The Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA) connects countries worldwide to discover sustainable methods of food production without increasing greenhouse gas emissions.
New Zealand – Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarship (NZ-GRADS) enables STEM students from developing countries to undertake their PhD studies in agriculture at a New Zealand university. There are 4 available PhD projects to choose from.
Host Country: New Zealand
Host University: any New Zealand University
Name of the scholarship: New Zealand – Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarship (NZ-GRADS)
Number of Awards: Not specified
Degree Level: PhD
Available PhD projects:
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Assessing soil carbon changes associated with land management and land use change
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Long-term soil phosphorus fertiliser implications for soil nitrogen cycling and Greenhouse Gas emission.
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Plant and plant/microbiome traits impacting N2O emissions from soil
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Climate Neutral Farms (ClieNFarms)
Check the application link for further details.
Financial Benefits:
The scholarship covers the following for a total of three years (36 months):
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New Zealand University annual tuition fees and associated student levies up to a total of $10,000 NZD per year
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An annual living stipend of $28,000 NZD per year (tax-free)
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Medical insurance cover up to $700 NZD per year
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Visa application costs a maximum of $1,000
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Return flights to New Zealand up to a maximum of $6,000
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Book and thesis preparation allowance of up to $1,500 (one-off)
Other Benefits:
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You can bring your family to live in New Zealand with you.
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You will be studying at a top New Zealand University or Research Organisation.
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You will be actively supported through various extension and networking events hosted in New Zealand.
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You may be able to work alongside your studies, as PhD students studying in New Zealand usually have unlimited work rights.
Check the application link for further details.
Eligibility:
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Be from a developing country (as defined by the International Monetary Fund)
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Have completed a Master-level qualification or the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with honours in one of the following topics: agriculture, soil science, microbiology, genetics, environmental modelling, plant science, environmental chemistry/science, or other related fields.
Application Deadline: 30 September 2022
Application Link:
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Interested applicants can check this link for details - https://cutt.ly/NZqKpnL