Managing Bushfire: Diverse values; shared vision?

Scholarship Description

This project will evaluate the Hotspots Fire Project training program run by the Nature Conservation Council of NSW. Hotspots is a participatory training program which aims to provide landholders and land managers with the skills and knowledge needed to actively and collectively participate in fire management planning and implementation for the protection and enhancement of biodiversity conservation.

Reference Number:	4825
Study Subject:	Bushfire Management
Web Address:	http://www.uow.edu.au/science/eesc/ausccer/index.html
Provided By:	Earth & Environmental Science
To be undertaken at:	University of Wollongong.
Level:	Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from April 24, 2010 until June 4, 2010.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD28000 (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: Environmental sciences. It is required that your study starts no earlier than July 1, 2010 and no later than July 31, 2011.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent, Honours 2a or equivalent, or Masters or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia or New Zealand may apply.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. You can download a PDF with more information about the scholarship here. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact Dr Nicholas Gill (Head of Postgraduate Studies) School of Earth & Environmental Sciences Email: ngill@uow.edu.au