Financialisation and Land Acquisition

Scholarship Description

Finance corporations and various wealth funds are changing the patterns of ownership and control of farmlands nationally and globally. Some researchers consider this to be a foreign ‘land grab’ as wealthy nations seek to secure foods and biofuels from the poorer countries of the world. Others see this as investment for much-needed development. How is this new form of land control being experienced at the local level? Is this so-called ‘financialisation’ of agriculture producing benefits? Is it producing protest and resistance? Research team: Professor David Burch, Professor Geoffrey Lawrence, Dr Kristen Lyons and Dr Carol Richards

Reference Number:	4987
Study Subject:	The New Land Owners
Web Address:	http://www.socialscience.uq.edu.au/
Provided By:	School of Social Science
To be undertaken at:	The University of Queensland.
Level:	Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from August 15, 2010 until February 28, 2011.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD22500 (maximum per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 2 years if masters or 3 years if PhD.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES AND ARTS - GENERAL.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the university. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact Professor Geoff Lawrence (Head of School, Sociology) School of Social Science Email: g.lawrence@uq.edu.au