Curtin University is offering a HDR Scholarship in Environmental Controls of Soil Carbon Sequestration. This exciting opportunity is part of the ARC Industrial Transformation and Training Centre for Healing Country, an Indigenous-led initiative. The selected candidate will receive a stipend of $35,000 per year for up to 3.5 years, with international student tuition fee offsets available.
Applicants must hold a First or Upper Second-Class Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) or a Master’s degree in a relevant science field, such as ecology, environment, soil, agriculture, or biological sciences. Candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of soil processes, restoration ecology, and the soil carbon cycle, along with excellent communication and scientific writing skills. The ability to work collaboratively, including with Indigenous communities, and proficiency in conducting both field and laboratory research are essential.Curtin University is a leading global institution known for its strong focus on innovation, research, and industry partnerships located in Perth, Western Australia. Established in 1966, Curtin offers a wide range of programs across disciplines such as science, engineering, business, and health sciences. The university is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and indigenous knowledge, playing a pivotal role in research that addresses real-world challenges.
Founded in 1966, Curtin University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Perth (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Western Australia. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Kalgoorlie, Northam, Sydney, Miri and Singapore. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Training, Australia, Curtin University (Curtin) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Curtin University (Curtin) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 53 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Australian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.