SARDI Science Bursary for Aboriginal Students

The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) delivers, through research and development, innovation to enhance the food, fibre and bioscience industries and living environmental systems. SARDI is a division of Primary Industry and Regions SA (PIRSA).

In line with the PIRSA Reconciliation Action Plan, SARDI promotes opportunities which support Aboriginal people with their aspirations of sustainable solutions within primary industries, and invests in future workforces by supporting tertiary-level students through the establishment of a bursary for Aboriginal students.

The SARDI Science Bursary for Aboriginal Students provides $1500 to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander graduate to undertake post-graduate study in science at a tertiary institution in South Australia.

Applications are invited from honours graduates currently undertaking or wishing to undertake post-graduate studies in agriculture, fisheries or forestry science.

Applicants must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and their application will be considered on the merit of their research program and how it directly relates to the research undertaken within SARDI.

Applications will be assessed by a selection panel and the successful applicant will be announced by the end of March 2012.

Download an application form (DOC 145.5 KB)  or contact Sadie Watchman at SARDI on (08) 8303 9466 or e-mail: sadie.watchman@sa.gov.au  for more information.

All applications are confidential and can be addressed to:

Sadie Watchman
SARDI Science Bursary for Aboriginal Students
GPO Box 397
ADELAIDE SA 5001

Applications open 3 January 2012 and close 16 March 2012.