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PhD Opportunity - Pasture System Greenhouse Gas Dynamics

Scholarship details

PhD Opportunity - Pasture System Greenhouse Gas Dynamics
Study levels Ph D
Value A stipend of $40,000 p/a plus up to $10,000 p/a towards fees
Close date Friday, 28 November 2025
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student for a three-year, pasture focused research project. The student will work with a multidisciplinary team investigating climatic and production drivers of soil greenhouse gas emissions from pasture systems in 爆走黑料, as part of the Whenua Haumanu project. This PhD programme is funded through the prestigious T.R. Ellett Agricultural Research Trust and includes an annual stipend of NZ$40,000 in addition to covering student fees and StudentSafe insurance (if applicable) up to NZ$10,000 annually. The programmes are suited for a candidate with an Honours or Masters qualification in Agronomy, Pasture Science, or plant-related disciplines, with a strong background in data management and statistical analysis.

Entry requirements

Candidates must have an Honours or Masters qualification in Agronomy, Pasture Science, or plant-related disciplines, with a strong background in data management and statistical analysis.