Aspi Baria PhD Scholarship

Aspi Baria was an admired, respected and well-known water scientist from ACTEW Corporation (ACTEW) in Canberra who tragically died following a boating accident on 12 May 2007. ACTEW and ANU have established a PhD scholarship via the ANU Water Initiative in Aspi's name, to enhance the study of water related science in Australia. This prestigious scholarship will have water as its overall theme and the successful candidate will have a background and interest in chemical, environmental or engineering aspects of water quality and/or distribution.

Scholarship value:

3 year full time scholarship - $26,140 tax free (option to 3.5 yrs)
Travel allowance for conference attendance - up to $8,000
One computer grant - up to $3,000
Opportunity to receive additional research support - up to $54,000

Eligibility:

Australian citizen, New Zealand Citizen or Australian permanent resident
Bachelors degree with first class honours, or a research Masters degree from a recognised university
Strong background in water related research
Able to commence studies in 2008

Application Form
Proposed Research Topic
Conditions of Award

Applications due: Friday 13 June 2008.

Please submit application form (including referee reports) and your proposed research topic to:
(By Mail) Student Records, The Australian National University, Pauline Griffin Building (11), Canberra ACT 0200 Australia
(In Person) Student Records, Student Administration Services, Pauline Griffin Building (11), Ellery Crescent Acton ACT

Enquiries:
Ms Roz Smith roz.smith@anu.edu.au Tel: +61 (0)2 6125 6599
Dr Lance Heath lance.heath@anu.edu.au Tel: +61 (0)2 6125 4672