Deakin University 2020 HDR Scholarship for PhD Students (Australia)

Deakin University – Australia is welcoming applications from academically qualified and outstanding international postgraduate students for HDR Scholarship. This scholarship is open for PhD students willing to conduct a research program at the institution in Australia for 2020-2021 academic session.

A PhD scholarship is available to initiate and conduct research on the topic ‘Conservation genomics of the short-finned eel (Anguilla australis): a focus on the ancient fishery within the UNESCO Budj bim cultural landscape’.

• Table of Content
• About Deakin University
• Deakin University HDR Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Deakin University HDR Scholarship
• Requirements for Deakin University HDR Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Deakin University

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Deakin University HDR Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Deakin University HDR Scholarship

This scholarship is available over 3 years.

• Stipend of $28,092 per annum tax exempt (2020 rate)
• Relocation allowance of $500-1500 (for single to family) for students moving from interstate or overseas
• International students only: Tuition fees offset for the duration of 4 years. Single Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visa.

Requirements for Deakin University HDR Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible you must:

• be either a domestic or international candidate
• meet Deakin's PhD entry requirements
• be enrolling full time and hold an honours degree (first class) or an equivalent standard master's degree with a substantial research component.

Additional desirable criteria include:

Applicants should have achieved an excellent grade (e.g., H1 or HD) in an Honours or MSc research program, and proven skills in scientific writing. We are seeking candidates with an interest and experience in fish biology and ecology, and ideally fisheries genetics (but not essential).

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To be considered for this educational opportunity, then applicants are recommended to take admission in the PhD degree coursework at the Deakin University. After being registered, you must apply using the expression of interest form.

Please refer to the research degree entry pathways page for further information.

For more information about this scholarship, please contact Dr Adam Miller

Dr Adam Miller
Senior Lecutrer in Aquatic Ecology and Biodiversity

Email Adam Miller
+61 3 556 33171

For more details,visit Deakin University website.