The University of Adelaide is offering the Paul Samuel Hossfeld Research Scholarship in South Australian Quaternary Geology to support PhD students conducting original research with fieldwork components. This scholarship provides financial assistance to researchers exploring South Australia's geological history during the Quaternary period.
Scholarship Overview
The Paul Samuel Hossfeld Research Scholarship is designed specifically for doctoral candidates focusing on South Australian Quaternary Geology. Recipients will receive a one-time payment of $2,200 AUD to support their research activities, particularly fieldwork expenses.
Applications are currently open and will remain so until June 15, 2025. Successful applicants can expect to receive notification of outcomes from mid-July 2025.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must:
Be enrolled in a PhD program within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology at the University of Adelaide
Be conducting research specifically in South Australian Quaternary Geology
Have a research project that includes a fieldwork component
Hold one of the following citizenship/residency statuses: Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, or international student
Application Process
Interested candidates should complete the application form available on the University of Adelaide's scholarship portal and submit it via email to research.scholarships@adelaide.edu.au by close of business on June 15, 2025.
This supplementary scholarship can complement other funding sources, making it an excellent opportunity for PhD students to secure additional financial support for their geological fieldwork in South Australia.
For researchers interested in Australia's geological history, particularly the Quaternary period (covering approximately the last 2.6 million years), this scholarship provides valuable support for field investigations that contribute to our understanding of South Australia's geological development.
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