists, numerous postgraduate students and
research support staff comprising a major research team of more than 65 people.
Interested candidates should initially consult the BGPA Science web page (www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/science)
and approach scientific staff within Kings Park for discussion of possible projects. Written applications
should then consist of a one page expression of interest giving a brief academic background and
description of the intended summer scholarship research project. A brief covering letter, curriculum vitae
and the names of 2 academic referees should also be submitted.
Applications should be submitted by mail or (preferably) email to Dr Siegy Krauss, Kings Park and
Botanic Garden, Fraser Ave, West Perth, WA, 6005 (Siegy.Krauss@bgpa.wa.gov.au). Closing date for
applications is Friday 29th October. Applicants will be notified of the decision by Friday 5th November.
Further information can be obtained from Dr Siegy Krauss (9480 3673).
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JANICE KLUMPP AWARD
for the study of
NATURE, FLORA AND FAUNA
Open to all students of The University of Western Australia
SELECTION CRITERIA
Academic Achievement
Excellence of a proposed programme of study, or research project, which aims to
further interest in, and knowledge of nature, flora and fauna
Value: Approx. $750
Application forms and the regulations governing the Award are available from
The Senior Faculty Administrative Officer
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
(Telephone: 6488 3032)
Applications to be submitted to:
The Senior Faculty Administrative Officer
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway
CRAWLEY 6009
by
31 March 2011
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