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Monday, December 14, 2009

New Zealand: Doctoral Research Scholarship at The Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust

Overview

AGMARDT announces its continuing interest in supporting doctoral research within the agricultural, horticultural and forestry industries in New Zealand in line with its strategic aims to develop capabilities in research and training as part of the process of gaining greater expertise in the food and agribusiness sectors.

Up to six scholarships will be offered to students with good academic records for commencement in the 2008 academic year. In this year's funding round the AGMARDT Trustees invite applications from all disciplines that relate, in some way, to:

agriculture
horticulture, or
forestry

Scholarship Funding

The scholarship stipend is $25,000 per annum, with a contribution towards fees of up to $4,500 per annum. A start-up payment of $2,000 for project consumables applies to the first year of study only and is allocated to the Department for the scholar's project. An amount of up to $3,000 towards the costs of attending one relevant overseas conference may be applied for by the scholar during the tenure of the scholarship. The scholar may also apply for reimbursement of up to $500 of thesis publication costs on completion of the degree; a copy of the thesis and proof of costs will be required. Approved payments will be made direct to the scholar.


Eligibility and Conditions

Full details on eligibility and conditions, including the following, are set out in the AGMARDT Doctoral Scholarship Regulations:

Recipients of the scholarships are required to engage in full-time study at a New Zealand university.

The tenure is for a maximum of thirty-six months. No extensions will be granted.
Awards are made only to persons who are either New Zealand citizens or hold New Zealand residency papers.

Students who are already enrolled for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy are ineligible to apply.

Application Procedure

The Application Package, full regulations and referee report coversheet and guidelines are available from: agmardt@clear.net.nz, application forms are also available from: www.agmardt.org.nz

For further details telephone (09)499 6173, fax (09) 472 8620, or email: mailto:agmardt@clear.net.nz

Closing date: 31/10/2010


SIX copies of the application form and attachments (please see full regulations), PLUS the original, must reach AGMARDT at the following address no later than 31 October:

General Manager
AGMARDT
P O Box 25207
Panama Street
Wellington 6146.


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