Grant

Science Research Travel Grant - Agricultural Science

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Not open yet

Benefit amount

Up to $3,000

Eligible study level

Graduate research

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Current study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

The Science Research Travel Grant - Agricultural Science is offered to graduate researchers undertaking research in a field of Agriculture, Food or Ecosystem Sciences to travel to attend activities such as conferences or fieldwork as part of a study away request.

Benefits

This grant​ provides a one-off payment of up to $1,500 for domestic travel (within Australia and New Zealand) or up to $3,000 for international travel.

Amount:

Up to $3,000

Duration:

One-off

Quantity:

At least 1

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this award, you must:

  • Be enrolled in a graduate research degree in the School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
  • Be enrolled at the time of proposed travel. Travel during leave of absence or after thesis submission will not be supported
  • Be confirmed in their candidature

Please note:

  • Graduate researchers may receive one Science Research Travel Grant per calendar year, and a maximum of two grants throughout their candidature
  • Masters by research graduate researchers may receive one travel grant throughout their candidature.

Students travelling overseas may also be eligible for the  Science Abroad Travelling Scholarships

Selection criteria

Applications will be assessed by the SAFES Director of Graduate Research

Conditions

If the application is approved, the funds cannot be paid to the supervisor's account. The amount will be disbursed directly to the applicant's banking details as listed on the student portal.

Study level:

Graduate research

Student type:

Domestic and international students

Study stage type:

Current study

Study area:

Agricultural and veterinary sciences

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Application

How to apply

You must submit an online application and include:

  • Evidence of your conference presentation/poster, lab visit or internship with your application or it will not be considered. Emails will suffice.

*It is required to apply for Study Away with the application. Graduate Researchers need to apply for Study Away if travelling for research-related activities away from the University.

Status:

Not open yet

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