Professor Newton Barber Honours Scholarship in Plant Science

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Overview

This scholarship is offered in memory of the late Professor Newton Barber, who was the first professor of botany at the University of Tasmania. Professor Barber set the current research strengths for Plant Science in pea and eucalypt genetics.

Eligibility

  • Available to a student commencing honours in botany within the School of Natural Sciences, Discipline of Biological Sciences, in Semester 2, 2024.
  • Selection will be based on academic merit.
  • Candidates should also be aware that some University-wide scholarships are applicable for Botany projects – this can be discussed with the Biological Sciences honours co-ordinator: eloise.foo@utas.edu.au

On-going Eligibility

  • Achieve a minimum Pass result in all units studied each semester

Amount

$4,000

Duration

Up to one year

Starting Date

08 May 2024

Closing Date

30 June 2024

Apply

Apply online prior to closing date. Applications cannot be submitted after closing date.
As applicants will be assessed on the quality of application, all questions should be answered in full. Please ensure care is taken with spelling and grammar.

Application status

Open

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