Future Crops Centre Scholarship

The ARC Training Centre for Future Crops is working directly with industry and the community to train the next generation of research and industry leaders to deliver impactful projects with real-world implications for food security. Students in plant science and communication in science will have opportunities to engage with industry partners and communities on projects to improve the yield and nutritional value of the crops that underpin the energy and protein content of the human diet. Together, the Centre will build future R&D capabilities in the Agrifood sector to drive growth, productivity and competitiveness for the benefit of agriculture and global food security. These scholarships enable students to pursue a PhD program conducting research that is either a core project within the Centre, or closely aligns with the strategic directions of the Centre, based in the College of Science at the Australian National University. The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support including a stipend of $34,938 per annum (paid fortnightly) for 3.5 years with a possible 6-month extension. Recipients receive HDR Fee Remission Merit Scholarship if applicable, along with additional benefits such as dependent child allowance, relocation reimbursement, and thesis allowance. Students are expected to actively participate in outreach activities, take on leadership roles in Centre committees and meetings, and remain engaged with both industry and academic partners within the Centre training program.