E C Tommerup PhD Regional and Rural Leadership Scholarship

Closed Full funding Postgraduate Australia

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Opportunity details

State University
The university of Queensland Australia
Area
Australia
Host Country
Australia
Deadline
Study level
Postgraduate
Opportunity type
Scholarships , Fellowships , Grants
Opportunity funding
Full funding
Eligible Countries
This opportunity is destined for all countries
Eligible Region
All Regions

Description

Enrolment status: Current UQ student
Student type: Domestic, International
Study level: Postgraduate research (HDR)
Study level: Agriculture and animal sciences
Scholarship focus: Rural or remote
Funding type: Travel
Scholarship value: $5,000
Scholarship duration: This scholarship may be held for up to 1 year
Number awarded: 1
Applications open: 24 August 2026

Eligibility:

You are eligible if you are a HDR student undertaking research in the fields of agricultural science, food science, plant and forestry science, or agribusiness and are planning to undertake travel to regional, rural and remote communities in Australia to engage in work that addresses local priorities and challenges.

Priority will be given to applicants who: 

  • are from or currently residing in regional, rural and remote communities across Queensland; and/or 
  • propose to undertake travel to regional, rural and remote communities across Queensland; and/or 
  • demonstrate a commitment to working in regional, rural and remote communities across Queensland following the completion of their studies.

Selection criteria:

Your application will be ranked on the basis of: 

  • Academic achievement and the potential of scholastic success; and 
  • Any other matters the selection committee considers to be relevant to your future research development. 

 

Rules:

Schedule A: Postgraduate Research Scholarships (PDF, 617.44 KB)

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