Trillion Trees Shirley Fyfe Scholarship

Required Documents

• a summary of your intended research project
• written confirmation from your proposed supervisor of your project
• a personal statement of two A4 pages maximum
• a written reference from a person qualified to comment on either your academic studies or current or past employment.

This scholarship is available to support a student's study for an honours year degree, PhD or Masters in the Discipline group of Environmental and Conservation Science. It is intended for a person whose project focuses on a contemporary environmental issue associated with the health of Western Australia's native trees in ecosystems. Some examples, where projects can be based around include remote sensing role of invertebrate and vertebrate fauna in tree health biology, ecology and management of pests, diseases and beneficial microorganisms health of native trees in urban and peri-urban landscapes and sustainable biodiversity plantings.

To apply for this scholarship you must:

• intend to enrol full-time in an honours, PhD or aMRT level course within the Discipline group of Environmental and Conservation Science at Murdoch University
• have a record of high achievement in previous studies or professional work
• intend to conduct research into a contemporary environmental issue in the field of environmental use or preservation of Western Australia's native trees.