Western Sydney University (UWS) 2021 Graduate Research School Scholarship (Australia)

Three PhD scholarships are available as part of an Australian Research Council Laureate Fellowship project. The goal of the project as a whole is to synthesise the existing theory and data to develop a quantitative, process-based model of the distribution and function of Australian vegetation. The PhD students will form part of the project team, but will have the opportunity to develop their own programs of research within the overarching project according to their interests and background.

• Table of Content
• About Western Sydney University (UWS)
• UWS Graduate Research School Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of UWS Graduate Research School Scholarship
• Requirements for UWS Graduate Research School Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Western Sydney University (UWS)

The University of Western Sydney (UWS) began operation on 1st January 1989, under the terms of the University of Western Sydney Act, 1988 which had been passed by the New South Wales Parliament in December 1988. However, the predecessors of the University date back as far as 1891 with the establishment of the Hawkesbury Agricultural College. The Act created a federated network university, based on two existing Colleges of Advanced Education - Hawkesbury Agricultural College and Nepean College of Advanced Education. Following incorporation into the University, the foundation network membe... continue reading

UWS Graduate Research School Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of UWS Graduate Research School Scholarship

• Domestic candidates will receive a tax-free stipend of $30,000(AUD) per annum for up to 4 years to support living costs, supported by the Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset.
• International candidates will receive a tax-free stipend of $30,000(AUD) per annum for up to 4 years to support living costs.
• Substantial benefits in terms of additional operational funding for project fieldwork and data collection, and travel and conference attendance.

Requirements for UWS Graduate Research School Scholarship Qualification

We are looking to build a team with a diverse set of skills. We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds who are keen to apply their skills to the project topic.

The successful applicant(s) should:

• hold qualifications and experience equal to one of the following (i) an Australian First Class Bachelor (Honours) degree, (ii) coursework Masters with at least 25% research component, (iii) a Research Masters degree, or (iv) equivalent overseas qualifications.
• demonstrate strong academic performance in an area related to the project, such as environmental science (e.g. plant ecology, biogeography, remote sensing) or a quantitative science (e.g. mathematics, computer science, data analysis).
• have strong quantitative skills with some knowledge of computer programming (relevant languages include R, Python, C, and Fortran), and we would be pleased to have applicants with experience in vegetation modelling, maching learning, remote sensing, data assimilation, etc.
• be enthusiastic and highly motivated to undertake further study at an advanced level.
• possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• demonstrate being able to work well as part of a team.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

All applicants are to follow the step-by-step instructions on the how to apply for a project scholarship (opens in new window) page. Incomplete applications or applications that do not conform to the above requirements will not be considered.

For questions and advice about the research project, please contact the Lead Researcher;
Professor Belinda Medlyn: [email protected].

For more details, visit UWS website.