ARC Linkage Biological Sciences - Forest Ecosystem Species Diversity


Scholarship Description

Based in the Forests and Climate Change Group, Department of Biological Sciences and Climate Risk CORE, a PhD student is sought to contribute to an Australian Research Council Linkages (LP0992238) project investigating how biodiversity of forest ecosystems affects their water use and susceptibility to drought. The project involves establishment and monitoring of experimental forest regeneration plantings with different diversity levels in western Sydney. Applications should quote: LP0992238. More information available at http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/scholarships

Reference Number: 4719
Study Subject: Biological Sciences - Forest ecosystem water use: does species diversity matter?
Web Address: http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/scholarships
Provided By: Macquarie University
To be undertaken at:Macquarie University.
Level: Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications until November 30, 2010.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is unspecified (maximum per annum). This award is to be used for research, living expenses and fees. 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, Ecology and evolution, Environmental sciences, Forestry sciences, Land, parks and agriculture management, Other biological sciences or Soil and water sciences.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 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
Belinda Medlyn (Senior Lecturer (CORE))
Biological Sciences
Phone: +61 2 9850 8897
Fax: +61 2 9850 8245
Email: belinda.medlyn@mq.edu.au
Address:
Macquarie University
NSW, Australia
2109

    Main Contact
HDRO Scholarships Officer (Higher Degree Research Office (HDRO))
Macquarie University
Phone: +61 2 9850 9782/1893
Fax: +61 2 9850 6198
Email: hdrschol@mq.edu.au
Web Site: http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/scholarships
Address:
Building C5C East, Research Hub, Level 3
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
NSW, Australia
2109