RTP Scholarships are funded by the Commonwealth Government to provide support to candidates enrolled in a Higher Degree by Research at an Australian University.
The National Wine and Grape Industry Centre (NWGIC) conducts world-class research in grape and wine science, in the areas of plant pathology, vine physiology, fruit development, fruit and wine composition, sensory characteristics of wine and consumer preference.
Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent resident are encouraged to apply for AGRTP-NWGIC scholarships, which are awarded to postgraduate researchers with exceptional promise whose research area is relevant to the key research objectives of NWGIC. Further information regarding the Australian Government's Research Training Program is available on the Department of Education and Training website.
Projects available are:
AGRTP-NWGIC scholarships are generally for full-time study towards higher degrees by research. These scholarships are highly competitive, and only applicants who meet the following eligibility criteria will be considered:
AGRTP-NWGIC scholarships will not be available to those who:
Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent resident are encouraged to apply for AGRTP-NWGIC scholarships, which are awarded to postgraduate researchers with exceptional promise whose research area is relevant to the key research objectives of NWGIC. Further information regarding the Australian Government's Research Training Program is available on the Department of Education and Training website.
Charles Sturt will rank scholarship applicants according to a specified criteria (see Scholarship Application Guide for further details)
The scholarship provides the following benefits:
Stipend: $27,082 per annum, payable in fortnightly instalments.
Applicants seeking a scholarship associated with the Charles Sturt-based ARC-ITTC (Projects - ICHDR2, ICHDR6, ICHDR8) for Innovative Wine Production will be eligible for a stipend top-up to $35,000 per annum.
Tuition Fees: Fee exemption for a period equivalent to three years (six sessions) for PhD/Research Doctorate OR two years (four sessions) for Research Masters at full-time study.
Operating Funds: Scholarship recipients are allocated an allowance per session of enrolment to assist with the reimbursement of costs associated with the candidate's research.
Relocation Allowance: Scholarship recipients may be eligible to receive a relocation allowance for the cost of relocating themselves, their spouse, and dependants to a Charles Sturt campus, to a maximum of AUD$5,000.
AGRTP-NWGIC scholarships are normally tenable for three years for Research Doctorate studies, and two years for Research Masters studies subject to satisfactory progress.
An extension of up to six (6) months may be granted for Research Doctorate candidates, where the candidate is making satisfactory progress and the grounds for the extension relate to the study and are beyond the control of the candidate.
Scholarship candidates are entitled to 20 paid annual leave working days per year, 10 paid sick leave days per year and may be eligible for up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave with the duration of the scholarship