ARC Centre of Excellence for Plant Energy Biology Jan Anderson HDR Supplementary Scholarships

The Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology at The Australian National University is seeking applications from highly qualified and motivated candidates for PhD programs which enhance plant energy efficiency by simultaneously optimising energy capture, conversion and use in changing environments to improve the sustainable productivity of plants. The scholarship provides a top-up stipend of $7,000 per annum for up to 3 years to supplement the base ANU HDR stipend scholarship (currently AUD$34,000 per annum tax free). Research must address one or more of the following centre programs: (1) Tuning energy systems as better environmental sensors for rapid response and resilience, (2) Improving the efficiency and function of 'gatekeeper' cells that control whole-plant performance, or (3) Identifying epigenetic marks and gene variants to optimise energy use across variable environments. The scholarship is contingent on the successful candidate securing an ANU PhD base stipend scholarship. International students are welcome to apply but must bring a competitive based stipend scholarship and be able to meet the costs of tuition fees and health insurance. Students who are unsuccessful will be automatically considered for the ARC Centre of Excellence Plant Energy Biology Postgraduate Scholarship.