NZ Plant Protection Society Research Scholarship

VALUE:

Up to $3000

TENURE OF AWARD:

One year.

CLOSING DATES FOR APPLICATIONS:

01 October 2016
01 October 2017
Applications close on 1 October each year.

NUMBER OF AWARDS OFFERED:

One each year.

History or background of award

The NZ Plant Protection Society has a primary objective to pool and exchange information on the biology of weeds, invertebrate and vertebrate pests, pathogens and beneficial organisms, and methods for modifying their effects. As part of this objective, the Society has established a trust fund to support the NZPPS Research Scholarship.

Purpose of award

To encourage research in relevant disciplines (entomology, plant pathology, weed science, zoology, ecology, and plant protection sciences), on topics relating to control of pests, pathogens and/or weeds in primary production (pastoral and arable agriculture, horticulture, foresty), or the natural or human environment.

Selection criteria

Scholarship applications from university students or students registered in other recognised New Zealand tertiary institutions will be considered.
In making awards, consideration will be given to the appropriateness and relevance of the proposed research, academic record of the applicant(s), and supporting statements from supervisors, peers or sponsors.

How do students apply?

Applications should be made on the application form available below or from the secretary. The applicant should include:
* a statement describing the proposed research and the applicant's perceptions of the importance and relevance of the project,
* a supporting statement from the applicant's supervisor/mentor, and
* a copy of the applicant's academic record.
Application Form

Additional information

For enquiries, contact the secretary at secretary@nzpps.org.

Decision makers

Sub committee of NZPPS Exec Committee.

How and when do students learn of the decision?

Letter by NZPPS Secretary.

What conditions are attached to acceptance of this award?

Recipients will be encouraged to become members of the Society and present a paper about their research to one of the Society's conferences.

Who else has information about this award?

All university scholarship offices.

For guidelines, application forms and more information about this award contact:

Position: Secretary
Organisation: NZ Plant Protection Society Inc.
Address: Private Bag 4749 Christchurch 8140
E-mail: secretary@nzpps.org
Website: http://www.nzpps.org/