Dear Colleagues, I would be grateful if you could circulate this ...
Dear Colleagues, I would be grateful if you could circulate this ... Dear Colleagues, I would be grateful if you could circulate this ...
Dear Colleagues, I would be grateful if you could circulate this information as widely as possible through you extended networks, especially those targeting prospective students. It includes details regarding the Australian Government’s postgraduate (MSc and PhD) scholarships programme for eligible ‘developing’ countries and, further down at the bottom, some background information on options to enroll in postgraduate research and taught courses in Agriculture at the Charles Sturt University (NSW, Australia) where I now have an attachment as an adjunct Associate Professor and am involved in postgrad teaching in sustainable agriculture. Among the CSU programmes on offer is a unique Doctor of Sustainable Agriculture programme. These links may be useful to you and if anyone would like to discuss these options further please do not hesitate to contact me. But please do so directly, by replying to d.hunter@cgiar.org or dahunter@csu.edu.au , do not reply to these group emails. The awards include: Australian Government -- PhD Awards in Agricultural Research for Africans. The Australia Awards program will support 20 eligible candidates in Africa for PhD studies in agricultural research at Australian universities, commencing in 2013. The program is open to nationals from the following countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda. The closing date for applications is 30 April 2012. http://www.adsafrica.com.au/countryAgriculture.php Also, check here for other Masters and Short Courses for Eligible African countries http://www.adsafrica.com.au/ Australian Government -- Australia Leadership Awards 2012. The Australian government makes a significant contribution to the education of talented individuals in the developing countries through its Leadership Awards. These cover a wider range of countries. The subject areas for study correspond to priorities of Australia's aid programs by regions and countries -- and include agriculture, energy, natural resources, and environment. These awards can cover both taught Postgraduate and Undergraduate courses. The deadlines for Development Scholarships and Leadership Award Scholarships are in February, March, April, and May -- varying by country. Please check the deadlines according to your region and country. http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/eligiblecountries.cfm Please read the guidelines carefully. There is a considerable amount of information provided and it is important to be clear on the criteria and eligibility. To give you a flavor of postgraduate study options at CSW the following may be of interest: Master of Sustainable Agriculture
<strong>Dear</strong> <strong>Colleagues</strong>,<br />
I <strong>would</strong> <strong>be</strong> <strong>grateful</strong> <strong>if</strong> <strong>you</strong> <strong>could</strong> <strong>circulate</strong> <strong>this</strong> information as widely as possible through <strong>you</strong> extended<br />
networks, especially those targeting prospective students. It includes details regarding the Australian<br />
Government’s postgraduate (MSc and PhD) scholarships programme for eligible ‘developing’ countries<br />
and, further down at the bottom, some background information on options to enroll in postgraduate<br />
research and taught courses in Agriculture at the Charles Sturt University (NSW, Australia) where I now<br />
have an attachment as an adjunct Associate Professor and am involved in postgrad teaching in sustainable<br />
agriculture. Among the CSU programmes on offer is a unique Doctor of Sustainable Agriculture<br />
programme. These links may <strong>be</strong> useful to <strong>you</strong> and <strong>if</strong> anyone <strong>would</strong> like to discuss these options further<br />
please do not hesitate to contact me. But please do so directly, by replying to d.hunter@cgiar.org or<br />
dahunter@csu.edu.au , do not reply to these group emails.<br />
The awards include:<br />
Australian Government -- PhD Awards in Agricultural Research for Africans. The Australia<br />
Awards program will support 20 eligible candidates in Africa for PhD studies in agricultural research<br />
at Australian universities, commencing in 2013. The program is open to nationals from the following<br />
countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya,<br />
Li<strong>be</strong>ria, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and<br />
Uganda. The closing date for applications is 30 April 2012.<br />
http://www.adsafrica.com.au/countryAgriculture.php<br />
Also, check here for other Masters and Short Courses for Eligible African countries<br />
http://www.adsafrica.com.au/<br />
Australian Government -- Australia Leadership Awards 2012. The Australian government makes a<br />
sign<strong>if</strong>icant contribution to the education of talented individuals in the developing countries through its<br />
Leadership Awards. These cover a wider range of countries. The subject areas for study correspond to<br />
priorities of Australia's aid programs by regions and countries -- and include agriculture, energy, natural<br />
resources, and environment. These awards can cover both taught Postgraduate and Undergraduate<br />
courses. The deadlines for Development Scholarships and Leadership Award Scholarships are in<br />
February, March, April, and May -- varying by country. Please check the deadlines according to <strong>you</strong>r<br />
region and country.<br />
http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/eligiblecountries.cfm<br />
Please read the guidelines carefully. There is a considerable amount of information provided and it is<br />
important to <strong>be</strong> clear on the criteria and eligibility.<br />
To give <strong>you</strong> a flavor of postgraduate study options at CSW the following may <strong>be</strong> of interest:<br />
Master of Sustainable Agriculture
http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/sustainable_agriculture/course-overview<br />
A very unique Doctor of Sustainable Agriculture programme, which combines research with a the<br />
above course of study for the Masters<br />
http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/doctor_sustainable_agriculture/course-overview<br />
PhD Science by Research only<br />
http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/doctor_philosophy_science/course-overview<br />
You may also download the Postgraduate Study Guide from the CSU website.<br />
Danny Hunter<br />
Senior Scientist<br />
Diversity for Livelihoods Programme<br />
Bioversity International<br />
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