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Flow Ecology of Floodplain Rivers & Wetlands Research Scholarship

26 Sep 2017
Offered by: Murray-Darling Freshwater Research Centre (MDFRC)
Scholarship funds: PhD program

Scholarship description

The Murray-Darling Freshwater Research Centre (MDFRC) in association with The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (on behalf of the partner governments) is committed to the generation and adoption of freshwater ecological knowledge to inform decision making.

The MDFRC and MDBA Collaboration Partnership (MMCP) invites applications for “top-up” scholarships to support Post Graduate students undertaking research on the ecology and biogeochemistry of floodplain rivers and wetlands. Research themes that are considered within scope for consideration include:

Plant ecology
Floodplain fish ecology
Food web ecology
Invasive aquatic species
As well as a stipend top-up and operating funds to support travel and fieldwork, successful applicants will engage with state and federal water policy and management representatives with the aim of enhancing their understanding of evidence-based decision making.

Applicants must be enrolled or in the process for applying through La Trobe University for a relevant scholarship for doctoral studies e.g. Australian Post Graduate Award (APA) or International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) http://www.latrobe.edu.au/research/future/apply

Scholarship

Through La Trobe University the MMCP will provide “Top-up” scholarships to successful applicants to the value of $15,000 ($10,000 “top-up” + $5,000 operating) per annum.

How to apply

If you wish to apply for one of the three potential scholarships;

Visit http://www.mdfrc.org.au/students/scholarships/Phd.asp for the MDFRC PhD Top-Up application form.
Submit the application form to mdfrc@latrobe.edu.au

Scholarship location:Australia

More information (external link to the scholarship website)

Source: MDFRC.ORG.AU

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