E C Tommerup PhD Regional and Rural Leadership Scholarship

Agricultural Science, Agriculture, Botany and travel grant from University of Queensland

October 9, 2026: Closed on Friday, Oct 9

Up to A$5,000

About

The University of Queensland offers one AUD 5,000 travel scholarship, held for up to one year, for current higher-degree research students in agricultural science, food science, plant and forestry science or agribusiness. Funding supports meaningful engagement with regional, rural and remote Australian communities on research addressing local priorities. The application form accepts both PhD and MPhil students, domestic and international. Priority goes to Queensland regional or rural connections, proposed travel within those communities, or a commitment to work there after graduation. Applications require a principal-advisor endorsement, a CV, research and travel plans, and supporting documents. The extended deadline is 11:59 pm on 9 October 2026; apply through the linked UQ online form.

Eligibility

Career stage: Master’s · PhD

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Covers: One AUD 5,000 travel award held for up to one year; research and community engagement in rural or regional Australia.

Host location: Australia

Current UQ enrolment; proposed research travel to regional, rural or remote communities in Australia. Queensland connections and travel receive priority.

Nationality or residence: Domestic and international UQ research students may apply.

Eligibility source Source 2

Reviewed Sep 30, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.

Current UQ PhD or MPhil students in the specified agricultural, food, plant, forestry or agribusiness fields, with qualifying travel plans and principal-advisor endorsement.

Topics

The University of QueenslandAUD 5,000 travel scholarshiphigher-degree research studentsAgricultural Science Food Scienceplant and forestry scienceagribusinessregional, rural and remote Australian communitiesQueensland