Call for Presentations The University of Sydney offers Postgraduate Research

Call for Presentations The successful candidate will have a background in basic plant and / or plant physiology, agricultural / biological/ Environmental science, and has a proven interest in mathematical modeling and experimental field work in rural environments.

Open Scholarship for International Students: Yes

Scholarships Open to Students Following the State: Citizens of Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, an Australian citizen, and America

Scholarship Description: Call for Presentations Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at the University of Sydney is calling for expressions of interest from potential PhD candidates, to apply for a PhD scholarship to study in a new research project: "Canopy architecture contrasting wheat lines? On genes 'tin': a trait to increase yield under drought "This project is part of the Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) funded Managed Environment Facility (MEFs) initiative, a pre-breeding research program aimed at increasing the level of genetic gain in winter cereal grown under limited water conditions in the contrasting environments of the Australian wheat belt. http://www.callforpapersinfo.com
http://thescholarshipprogramme.com The Call for Presentations project will begin with a review of relevant scientific literature is guided by a faculty supervisor. Students will learn to use modeling software, and to develop a set of data for modeling purposes. Field experiments will be conducted in rural NSW, and in the greenhouse in the Sydney area. Experimental work will inform the design of simulation scenarios.Call for Presentations Participants will explore the physiological characteristics and architectures for their role and benefit in improving adaptation of Australia's most important cereal crop, wheat, the growth condition of limited water.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: June 30, 2011

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Master’s Scholarships at Swansea University

Agriculture Scholarships Applicants must hold an offer to study a Masters or MRes taught at the University of Swansea from September 2011. Only the UK or EU candidates are eligible to register. Students usually must be privately funded and must enroll in an eligible postgraduate course at Swansea University for the first time in September 201

Open Scholarship for International Students: None

Agriculture Scholarships Description: Swansea University has 80 Master's Scholarships worth £ 2.700 towards the cost of which is available for students enrolling in the Master Taught or MRes program in September 2011. Currently we have 80 scholarships available for taught Master's or MRes students enrolling in September 2011. This Agriculture Scholarships is open to applicants for Master's programs across the entire University and are offered by each School or College. Awards are available for both full-or part-time Masters or MRes study. http://www.callforpapersinfo.com
http://thescholarshipprogramme.com Each Teacher scholarships worth £ 2.700, which can only be used to offset the cost of education. In addition to the above awards, Swansea University will offer 20 scholarships further associated with a new masters program. Full details will soon be available online

How to Apply: If you wish to apply for a scholarship, you must complete the Scholarship Application Form Pg. This Agriculture Scholarships will be sent to you automatically after you have applied for a place to study at Swansea and made an offer by the University.

Scholarship Application Deadline: July 25, 2011.

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