Deakin University is
delighted to offer PhD scholarship for Australian and international
students to pursue research projects at Deakin’s Blue Carbon Lab, Centre for
Integrative Ecology, School of Life and Environmental Sciences. Successful
applicants will work on the topic of ‘Microbiology and greenhouse gas dynamics
of inland wetlands’, led by Dr Peter Macreadie.
The overall
objective of this industry-based research project is to devise ways to maximise
carbon sequestration by inland wetlands and minimize release of greenhouse
gases.
Deakin University is
a university with approximatel
y 50,644 higher education students in 2014.
Established in 1974, the University was named after the leader of the
Australian federation movement and the nation’s second Prime Minister, Alfred
Deakin.
Course
Level: Scholarship
is available to pursue PhD programme.
Study
Subject: Scholarship
is available in Deakin’s Blue Carbon Lab, Centre for Integrative Ecology,
School of Life and Environmental Sciences.
Scholarship
Award: The
scholarship will cover the followings:
- A
stipend of $26,682 (2017 rate) per annum, tax exempt - A
relocation allowance up to $1,500 (2017 rate) awarded to students who are
moving from interstate or overseas in order to study at Deakin - Paid
sick, maternity and parental leave - Tuition
fee and overseas health coverage for international students for the
duration of four years.
Duration: Three years
Number of
Scholarships: Not
Known
Scholarship
can be taken in Australia
Eligibility: The following criteria must
be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship.
- Open to
both domestic and International candidates. - Applicants
must meet Deakin’s PhD entry requirements, be enrolling full time and hold
an Honours degree (First Class) or a Master’s degree with a substantial
research component in environmental microbiology. Please refer to
the entry pathways to higher degrees by research for further
information. - A
proven track record of academic excellence is required. Applicants with
first-authored publications in quality journals will score highly. - Experience
in collecting field data and capacity to undertake independent fieldwork. - Capacity
to implement research in collaboration with a range of stakeholders
(government agencies, private landholders, conservation groups etc.). - Strong
English written communication skills, including the ability to write
research results into scientific papers.
Nationality: Domestic and International
candidates are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.
College
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirements: Applicants must meet Deakin’s PhD entry requirements, be
enrolling full time and hold an Honours degree (First Class) or a Master’s
degree with a substantial research component in environmental microbiology.
English language
Requirements: Applicants must have strong English written communication skills,
including the ability to write research results into scientific papers.
How to
Apply:
Please refer to the howto apply for a research degree page for application
information.
The position will
remain open until filled and the first assessment of applications will be
contacted in April 2017.
Application
Deadline:
Scholarship application deadline is December 1, 2017.
