Arthur McComb was Professor of Environmental Science at Murdoch University from 1989 – 1996. He was passionate in wanting to improve the state of environmental management, based on rational, logical and well-founded biological principles.
This award has been established by his family to commemorate his desire to continually improve our knowledge of the Western Australian biota and its management.
Funding body: The Arthur McComb PhD Field Work Grant
Study level: PhD
Value (including stipends, expenses and top-ups): Up to $3000 pa for up to 3 years if field work is required in each year of the PhD
To help meet the costs of field work required for a project on an aspect of conservation and management of the Western Australian biota
Duration and start date: Up to 3 years over the period of the PhD Research
Application criteria:
• Must be a current Murdoch student
• have had Confirmation of Candidature (CoC) approved
• maintain continuous full-time enrolment
• be within the allowed enrolment period for the Degree
• have submitted a satisfactory Annual Progress Report for the previous year
• successful applicant will be decided on the basis of relevance and importance of the project for conservation and the funds available and referee support
• not have submitted your thesis for examination
Apply by 31st March 2019 (Awarded in April 2019)
To apply To apply, students must submit:
1. A separate sheet containing name, contact details and nationality.
2. A one to two page CV including details of undergraduate studies, employment, extracurricular interests, and a statement outlining your goals and aspirations
3. Up to one page description of your project, including a justification and approximate costing of the field work, and a statement of the funds available and how the grant funds will be used
4. A brief reference from your supervisor
Please submit all your application documents to Graduate Research Office
Contact: Please email Dr Jane Chambers or call him on 9360 2739 for more information.
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