Antiviral activity and resistance to Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis
Scholarship Description
Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG) is currently decimating populations in Victoria and nationally threatens the abalone fishing and aquaculture industries. This project seeks to address whether abalone can carry this virus without displaying clinical signs and determine whether abalone have differential antiviral activity that correlates with disease resistance. Overall, this project will enhance biosecurity preparedness and response in the abalone industries through the detection and development of AVG-resistant, AVG virus-free populations. The use of virus resistant stock in abalone breeding programs for farming and restocking of field populations will reduce mortality and increase the overall productivity of abalone industries in Australia.
| Reference Number: | 3809 |
| Study Subject: | Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis |
| Web Address: | http://www.flinders.edu.au/scholarships/ |
| Provided By: | Flinders University |
| To be undertaken at: | Flinders University. |
| Level: | Post Graduate (Research) |
Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications until August 29, 2008.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD26140 (maximum 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: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES or Fisheries sciences. It is required that your study starts no earlier than September 15, 2008 and no later than November 30, 2008.
Eligibility
This scholarship requires you to have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent, or Honours 2a or equivalent.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
| Main Contact Dr Kirsten Benkendorff Flinders University Email: kirsten.benkendorff@flinders.edu.au Web Site: http://www.flinders.edu.au/scholarships-system/main-display-scholarshi Address: School of Biological Sciences |
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