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Peter Cullen Postgraduate Scholarship
General Information
The NSW Government has developed a postgraduate scholarship in honour of the late Professor Peter Cullen AO FTSE. Professor Cullen contributed significantly to a new way of thinking about managing water resources in Australia, and NSW.
"The scholarship will honour the work and achievements of Professor Cullen, supporting those who have been inspired by his leadership and vision for water."
Premier of NSW, Nathan Rees
The program is jointly funded by various New South Wales Government Water Agencies, including the Department of Water and Energy, Sydney Catchment Authority, State Water, Hunter Water and Sydney Water.
The aim of the scholarship is to:
- Improve our understanding of how rivers, groundwater, wetlands and estuaries function and respond to enhanced management
- Improve the linkages between water science and water management in NSW
- Provide research opportunities for water specialists in NSW.
Funds available
A three year scholarship of up to $20,000 p.a. will be awarded each of the years 2009-2011.
Funds totalling $60,000 will be available to the successful student over a three year period, but with a sufficient prior written request the allocated funds could be extended to a fourth year.
The scholarship may form part of a stipend and/or support student research. The scholarship can be used to pay for equipment, field expenses, sample processing etc.
Eligibility
For eligibility, you must be:
- A first year PhD research student enrolled at an Australian university during 2009
- An Australian citizen or have permanent residency
- A student with interests in water science*, or water management*.
The following additional conditions apply:
- Supervisor endorsement will be necessary
- Employer endorsement will be required
- Preference will be given to first year full-time students
- The top up of existing scholarships may be considered.
* Includes interests in bio-physical sciences, social sciences, resource economics, information sciences, spatial analysis and modelling.
Selection criteria
- Demonstrated academic excellence in chosen field (a copy of full academic transcript to be supplied)
- Provision of written proof of supervisor’s support, indicating how a scholar may benefit from participation in the Peter Cullen Scholarship
- Demonstrate how the research is relevant to water management in NSW.
Reporting
The successful applicants will be required to submit an annual progress report to remain eligible for the scholarship. The progress report as a minimum provides:
- a financial report on expenditure
- list project activity
- project outcomes
All communication for the project will be required to acknowledge the scholarship.
Enquiries
Simon Williams
Senior Scientist
Department of Water and Energy
Telephone 02 42249687 or 0413 601 500
Email simon.williams@dnr.nsw.gov.au
Closing date
Applications must be received by Friday 30 January 2009
All application forms and documents should be sent:
| By Post: | Peter Cullen Postgraduate Scholarship Department of Water and Energy PO Box 53, Wollongong, NSW 2500, Australia |
| By email: | information@dwe.nsw.gov.au |