UQ PhD International Scholarships in Dissection of Genetics and Physiology, Australia

This project is aligned with a newly commenced ARC CoE for Plant Success in Nature and Agriculture, which is led by the University of Queensland. It offers you the opportunity to work with leading researchers and contribute to large projects of national significance.

This project aims to develop an understanding of the physiology and genetics controlling transpiration efficiency in sorghum and contribute to an understanding of interactions with environmental factors. This project will utilise plant physiological experiments and mathematical modelling. The biological understanding will be captured with predictive models linking trait variations with the underpinning genetics and crop performance in production environments. The work will involve detailed physiological analysis in controlled environments and in the field, and development and use of crop growth models linked with whole genome prediction approaches. The project is expected to generate new avenues for adapting crops to changing environments and breeding.

• Table of Content
• About University of Queensland, Australia
• University of Queensland PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Queensland PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Queensland PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Queensland, Australia

We offer more scholarships than any other university in the state, so you should take some time to research everything we have on offer. Depending on the rules and conditions of the scholarship you apply for, it might be possible to hold more than one scholarship at once – so, read all rules and conditions closely.

University of Queensland PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Queensland PhD Scholarship

The University of Queensland will provide the selected PhD candidates a sum of $28,854 per annum (2022 rate), indexed annually for 3.5 years, with the possibility of 1 extension in line with UQ and RTP scholarship Policy.

Requirements for University of Queensland PhD Scholarship Qualification

• To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• The applicants must have an impressive previous academic record, publication record, honors and awards, and employment history.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• check your eligibility for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• prepare your documentation
• contact Professor Graeme Hammer ([email protected]) to discuss your suitability for this scholarship

You apply for this scholarship when you submit an application for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). You don't need to submit a separate scholarship application.

When you apply, please ensure that under the scholarships and collaborative study section you:

1. Select ‘My higher degree is not collaborative’
2. Select 'I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship'.
3. Select ‘Other’, then ‘Research Project Scholarship’ and type in ‘SORGHUM-HAMMER’ in the 'Name of scholarship' field.

Start your application