Highly motivated PhD candidates that want to conduct their PhD studies in New Zealand are welcomed by the Food Transitions 2050 to apply for the PhD Positions in Food and Future Landscapes. Applications for the academic year 2022-2023 are now rolling.
The PhD scholarship is open for all domestic and international students that reside in New Zealand at the time of application towards a PhD programme at an NZ university or college of their choice. The selected candidates will be given a tuition fee and a yearly stipend.
The Joint Postgraduate School Food Transitions 2050 is a new partnership initiative between five research organizations located in the Canterbury region: the University of Canterbury (UC), Lincoln University (LU), Plant & Food Research, Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research, and AgResearch.
Food Transitions 2050 focuses on food sustainability. The school’s core purpose is to support the transition to more future-focused, sustainable food systems and preparation by the year 2050. The intention is that the PhD student experience is as consistent as possible across the School, and work is underway to further align the PhD requirements of the two universities.
Application Deadline: 5th November 2021 or 31st January 2022
Established in 1873, University of Canterbury is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Christchurch (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Canterbury. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, New Zealand, University of Canterbury (UC) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Canterbury (UC) 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 146 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.