- Postgraduate scholarships to boost agriculture research opportunities and career pathways
- Scholarship program is an initiative of the Cook Government-backed WA Agricultural Research Collaboration
- Research to help futureproof the State's agriculture and food sector
Western Australia's budding agriculture and food scientists are encouraged to apply for a scholarship program aimed at strengthening research and development across the sector.
The program is an initiative of the Cook Government-backed WA Agricultural Research Collaboration (WAARC), which aims to build research capacity, careers and collaborations for future generations.
Eleven top-up scholarships are available in Round Two of the program, in partnership with WAARC's three university members Curtin, Murdoch and The University of Western Australia.
Successful students will be awarded an annual top-up scholarship of about $25,000 for up to 3.5 years while completing their PhDs.
Applicants will need to align their research projects with one or more of WAARC's six research, development, extension and adoption programs, including:
- Northern Agriculture;
- Grains Transformation;
- Resilient Agricultural Futures;
- Agricultural Technologies;
- Aboriginal Science Engagement; and
- Capacity Building and Extension.
In addition to these six programs, Round Two applicants may also demonstrate that their research project aligns with polyphagous shot-hole borer or agrivoltaics research.
WAARC's non-university members Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and Grower Group Alliance will provide access to world-class research facilities, field sites, grower groups and industry networks and leading industry researchers as possible co-supervisors.
Applications close on 5 May 2025.
For more information and to apply, visit www.dpird.smartygrants.com.au/WAARCscholarshipR2 .
As stated by Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis:
"This research program is supporting the next generation of leading scientists across Western Australia's agriculture and food sector.
"Over the past year, the inaugural WAARC scholarship cohort have had professional development and capacity-building opportunities, access to mentors and networks and gained first-hand industry experience.
"These scholarships are a fantastic opportunity for budding scientists to enhance their skills and knowledge, and contribute to the sustainability of this important sector.
"By building and strengthening research and development, we're helping futureproof our State's primary industries."
