Australian National University 221-2022 Digital Agriculture Scholarship for International students (Australia)

Each year the ANU College of Science (CoS) and the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) may offer a limited number of awards known as the Digital Agriculture PhD Supplementary Scholarship (Award).

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Data61 powerhouse has provided funding for this Award. CSIRO's Data61 is Australia's leading data innovation group, officially formed in 2016 from the integration of CSIRO's Digital Productivity flagship and the National ICT Australian Ltd (NICTA). Their mission is to create Australia's data driven future by building the world's leading data focused research and innovation powerhouse.

The objective of this Award is to provide funding for outstanding domestic or international students to enable them to pursue a PhD program in Science, Engineering or Technology at the University. The focus of their research is on a collaborative project between CSIRO and the Australian National University (ANU) in the field of information science relevant to the agriculture domain.

• Table of Content
• About Australian National University (ANU)
• ANU Digital Agriculture Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of ANU Digital Agriculture Scholarship
• Requirements for ANU Digital Agriculture Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Australian National University (ANU)

ANU is a world-leading university in Australia's capital city, Canberra. Our location points to our unique history, ties to the Australian Government and special standing as a resource for the Australian people. Our focus on excellence in research and education ensures our graduates are in demand the world-over, well-prepared to address complex contemporary challenges.

ANU Digital Agriculture Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of ANU Digital Agriculture Scholarship

The value of the Australian National University Digital Agriculture Scholarship includes:

• Scholarship award of $15,000 pa (fortnightly payments).
• Duration (3 years).
• Extension (1x 6mth extension with approval from DA) for up to 3 years is available to international students.

Requirements for ANU Digital Agriculture Scholarship Qualification

The Award will be available each year to a prospective or continuing, (within 6 months of enrolment), domestic or international student who:

• is enrolled or enrolling full-time in a program of study for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Information Science relevant to the Agriculture domain, based in the either the ANU College of Science or the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science; and
• will be undertaking research for CSIRO / ANU projects under a Collaboration Agreement; and
• has demonstrated First class honours (H1), or equivalence; and
• have signed a Student Agreement with CSIRO, unless otherwise agreed in writing with CSIRO; and
• must not be in full-time employment; and
• is the recipient of an AGRTP or equivalent HDR base stipend, or is approved to hold this Award as a bridging scholarship.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply via an application form – see Online application form for further details.

For more details, visit ANU website.