Australia
May 14, 2013
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is calling for graingrowers to consider applying for a GRDC-sponsored Nuffield Scholarship.
James Clark, GRDC northern panel chair says the Nuffield Australia Farming Scholarships are highly regarded and have contributed significant gains to the grains industry.
“One of our current GRDC northern panellists, Aaron Sanderson is a recent Nuffield Scholar and he described the opportunity to travel and explore tropical agriculture as ‘life changing’,” Mr Clark said.
“GRDC recognises the need for growers to keep pushing the envelope in terms of production so we encourage growers to look to the world for new ideas that can be applied in the Australian farming system.”
Applications close on 30 June and successful applicants will spend a total of 16 weeks travelling – including six weeks of group travel to countries such as China, India, Brazil, USA, Canada and through Europe.
Scholars then travel for a further 10 weeks by themselves drilling down into a research topic of interest and of value to industry.
Nuffield Australia Farming Scholars chief executive officer, Jim Geltch says the scholarships provide growers with a unique opportunity to stand back from day-to-day occupations and study a primary industry subject in depth.
Mr Geltch says academic qualifications are not mandatory, however applicants will need to show selectors they have the qualities to make the best use of this opportunity.
For more information, visit www.nuffield.com.au/scholarships.
For information on GRDC-supported research, visit www.grdc.com.au.
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