PhD Scholarship (APAI)
Scholarship Description
This is an ARC Linkage grant awarded to Dr Dion Harrison & Prof. Daryl Joyce, the Centre for Native Floriculture, The University of Queensland, in collaboration with Aussie Colours Pty Ltd, Dr Kevin Davies at Crop & Food Research in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The project will be based at The University of Queensland, Gatton Campus with opportunities to conduct research in Dr Davies’ NZ lab. The project aims to understand the roles betalain pigments play in ameliorating abiotic & biotic stress in plants & to clone betalain biosynthesis genes for future manipulation of flower & foliage colour in ornamental plants. This project would examine one of these elements. Betalain pigments are found in only a small number of plant species. With regard to modifying flower colour, the betalain biosynthesis pathway is an attractive target for biotechnology as a range of vibrant colours can be achieved with relatively few enzymatic steps. Relocation allowance may be available.
| Reference Number: | 3802 |
| Study Subject: | Plant molecular biology/biochemistry/physiology |
| Provided By: | The University of Queensland |
| Level: | Post Graduate |
Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from July 18, 2008.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD25627 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Biochemistry and cell biology, Biotechnology, Botany or Genetics. It is required that your study starts no later than March 31, 2009.
Eligibility
This scholarship requires you to have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent, Honours 2a or equivalent, or Masters or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia or New Zealand or permanent residents can apply.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
| Main Contact Dr Dion Harrison (Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Plant Bre) The University of Queensland, Phone: +61 7 54601313 Fax: +61 7 5460 1283 Email: dion.harrison@uq.edu.au Web Site: http://www.uq.edu.au/lcafs/index.html?page=53523&pid=53599 Address: The Centre for Native Floriculture School of Land, Crop and Food Sciences Gatton Campus Qld, Australia 4343 |