About the Project
Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment at Western Sydney University is offering a unique PhD Scholarship opportunity in conjunction with the University of Hertfordshire under a Dual Award partnership. The partnership means that you can study for a PhD within both universities, gaining incredible experience, mentoring opportunities and professional development recognised by both universities.
We have three project opportunities to choose from, allowing you to explore your area of interest alongside the world’s most respected research scientists. The following project is available please make contact with the academic to request more information or apply:
Driven by population growth, changing diets and wealth, worldwide demand for food is growing. Unfortunately, climate change, disease outbreaks and decreasing soil fertility are combining to negatively impact farm productivity. Therefore, in order to ensure global food security and farm profitability, we need to develop new innovative technologies to increase crop yield and manage our natural resources sustainably. The PhD project will be at the heart of this research studying how the plant immune system is regulated during attack by different forms of stem and leaf pathogens using wheat and oilseed rape as host crops. In turn, his knowledge will be used to design and test new, non-GMO means of promoting plant immunity against these diseases. The student will learn to implement a variety of techniques including different –omic analyses, microbial propagation and manipulation, physiology studies, microbial community analysis as well as a range of other cross-disciplinary molecular biology tools.
WHAT DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDE?
Domestic students will receive a tax free stipend of $26,682 per annum and a funded place in the doctoral degree. International students will receive a tax free stipend of $26,682 per annum. Those with a strong track record will receive a fee waiver. Funding is available for project costs and conference travel.
CRITERIA
hold qualifications and experience equal to one of the following (i) an Australian First Class Bachelor Honours degree, (ii) coursework Masters with at least a 25% research component , (iii) a Research Masters degree or (iv) equivalent overseas qualifications. » International applicants must also demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the English language. Please refer to the English language requirements at: www.westernsydney.edu.au/ international/home/admissions/entry_requirements
HOW TO APPLY
Discuss eligibility and interests with the contact nominated » Contact the Graduate Research School at [Email Address Removed]. » Please submit an application form, CV, names and contact information of two referees, and a one-page document stating how your research interests align with the project’s aims.
Closing date: 8 October 2017
» The application form can be downloaded: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/graduate_research_school/grs/scholarships/current_scholarships
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