The Australian Government seeks applications from eligible African candidates for PhD for Agriculture Australian Development Scholarships for the 2012 Intake (i.e. for a PhD that would begin in January 2012). The scholarships are for study in Australia at Australian Universities although it is preferred that any field research is undertaken in Africa.
Eligibility
– You must meet the general minimum eligibility criteria for Australian Development Scholarships (attached), including Australian tertiary institution entry requirements (in most cases this will require that candidates possess an Australian recognized Masters Degree or equivalent).
– You should have a minimum of 2 years relevant post- Masters work experience with your current employer or an employer of equal relevance to your proposed field of study.
– Fieldwork is required to either be Africa-based (preferred) or in an Australian field location with direct applicability and transferability to a relevant African context.
– You must be willing to make a formal commitment to return to your current employment following completion of the award.
– You must have English proficiency of a standard at least equivalent to IELTS 6.5 (if required, English language proficiency testing will be arranged and paid for by the Australian Government if you are short-listed for a selection interview).
– You must be no more than 50 years of age at the date of application.
– Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
– People with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Award Conditions
1. The PhD award is for a maximum of four (4) years. If pre-PhD English training is required, this may be provided in addition to these four years.
2. Fieldwork may be carried out in the home country or the country where you or your home / partner institution is conducting research, for a maximum period of one (1) year. The remaining period of study will be based in Australia.
3. AusAID will make a Contribution to Research Costs (CRC) up to a maximum of A$10,000 per Award. Please see guidance below for details.
4. Yearly reunion airfares, in addition to the CRC, are available to candidates who are unaccompanied by their families while in Australia
What does the Scholarship Cover?
Scholarships cover airfares to Australia, tuition fees, medical cover, a living allowance and a return airfare to your country of citizenship/residence in Africa in order to carry out fieldwork/research, a contribution to research costs (CRC), and yearly reunion airfares (where applicable). Female applicants and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Study in Australia is subject to the successful applicant being issued with a visa by the Australian Department of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC). As part of the visa application process, immigration authorities require candidates to undergo a full medical examination including a chest X-ray and an HIV/AIDS test.
Last date for submission of applications is July 31, 2011
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