PhD Scholarships on Restorative Aquaculture

The objectives of the PhD projects are to assess the broader environmental benefits and impacts of restorative aquaculture by assessing:

The benefits and impacts of existing shellfish aquaculture on the surrounding marine ecosystems as a baseline for restorative aquaculture

1. The ‘spill-over’ benefits of seaweed aquaculture on the surrounding marine ecosystem, including enhancement of fish habitat, water quality improvements and blue carbon.
2. Economic and environmental trade-offs in the co-culture of shellfish and seaweeds in the design of restorative aquaculture systems

Eligibility

• Be accepted into a Higher Degrees by Research program at the University of the Sunshine Coast
• Not have an equivalent qualification to the one for which they are currently applying
• Have a First-Class Bachelor Honours Degree, or show equivalent level of achievement with other academic qualifications or professional research experience
• Applications are welcome from both Domestic and International students

Selection criteria

• Undergraduate degree
• Research training degree (First Class Honours or equivalent)
• Research publications
• Demonstrated academic excellence in ecology, biology or a related discipline relative to career stage
• Strong commitment to improving the world through science
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong quantitative, statistical and programming skills (preferably R)
• Fieldwork experience and relevant qualifications
• An interest in science and communication

Eligible programs

PhD

Number available

2

Value

Annual Stipend: $28,092

Annual operating funds: $10,000

Annual Tuition Fees: $28,000

Overseas Student Health Cover (Single Cover): $3,420

Application

To apply: Prior to completing an official application, applicants are required to contact the supervision panel to discuss the project.

1. If you are not a current USC HDR student, complete an application for program admission following the directions on the HDR Applicants page.
2. Apply for the scholarship

• Read the important information in the scholarship advertisement
• Follow the application instructions on the Applying for a HDR Scholarship webpage