Strengthened capacity in the Australian rice research industry – PhD top-up scholarships

⁠⁠⁠AgriFutures Australia’s investments are driven by five-year RD&E plans that address the needs of our industries and stakeholders, and ensure our priorities are industry and government driven. Our aim is to increase knowledge that fosters sustainable, productive rural industries.

AgriFutures is committed to assisting the Australian rice industry to achieve the overarching water productivity target of 1.5 tonnes/ML. To achieve this target, the AgriFutures Rice Program invests in research, development and extension (RD&E) to improve the productivity, profitability and sustainability of the Australian rice industry.

The target is ambitious and will rely on whole-of-industry collaboration and investment in targeted breeding traits, agronomic and technological advancements in irrigation management, accelerated adoption of best practice research and innovation, and strengthened industry capacity to ensure the industry can meet the challenges of the future. The priorities for the Program are detailed in the AgriFutures Rice Program RD&E Plan 2021-2026 and applicants must thoroughly review the RD&E Plan prior to submitting an application.

This request for quotation is open to proposals that address Priority 4 Strengthened Industry Capacity in the RD&E Plan and more specifically, projects that address the following key area will be considered for investment:

PhD top-up scholarships to support career pathways for researchers and industry participants with a focus on water productivity.

Please note that AgriFutures Rice Program PhD top-up scholarships are typically $10,000 per annum over three years.