Australia : Flagship PhD Scholarships – Climate Adaptation Flagship
Australia : Flagship PhD Scholarships – Climate Adaptation Flagship
CSIRO’s Flagship Collaboration Fund now welcomes applications for its PhD Scholarship Program within the Climate Adaptation Flagship. CSIRO’s PhD Scholarship Program provides enhanced opportunities in science and engineering for outstanding graduates enrolling each year at Australian tertiary institutions as full-time postgraduates for research leading to the award of a PhD.
For further information on our PhD scholarships including a listing of the priority research areas in which the Climate Adaptation Flagship is currently seeking applications, please follow this link: http://www.csiro.au/org/FlagshipPostgradScholarships.html
Location: Various across Australia
Scholarship: Top up scholarships valued at (a stipend of) $7,000 per year (full scholarships available in certain circumstances) plus generous travel and operating support
Duration: Up to 3 years
Ref No: FlagshipPhD13/03593
Applications will be assessed on :
- Quality and relevance of the student project
- Academic calibre of the student
- Availability of appropriate university supervision
- Potential to support directions of research area
About CSIRO:
Australia is founding its future on science and innovation. Its national science agency, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), is a powerhouse of ideas, technologies and skills for building prosperity, growth, health and sustainability. With over 6500 staff located across the country, it serves governments, industries, business and communities. CSIRO recognises the need to link with Australian universities to ensure that we have emerging talent in areas critical to Australia’s future.
About CSIRO’s Climate Adaptation Flagship:
Our goal is to equip Australia with practical and effective options to adapt more effectively to climate change and variability and in doing so create A$3 billion a year in net benefits by 2030.
For more information on CSIRO’s Climate Adaptation Flagship please visit our website at: http://www.csiro.au/Organisation-Structure/Flagships/Climate-Adaptation-Flagship.aspx
Scholarship Details – FlagshipPhD13/03593
Application Deadline : 15 November 2013