PhD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AGRICULTURE-RELATED STUDY, COMMENCING IN AUSTRALIA IN 2013
PhD scholarships call is now open at http://www.adsafrica.com.au/countryAgriculture.php
Closing date: 30 April 2012
The Australian Government is offering 20 PhD-level Australia Awards (Scholarships) to candidates from eligible African countries for agriculture-related studies commencing in Australia in 2013. The scholarships are for study in Australia at an Australian university however it is preferred that any field research is undertaken primarily in Africa. The research topics of successful applicants will demonstrate a contribution to improving food security in Africa through increasing agricultural productivity, improving rural livelihoods through functioning of markets and trade, and/or building the resilience of communities most vulnerable to food insecurity. In addition, topics should demonstrate direct relevance to the research or development objectives of one or more of the three Australia-Africa Agricultural Partnerships being funded under the Australian Food Security Program in Africa (ACIAR-CIMMYT; CSIRO-CORAF; and CSIRO–BecA). Information on these programs can be found at the following websites:
· AusAID-CORAF http://www.csiro.au/Organisation-Structure/Flagships/Sustainable-Agriculture-Flagship/African-Food-Security-Initiative.aspx
Applicants must be a citizen of one of the following eligible African countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria,
Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, The Gambia and Uganda.
Scholarships cover airfares to Australia, tuition fees, medical cover, a living allowance and a return airfare to the awardee's country of citizenship/residence in Africa in order to carry out fieldwork/research, a contribution to research costs, and yearly reunion airfares (where applicable). Female applicants and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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