With the aim of providing a world-class education to highly qualified students, The University of Sydney is providing International Postgraduate Research Scholarships in Rewilding for the academic session 2024/2025.
The scholarship is open to domestic and international students who demonstrate outstanding academic merit and a passion for advancing knowledge in social science or ecology. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work closely with Associate Professor Thomas Newsome, delving into the complexities of rewilding under his expert guidance.The University of Sydney is one of Australia’s leading universities, located in the heart of the country’s largest city. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in Australia and has a long history of academic excellence. The university is renowned for its world-class teaching and research, with a diverse range of programs across numerous disciplines.
Western Sydney University Information
Established in 1989, Western Sydney University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Penrith (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), New South Wales. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Bankstown, Nirimba, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Liverpool City, Parramatta South, Parramatta City, Penrith, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Westmead. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Training, Australia, Western Sydney University (WSU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Western Sydney University (WSU) 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. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Offered Benefits
The Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Rewilding offers recipients an annual stipend allowance equivalent to the University of Sydney’s Research Training Program (RTP) rate ($40,109, indexed annually on 1 January) for up to three years and six months, subject to satisfactory academic performance. This generous support aims to enable scholars to focus wholeheartedly on their research endeavors, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field of rewilding.
Application Process
Interested candidates can apply online through the designated application portal. For further details and application guidelines, please visit [ here](link to application portal).