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PhD Scholarship in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering for the Development of Novel Controlled-Release Fertilisers and Manufacturing Processes

Scholarship details

PhD Scholarship in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering for the Development of Novel Controlled-Release Fertilisers and Manufacturing Processes
Study levels Ph D
Value $35,000 stipend per annum plus PhD Tuition Fees for 3 years.
Close date Sunday, 30 June 2024
Ethnicities Maori
Domestic/international Both domestic and international

About the scholarship

The New Materials and Technologies Development Research Team at Te Herenga Waka鈥擵ictoria University of Wellington is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate in chemistry, materials science, or chemical engineering to contribute to research on the development, characterisation, applications, and manufacture of new materials and products derived from proprietary nanostructured calcium silicate material. The project aims to develop more efficient fertiliser products that reduce nutrient run-off and pollution, involving laboratory work, field trials, and collaboration with industry partners.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed a Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with Honours in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, with First or Upper Second Class Honours (or similar), or an equivalent GPA score. Candidates must meet the entry requirements for a PhD degree in Chemistry or Engineering at Victoria University of Wellington. M膩ori students are strongly encouraged to apply.