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Borlaug-McEwen Agriculture PhD Scholarship

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Borlaug-McEwen Agriculture PhD Scholarship is a postgraduate research scholarship for international students intended to do research in Agriculture subjects either in the USA or Australia.

Dr. Norman Borlaug was an American Agronomist and often called as ‘the father of Green Revolution’. 

Dr Borlaug developed new wheat varieties and improved crop management practices which transformed agricultural production in Mexico, Asia and America during the 1940s and 1950s.

He was awarded the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his increased crop production and contribution to world Peace.

He was also awarded some prestigious prizes such as the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1977), National medal of Science (2004) and the United Nations FAO Agricola Medal (2010).

Sir John McEwen

Sir John McEwen was an influential Australian politician and a successful farmer. He was the 18th Prime Minister of Australia from 1967 to 1968.

He also served as Deputy Prime Minister for twelve years and acting Prime Minister many times from 1958 to 1971.

McEwen took on the Commerce and Agriculture portfolios in 1949. McEwen was a determined, hard bargainer and a vigorous defender of Australia’s interests in Agriculture, Industry and Commerce, he became widely known by the nickname ‘Black Jack’.

He was awarded the prestigious Japanese Order of the Rising Sun, First class in 1973.

Eligibility

Your Age Criteria

Do you meet either of the below criteria?

  •    You must be aged up to 45 years

Your Academic Achievement

Will you have completed an undergraduate degree (normally a Bachelor’s degree) and a master degree with an academic background and grade that:

  • A First Class Honors Degree or equivalent, or,
  •  A GPA of 3.65/4.0 or higher
  • A Bachelor/Master degree in Agriculture subject

English Language Criteria

  • TOEFL (79)
  • IELTS (6.5)
  • PTE-Academic 58

 

You must:

  • be an international student willing to do PhD either at the USA or Australia
  • have an unconditional offer of admission (Except financial matter) or be enrolled in a full-time  PhD at any university
  • be willing to research involving Agriculture preferably in drought, salinity, climate change, food production
  • hold an honors degree (first class or second class upper) or a master’s degree in a related field with a substantial research component

Benefits

The Scholarship will provide a stipend allowance for up to three years, subject to satisfactory academic performance. The PhD recipient is encouraged to complete their PhD in 3 years but may apply for an extension of the primary stipend allowance for up to 6 months.

Value
Eligibility
Open Date
Close Date
Reward: Full Scholarship
  • PhD in the USA: US$50,000 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
    • PhD in Australia: AUD$60,000 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
    International student
    • PhD in the USA and Australia
    • PhD in Agriculture,
    • Research involving drought, salinity, climate change and food production
    01 September 2024
    15 October 2024

    How to Apply

    Please submit a brief summary of your:

    • Qualifications 
    • Admission letter from either USA or Australian University
    • Past history and interest in the agri-food sector
    • Short CV with publications 
    • Research Proposal
    • And any other relevant information 

     

    • To the attention of:  
      Dr Jo Sarmiento
      Graduate Research Officer

    Email: borlaug.mcewenscholarship@gmail.com

    • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting immediately until the position is filled.

    Terms and Conditions

    Please refer to the Terms and Conditions section for more information. 

    Before applying please read the Eligibility section more carefully.

    1. Background
    2. This Scholarship provides assistance towards education and living expenses for a PhD student to do postgraduate research in Agriculture.  
    3. Eligibility
    4. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant having an unconditional offer of admission or being currently enrolled to study full-time in a PhD within the School of Agriculture at any university of the USA and Australia.
    5. Applicants must be willing to conduct research involving drought, salinity, climate change and food production.
    6. Applicants must also hold at least one of the following:
      I. an Honours degree (First Class or Second Class Upper) or equivalent in a relevant discipline, or
      II. Masters degree with a substantial research component.
    7. Selection Criteria
    8. The successful applicant will be awarded the Scholarship on the basis of:
    9. Academic merit,
      II. area of study and/or research proposal,
      III. curriculum vitae.
    10. The successful applicant will be awarded the Scholarship on the nomination of the Scholarship committee.
    11. Value
    12. The Scholarship will provide education and living allowance for up to three years, subject to satisfactory academic performance.
    13. The PhD recipient is encouraged to complete their PhD in 3 years but may apply for an extension of the primary stipend allowance for up to 6 months.
    14. Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree prior to the commencement of the Scholarship will be deducted from the maximum duration of the Scholarship excluding the potential extension period.
    15. The Scholarship is for commencement in the relevant research period in which it is offered and cannot be deferred or transferred to another area of research without prior approval.
    16. No other amount is payable.
    17. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funding.
    18. Eligibility for Progression
    19. Progression is subject to attending and passing the annual progress evaluation.
    20. Leave Arrangements
    21. The Scholarship recipient receives up to 20 working days recreation leave each year of the Scholarship and this may be accrued. However, the student will forfeit any unused leave remaining when the Scholarship is terminated or complete. Recreation leave does not attract a leave loading and the supervisor’s agreement must be obtained before leave is taken.
    22. The Scholarship recipient may take up to 10 working days sick leave each year of the Scholarship and this may be accrued over the tenure of the Scholarship. Students with family responsibilities, caring for sick children or relatives, or experiencing domestic violence, may convert up to five days of their annual sick leave entitlement to carer’s leave on presentation of medical certificate(s). Students taking sick leave must inform their supervisor as soon as practicable.
    23. Research Overseas
    24. The Scholarship recipient may not normally conduct research overseas within the first six months of award.
    25. The Scholarship holder may conduct up to 12 months of their research outside the USA and Australia. Approval must be sought from the student’s supervisor, and will only be granted if the research is essential for completion of the degree. All periods of overseas research are cumulative and will be counted towards a student’s candidature. Students must remain enrolled full-time at the University and receive approval to count time away.
    26. Suspension
    27. The Scholarship recipient cannot suspend their award within their first six months of study, unless a legislative provision applies.
    28. The Scholarship recipient may apply for up to 12 months suspension of the Scholarship for any reason during the tenure of the Scholarship. Periods of Scholarship suspension are cumulative and failure to resume study after suspension will result in the award being terminated. Approval must be sought from the student’s supervisor. Periods of study towards the degree during suspension of the Scholarship will be deducted from the maximum tenure of the Scholarship.
    29. Changes in Enrolment
    30. The Scholarship recipient must notify the Scholarship authority and their supervisor promptly of any planned changes to their enrolment including but not limited to: attendance pattern, suspension, leave of absence, withdrawal, course transfer, and candidature upgrade or downgrade. If the award holder does not provide notice of the changes identified above, the University may require repayment of any overpaid stipend.
    31. Termination
    32. The Scholarship will be terminated:
    33. on resignation or withdrawal of the recipient from their research degree,
      II. upon submission of the thesis or at the end of the award,
      III. if the recipient ceases to be a full-time student and prior approval has not been obtained to hold the Scholarship on a part-time basis,
      IV. upon the recipient having completed the maximum candidature for their degree as per the rules.
    34. if the recipient receives an alternative primary stipend scholarship. In such circumstances this Scholarship will be terminated in favour of the alternative stipend scholarship where it is of higher value,
      VI. if the recipient does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave, or
      VII. if the recipient ceases to meet the eligibility requirements specified for this Scholarship, (other than during a period in which the Scholarship has been suspended or during a period of approved leave).
    35. The Scholarship may also be terminated by the University before this time if, in the opinion of the University:
    36. the course of study is not being carried out with competence and diligence or in accordance with the terms of this offer,
      II. the student fails to maintain satisfactory progress, or
      III. the student has committed misconduct or other inappropriate conduct.
    37. The Scholarship will be suspended throughout the duration of any enquiry/appeal process.
    38. Once the Scholarship has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to University error.
    39. Misconduct
    40. Where during the Scholarship a student engages in misconduct, or other inappropriate conduct (either during the Scholarship or in connection with the student’s application and eligibility for the Scholarship), which in the opinion of the University warrants recovery of funds provided, the University may require the student to repay payments made in connection with the Scholarship. Examples of such conduct include and without limitation; academic dishonesty, research misconduct within the meaning of the Research Code of Conduct 2023 (for example, plagiarism in proposing, carrying out or reporting the results of research, or failure to declare or manage a serious conflict of interests), breach of the Student Charter 2020 and misrepresentation in the application materials or other documentation associated with the Scholarship.
    41. The University may require such repayment at any time during or after the Scholarship period. In addition, by accepting this Scholarship, the student consents to all aspects of any investigation into misconduct in connection with this Scholarship being disclosed by the University to the funding body and/or any relevant professional body.
    42. Acknowledgment
    43. The Scholarship recipient must acknowledge the support of the Borlaug-McEwen Agriculture PhD Scholarship in any media, publications or presentations arising from the research.
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