PhD scholarship: Social and Economic Factors Affecting Indigenous Engagement in Aquaculture

Scholarship Description

This scholarship is funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, one of Australia’s premier R&D agencies. The candidate will work in collaboration with the NT government’s Fisheries Group, using current Indigenous aquaculture development initiatives as case studies. Aquaculture is often thought to offer a means of economic development and employment for Indigenous peoples in remote localities, yet Indigenous Australians remain under-represented in the industry. This study will require the successful candidate to work with Aboriginal people of the Goulburn Islands and Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, and with staff of the Northern Territory Fisheries Department, to research factors that will better enable Indigenous peoples to be more fully engaged in aquaculture ventures.

Reference Number:	4982
Study Subject:	Geography, anthropology, environment
Web Address:	http://www.usc.edu.au/Students/Future/FinancialAssistance/ScholarshipsBursariesPrizes/PostgraduateScholarshipsandBursaries/PGsch
Provided By:	University of the Sunshine Coast
To be undertaken at:	University of the Sunshine Coast (DO NOT USE).
Level:	Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from August 18, 2010 until October 15, 2010.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD27000 (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 any field of research. It is required that your study starts no earlier than October 15, 2010.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent, or Masters or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia or AUS permanent resident can apply.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. You can download the application form here and more information about the scholarship here. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact Dr Jennifer Carter (Senior Lecturer, Geography - School of S) University of the Sunshine Coast Phone: 07 5459 449 Email: jcarter@usc.edu.au Web Site: http://www.usc.edu.au/University/AcademicFaculties/ArtsSocialSciences/

Main Contact Lyndal Kroker (Research Training Officer) University of the Sunshine Coast Phone: 07 5459 4526 Email: researchtraining@usc.edu.au Web Site: http://www.usc.edu.au/University/Research/Researchers/Students.htm Address: Office of Research Room B1.06 Qld, Australia