HDR Scholarship - Crop water use irrigated cotton

Who it is for

• Determining actual crop water use for maximising the Water Circular Economy (WCE) in irrigated cotton production systems Applications will remain open until a candidate has been appointed.
• Supporting a PhD candidate advancing sustainable irrigation and water management in irrigated cotton systems.
• Key details Project supervisor Prof John Hombuckle Deakin school and faculty Centre for Regional and Rural Futures School of Life and Environmental SciencesFaculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment Additional supervisors Yet to be confirmed Location Griffith,
• NSW Value and duration This scholarship is available over three years and offers:a stipend of $37,450 per annum tax exempt (2026 rate)a top-up of $10,000 per annum tax exempta relocation allowance of $500-1,500 (for single to family) for students moving from interstateFor international students,
• the awardee will also receive:tuition fees offset for the duration of four yearssingle Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visa.
• Research aim This PhD projects offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in research at the forefront of sustainable irrigation systems and water management, working with a leading,
• globally recognized dedicated irrigation research group in Australia's most intensively irrigated area.The project will aim to:generate high quality field based datasets on irrigated water dynamics of surface irrigated cotton production systems in the southern Murray Darling Basinide ||| Am I eligible?
• To be eligible you must:meet Deakin's PhD entry requirementsenrol full timehold an honours degree (first class) or an equivalent standard masters degree with a substantial research componentPlease refer to the research degree entry pathways page for further information.Additional requirements:
• Ability and willingness to uptake fieldwork (the candidate will need to undertake extensive field work as part of the project) Ready to apply?
• Please email your CV and cover letter (including your interest in the project) to Prof John Hornbuckle.
• Your CV should highlight your skills, education, publications and relevant work experience.
• If successful, you will be invited to submit a formal application.
• Email Prof John Hornbuckle Research degree entry requirements Set yourself up for success.
• Each type of Deakin research degree has specific entry requirements designed to ensure that graduate researchers are well prepared for the challenges of advanced study.
• Learn more Contact us If you would like more information or have any questions about this scholarship, please contact the project supervisor.
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