Scholarship Description
Two scholarships are available: PhD Project 1: The student will use genetic data (microsatellites and MHC) to establish a captive breeding program of the remnant populations of five endangered freshwater fish species from the lower MDB. PhD Project 2: The student will use approaches in landscape genetics and comparative phylogeography to identify environmental factors influencing long-term genetic diversity, connectivity and persistence of populations in the wild. The successful applicants will have prior experience in population genetics, captive breeding, analyses of mating systems and/or other related research areas. Scholarship 1: Australian Postgraduate Award (Industry with a full-time $26,669 tax-free stipend in 2010. Scholarship 2: Australian Postgraduate Award equivalent scholarship with a full-time $22,500 tax-free stipend in 2010.
| Reference Number: | 4934 |
| Study Subject: | Molecular Ecology |
| Web Address: | http://www.flinders.edu.au/scholarships |
| Provided By: | Flinders University |
| To be undertaken at: | Flinders University. |
| Level: | Post Graduate |
Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to 2 people. Open for applications from July 12, 2010 until August 30, 2010.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD22500 (minimum per annum). This award is to be used for research and living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of up to 3 and a half years.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: SCIENCE - GENERAL.
Eligibility
This scholarship requires you to have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia or New Zealand or permanent residents can apply.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
| Main Contact Assoc Prof Luciano Beheregaray Flinders University Phone: +6100882015243 Email: luciano.beheregaray@flinders.edu.au Web Site: http://www.bio.mq.edu.au/molecularecology Address: Sturt Rd Bedford Park SA, Australia 5042 |
| Main Contact Scholarships Office Flinders University Phone: (08) 8201 3115 Fax: (08) 8201 5175 Email: scholarships@flinders.edu.au Web Site: http://www.flinders.edu.au/scholarships/ Address: Union Basement GPO Box 2100 Adelaide SA, Australia 5001 |
