Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Scholarship by Flinders University
Application is now open for the Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Scholarship at Flinders University.
The Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships (AGRTPS) (International) are specifically intended to support international students to undertake a Higher Degree by research at Flinders University. The AGRTPS includes an international tuition fee offset, a living stipend, and Overseas Health Care cover.
Please note: For visa purposes, the AGRTPS IS a Commonwealth Sponsored Scholarship.
A limited number (up to 10) of AGRTPS are available each year and the scholarship round is highly competitive. The AGRTPS is awarded to candidates who demonstrate an outstanding aptitude for independent research. AGRTPS are considered on the basis of academic merit, academic research training, and research indicators and performance.
The scholarship is tenable for up to three years for a Research Doctorate degree and up to two years for a Research Masters degree. Successful applicants are required to undertake full-time study and must be commencing a higher degree by research in Australia for the first time.
Flinders is a leading international university in Australia with a record of excellence and innovation in teaching. It is a public university founded in 1966, which is based in Adelaide, South Australia.
Benefits
The scholarships enable suitably qualified applicants to commence a full-time Higher Degree by research.
The AGRTPS pays the international student tuition fees charged by Flinders University for a Higher Degree by research.
The AGRTPS includes an international tuition fee offset, a living stipend paid at the rate of $28,092 (2020 rate), which is tax-exempt and indexed annually, and Overseas Health Care cover.
An AGRTPS student who moves to Adelaide from overseas is eligible for an establishment allowance (after arrival at Flinders) of up to $1,485 to assist with relocation costs and airfares, provided receipts can be produced by the student.
Eligibilities
Applicants must satisfy the University’s academic entry requirements for a Masters degree by research or Doctorate by research.
Applicants are required to have successfully completed a degree at least the equivalent/comparable to an Australian First Class Hons degree(this is a four-year degree with a major research project in the final year)
Applicants must have met the English proficiency levels set by Flinders University for international students at the time of application.
Students for whom English is a foreign language will need to provide evidence of their English language competence.
Applicants must not hold an equivalent Higher Degree by research qualification. Applications are only open to students commencing a Higher Degree by research in Australia for the first time.
Applicants must not hold Australian citizenship, Australian permanent resident status or New Zealand citizenship.
Please see the conditions of award for full eligibility criteria given on the official link.
www.flinders.edu.au/scholarships-system/index.cfm/scholarships/display/a731e2
Future for Nature Awards 2021 (€50,000 grant)
Are you a young (35 years or younger), talented, and energetic nature conservationist committed to protecting species of wild animals and plants? Do you combine passion with action to create concrete results in nature conservation? Don’t hesitate to apply for the 2021 FFN Awards!
Each year Future For Nature awards 3 young, talented, and ambitious nature conservationists through the Future For Nature Awards.
The Future For Nature Foundation supports young, talented, and ambitious nature conservationists committed to protecting species of wild animals and plants.
They believe in the power of the individual.
Therefore, they select a new generation of nature conservationists who they believe make the difference for the future of nature. Natural leaders who inspire and with their drive and ‘stubbornness’ achieve impressive results.
Annually, they put three of these promising young people in the spotlight.
Benefits
Receive €50,000 for their nature conservation project
Gain international recognition for their work
Receive the handcrafted FFN Award during the annual ceremony in the Netherlands
Join the growing FFN Family of young nature conservationists
Winners will present their work at the Future For Nature Award event at Royal Burgers’ Zoo in Arnhem, the Netherlands. The event will take place in May 2021. Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by the Future For Nature Foundation.
Eligibilities
The candidate:
Must be born on or after the 31st May 1985 and before the 31st of May 2002.
Has achieved substantial and long-term benefit to the conservation status of one or more animal or plant species.
Has demonstrated commitment, determination and passion for conservation work.
Has demonstrated leadership, entrepreneurship and a clear view on conservation work.
Has been creative and innovative in his/her work.
Has demonstrated to be honourable in the conservation work performed.
Must be determined to continue his/her conservation work, as the Award aims to stimulate the winner’s future work. It is not an “end of career” prize.
Is able to explain his/her conservation work in proficient English (written and spoken).
The award should be used for a conservation initiative of the winner’s own choice and implemented by him/her.
The award should be used for the conservation of animal or plant species.
The conservation initiative can involve a component of (fundamental) research, but this should not be the main focus.
The relevance of the proposed activities to species conservation and the practical impact should be made clear.
Future For Nature will not allow administrative deductions to be made or claimed by mother organisations.
From all applications, 6 to 10 nominees will be selected.
These applicants will be asked to provide additional information (written info, photos, video), which will be used to select the final three Award.
Application
Application Website
https://futurefornature.org/apply
Application Criteria
https://futurefornature.org/application-criteria
Application Form
https://futurefornature.org/application-form-future-for-nature-award-2021
