ANU – ARC Centre Of Excellence For Plant Energy Biology Warwick Hillier Honours Scholarships in Australia, 2022: (Deadline 1 December 2022)

The Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology (PEB) at The Australian National University is seeking applications from motivated candidates for Honours programs.  Our centre invests heavily in research training at all levels, and we would like to invite applicants to consider carrying out Honours research training with us.

PEB offers a unique research experience that will allow students to develop scientific and professional skills to be successful. By carrying out an honours, masters or PhD research project in this Centre you will benefit from:

• Direct hands-on training and supervision by dedicated research staff organised in small teams, which will provide high-level training in a number of scientific approaches on a daily basis, directly at the laboratory bench. This is complemented by supervision by senior investigators who have guided many research students over the years.
• Dedicated support staff in science communication, IT support and bio-informatic approaches.
• Hands-on access and experience with the state of the art equipment for scientific research, such as next-generation sequencing, plant genetics, plant phenomics, quantitative proteomic and metabolomics approaches, and computational biology
• Interaction with a variety of national (The University of Western Australia, The Australian National University, University of Adelaide; La Trobe University) and international (China, US, UK, Germany, France, Sweden, Japan) collaborators.
• Discussion on student research and advice on careers by a variety of international scientific leaders who visit the Centre regularly

About Australian National University (ANU)

ANU is a world-leading university in Australia’s capital city, Canberra. Our location points to our unique history, ties to the Australian Government and special standing as a resource for the Australian people. Our focus on excellence in research and education ensures our graduates are in demand the world-over, well-prepared to address complex contemporary challenges.

Australian National University Bachelors

• Type Undergraduate
• Organisation Australian National University (ANU)
• Country to study Australia
• School to study Australian National University (ANU)
• Course to study Not specified
• State of Origin
• Gender Men and Women
• Application Deadline December 1, 2022

Aim and Benefits of Australian National University Bachelors

• The successful applicants of ANU – ARC Centre Of Excellence For Plant Energy Biology Warwick Hillier Honours Scholarships in Australia, 2022 will receive AU $7,000 per year.

Requirements for Australian National University Bachelors Qualification

• The ANU – ARC Centre Of Excellence For Plant Energy Biology Warwick Hillier Honours Scholarships in Australia, 2022 are open to applicants from all nationalities.
• Applicants with exceptional academic merit are eligible to apply.
• Applicants must have gained entry into the Honours year of an undergraduate program offered by the Research School of Biology.
• Applicants of ANU – ARC Centre Of Excellence For Plant Energy Biology Warwick Hillier Honours Scholarships in Australia, 2022 must be pursuing their research in plant energy biology.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Australian National University Bachelors

• Applicants are selected for the ARC Centre of Excellence for Plant Energy Biology Warwick Hillier Honours Scholarships based on their academic excellence.
• If there is no candidate of sufficient merit, the selection committee reserves the right to make no award.

Documents Required for Application

• Applicants must submit a completed application form.
• Applicants are required to submit their academic records.
• Applicants need to submit their contact details and the name of their supervisor.
• Must provide the names and contact information of two academic referees.

Application Deadline

December 1, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Australian National University (ANU) on www.anu.edu.au to applyApplications for students commencing in semester 1 open 1 November and close 31 December.  Applications for students commencing in semester 2 open 1 May and close 30 June.

Applications are to be emailed to rsb.studentadmin@anu.edu.au and must include:

• completed application form (available from the top of this page);
• the applicant’s academic record;
• name and contact details of the applicant’s identified supervisor/s; and
• contact details for two academic referees familiar with the applicant.