The Cuthbertson Elite Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship

Overview

As a result of an endowed gift from the late Lady Cuthbertson the University of Tasmania can offer named research scholarships to honour the late Sir Harold Cuthbertson and the late Lady Cuthbertson. This gift, along with a contribution from the College of Science and Engineering, will provide a Cuthbertson Elite Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (Scholarship) in the areas of agricultural, horticultural, aquaculture or silviculture.

Value & Duration

This Scholarship consists of a base living allowance stipend of $32,192pa (2024 rate, indexed annually) and a top-up scholarship of $10,000pa (not indexed) for 3.5 years.

Closing Date

01 June 2024

Eligibility

The following eligibility criteria apply to this Scholarship:

  • An applicant who has completed at least four years of tertiary education studies, with First Class Honours or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution
  • An applicant applying for a full-time PhD at the University of Tasmania, with a research project in agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture, or silviculture
  • An applicant who has not been awarded a degree at the same or higher level as the proposed candidature/scholarship
  • An applicant who is an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia

Application Process

Applicants who wish to apply for the Scholarship, in addition to a PhD and a base living allowance stipend, should visit the University of Tasmania’s Apply Now website and complete an application. At the end of the application, within the Comment field, please advise that you are also applying for the Cuthbertson Elite Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship.

All applications that meet the eligibility criteria will automatically be considered for the Scholarship.

Provision of the award is determined by demonstration of academic merit, as well as by the personal qualities and achievements that are relevant to the applicant making a significant contribution to society.

More information

For detailed information about the conditions of award please see the University:

Please Note: This Scholarship does not cover costs and fees, such as the Student Services and Amenities Fee. This is the candidate's responsibility.

Please contact GraduateResearch.Scholarships@utas.edu.au for more information.