Desert Knowledge CRC Vacation Research Scholarships offer a
unique opportunity for students to obtain experience in
desert-related research. The aim of the Desert Knowledge CRC
Vacation Research Scholarship Scheme is to provide students with an
opportunity to engage in and gain experience in an area of interest
and to evaluate for themselves, and demonstrate to others, their
potential for research work.
The scholarships offer students the experience of working with
well-established researchers in high quality desert research
facilities.
Successful candidates will be expected to participate in an
ongoing research project within an experienced research team and
will be required to submit a written report of their research at
the end of the scholarship.
Our aim is to provide promising students studying at partner
institutions with a positive experience of doing desert research
prior to their decision on whether to undertake a postgraduate
research towards a higher degree. The scholarship will
provide students with the experience of working with
well-established researchers, high quality research facilities and
exposure to undertaking research which might not be available
elsewhere.
What do Desert Knowledge CRC Vacation Research
Scholarships offer?
- The opportunity to undertake a research project over a
specified period of time (between four and twelve weeks). The
period for which the Desert Knowledge CRC Vacation Research
Scholarship is awarded will be specified in the letter of
offer.
- Supervision by experienced desert researchers.
- A tax free stipend. In some cases, accommodation, travel and/or
living allowances may also be provided.
Who can apply?
Desert Knowledge CRC Vacation Research Scholarships are open to
students currently enrolled full time in an undergraduate program
at a Desert Knowledge CRC partner institution of relevance to the
research project of interest. Specific eligibility criteria
are detailed in the Desert Knowledge CRC Vacation Research Project
Scholarship Information Sheet specific to each project.
