Status: Open
Applications open: 3/02/2023
Applications close: 24/02/2023View printable version [.pdf]
About this scholarship
Description/Applicant information
This project focuses on designing novel functionally-based biomonitoring protocols of microbial and stygofauna communities. Energy flows and carbon loads regulating the targeted groundwater ecosystems will be investigated under different scenarios involving e.g., aquifer drawdown, contamination, and climate change-related effects such as increased temperature or salinity. By targeting different environmental conditions of the aquifer and groundwater (space) over time (seasonality), the baseline information generated will provide guidelines on how to maintain and rehabilitate healthy groundwater habitats. Investigations of the microbial and stygofaunal communities will be carried out with a multidisciplinary design including hydrogeochemical assessment tools combined with molecular tests.Student type
- Future Students
Faculty
- Faculty of Science & Engineering
- Science courses
Course type
- Higher Degree by Research
Citizenship
- Australian Citizen
- Australian Permanent Resident
- New Zealand Citizen
- Permanent Humanitarian Visa
- International Student
Scholarship base
- Merit Based
Value
This scholarship provides a living stipend of $32,250.00 p.a. pro rata indexed, based on full-time studies, for up to a maximum of 3.5 years
Scholarship Details
Maximum number awarded
1Eligible courses
Doctor of Philosophy – Science and EngineeringEligibility criteria
- Domestic or international candidate
- Full-time enrolment
- 1st class Honours in Biology or Environmental Science (Master or equivalent Bachelor degree for international students)
- Strong background in water ecology
- Highly motivated to conduct multidisciplinary studies
Application process
Send an email to mattia.sacco@curtin.edu.au
Applications close on the 24th of February 2023. Interviews will start on the 27th of February 2023
Enrolment Requirements
Recipients must complete their milestone 1 within 6 month of enrolment and remain enrolled on a full-time basis for the duration of the scholarship
Enquiries
Mattia.sacco@curtin.edu.au
