Scholarship Opportunities
The Soil CRC has provided over 40 PhD scholarship opportunities.
PhD scholars through the Soil CRC have opportunities to develop their industry knowledge and relevance, through additional training and networking opportunities associated with the Soil CRC, and are part of nationwide cohort of Soil CRC postgraduate students. They have the opportunity to work with researchers, farmer groups and industry from across Australia.
Economic modelling of crop drought resilience in Australia
University: University of Newcastle
Funding: Tuition scholarship plus a living allowance of AUS$36,000 per annum (2024 rate) for 3.5 years and research support up to AUS$6,000 for the four years.
Available to: Domestic and international students
Closing date: 5pm on 6 December 2024
Supervisor: Professor Frank Wogbe Agbola, University of Newcastle
Find out more: Read the full description on the University of Newcastle’s website
Contact: Professor Frank Wogbe Agbola (Frank.Agbola@newcastle.edu.au)
Developing next generation biofertilisers for enhancing soil health & crop productivity towards resilient & climate smart agriculture
University: University of Newcastle
Stipend: AUD $32,000 per annum for 3.5 years
Available to: Domestic students only
Closing date: This scholarship will remain open until the position is filled
Supervisor: Professor Ravi Naidu, University of Newcastle
Co-supervisor: Dr Yanju Liu, University of Newcastle
Contact: Prof Ravi Naidu (ravi.naidu@newcastle.edu.au)