Fees

Current course fees can be found at the following link:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Scholarships

NANCY ROMA PAECH POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (NEW)

A full-time postgraduate scholarship to undertake research studies leading to a PhD in Agriculture, is available for a suitably qualified candidate with an interest in the disciplines pertaining to agricultural science.
The aim of the scholarship will be to support research that benefits pastoral industries and the sustainable management of rangeland, pastoral and related inland Australian landscapes. In particular it will be supporting research into the types of low-impact, broad-acre agriculture that are the future of sustainable land management for a large proportion of the Australian continent.
The research and associated activities supported by the Paech Bequest will be conducted through the Centre for Carbon, Water and Food of the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, at the Camden campus of the University of Sydney.
Students with a background in agricultural science with a strong undergraduate record (Honours 1 or 2A) or equivalent are encouraged to apply. Applicants are not restricted to Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens, however this scholarship does not cover any tuition fees payable by international students.
The scholarship is valued at $30,000 per annum (tax exempt) and may be renewed for three years, subject to satisfactory progress. An additional sum of $5,000 per annum may be available for further research purposes.

Further information and applications can be obtained from Ms Robyn Turner (email : robyn.turner@sydney.edu.au; or rocio.pizarro@sydney.edu.au ) Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, University of Sydney NSW 2006.

Research Scholarships will be considered for applicants who have submitted a formal application for candidature, and been offered postgraduate candidature in the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment

Closing Date: Friday 15th June, 2012

FH LOXTON POSTGRADUATE (INDUSTRY) SCHOLARSHIP (NEW)

A full-time postgraduate scholarship to undertake research studies leading to a PhD in Agriculture, is available for a suitably qualified candidate with an interest in the scientific study of one of the faculties specialisations who has an honours or masters level degree, pertaining to agriculture and environment or closely related areas. Conditions apply.
The object of the scholarship shall be the encouragement and promotion of the scientific study of agriculture within the Faculty. In awarding the scholarships, consideration shall be given to the work of the applicants during their undergraduate courses, their postgraduate careers, if any, and their special aptitude and ability to carry out the object of the scholarship.
The scholarship is valued at $30,000 per annum (tax exempt) and may be renewed for three years, subject to satisfactory progress. An additional sum of $5,000 per annum may be available for further research purposes.

Applicants must be Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens*.

Further information can be obtained from Ms Robyn Turner (email : robyn.turner@sydney.edu.au; or rocio.pizarro@sydney.edu.au ) Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, University of Sydney NSW 2006.

Research Scholarships will be considered for applicants who have submitted a formal application for candidature, and been offered postgraduate candidature in the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment

Closing Date: Friday, 15th June. 2012

Applications for PhD in Agriculture, Awards for Africa, for 2013 are open

Scholarships provided through the Australia Awards program play an important role in fostering and sustaining friendship and cooperation between Australia and developing countries. These awards are a central part of the Australian Government's development cooperation program in Africa. By providing people with the knowledge and the skills to promote development in their home country, the program aims to contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in Africa while promoting Australia as an active partner in African development.

The closing date for applications is 30 April 2012.

FACULTY POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS (NEW)

Applications are invited for the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment postgraduate research scholarships. The awards are for full-time postgraduate study leading to a higher degree by research and thesis and are tenable for up to two years for a Master of Philosophy, and three years for a PhD candidate. Applicants must be graduates, graduands or persons holding equivalent qualifications who are eligible for admission to candidature for a higher degree. The scholarship is paid at the APA rate.

In addition, under the University's Postgraduate Research Support Scheme, funds will be made available each year to assist postgraduate research students to, amongst other things, attend conferences or visit specialist libraries and laboratories. The funds under this scheme will be awarded on a competitive basis and an application will be required.

Faculty Postgraduate Research Scholarship applications are available from the Coordinator, Postgraduate Services Pamela Stern (pamela.stern[at]sydney.edu.au), phone: +61 2 8627 1002.

• Candidature must commence in February or March
• Closing Date: 31st October CLOSED

NEW - Waratah Research - Postgraduate Scholarship Available

postgraduate research opportunity is now available working with the iconic Australian flower, the waratah. The Faculty of Agriculture and Environment has places and scholarships (equivalent to an APA) available for PhD students. Applications are now open. Please email Pamela Stern (pamela.stern[at]sydney.edu.au) for more information.

PhD Scholarships funded by the Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre

The Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre and the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Sydney, are offering full ($30K) and top-up ($10K) scholarships for students interested in researching key issues for fire-fighting and land management agencies around Australia. We seek students with strong academic records, relevant experience, and who are keenly interested in pursuing a PhD, beginning in 2010. A limited range of topics will be supported:

• Growth of woody shrubs and grasses in sclerophyll forests and woodlands
• Dynamics of litterfall and fine fuels in sclerophyll forests
• Water use characteristics of resprouting eucalypts in mixed species forests
• Leaf hydraulics of resprouting eucalypts
• Greenhouse gas fluxes
• Charcoal production and its role in soil carbon turnover

Field studies will be based in Vic, NSW and the ACT where there have been major fires this year and in 2003 and 2006/7. These topics will suit students with backgrounds in soil science, plant physiology and ecology and who have good honours or masters level degrees in science, forestry, environmental science or closely related disciplines. More detail for each topic is available on request. The award of the scholarship will be conditional on the University signing an agreement with the funding body

Contact: Dr Tarryn Turnbull ()
Phone: 02 9351 8840

GRAINS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Training and Travel Awards

The Grains Research & Development Corporation is one of the world's leading grains research organisations, responsible for planning, investing and overseeing research and development, delivering improvements in production, sustainability and profitability across the Australian grains industry. The GRDC's mission is to invest in research and development for the greatest benefit to its stakeholders - grain growers and the Australian Government. The Corporation links innovative research with industry needs and its's vision is for a profitable, internationally competitive and ecologically sustainable grains industry.

The following link provides details on closing dates, criteria, instructions and application forms for all Training and Travel Awards offered by the GRDC. Available Awards