Early Career Researcher PhD Scholarship - Managing large N2O emissions from supplemental feed production

Published: December 9, 2024 · Updated: December 9, 2024

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Applications are open for the PhD scholarship: Managing large N2O emissions from supplemental feed production, with research provider University of Waikato.

The NZAGRC PhD scholarship is offered to students selected for the below PhD projects, working towards reducing New Zealand’s agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.

Project Research Provider Information sheet
Managing large N2O emissions from supplemental feed production. University of Waikato N2O feed emissions info sheet [PDF, 183 KB]

The scholarship includes:

  • A tax-free annual stipend of $44,008 per year, for up to three years.
  • New Zealand University annual tuition fees and associated student levies of up to $10,000 per year, for up to three years.
  • Contribution to research & publication costs, up to $10,000 total.
  • Travel allowance to present at an international conference, up to $5,000 total.

Are you eligible?

  • The scholarship programme will be open to New Zealand citizens, residents and international candidates who can meet the appropriate visa requirements.
  • Although it is expected that recipients should be intending to study/work full time, this programme will provide the flexibility required to support a diverse pipeline of researchers by considering individual circumstances, career breaks and time for societal/community/cultural contributions.
  • The programme will be looking for a diversity of skills across the successful applicants and encourages those wishing to build Māori research and knowledge capability across the R&D pipeline.
  • PhD applicants must be eligible at the time of application to register as a candidate for a Doctoral degree in the respective New Zealand Institution or expect to become eligible by 30/06/2025.
  • Candidates who already have a doctorate in an applicable/related field are not eligible for consideration.

Applications for this project are open until 31st January 2025

Read more HERE

Published: December 9, 2024 · Updated: December 9, 2024