Maximising Vanilla Production Through Increased Understanding of Physiology and Biochemistry University of Western Sydney in Australia

PhD scholarship opportunity at Charles Darwin University in Darwin, Australia, focused on tropical protected cropping , indigenous hydroponics , and indigenous plant production . The project is industry-linked and supported by the Future Food Systems CRC , with collaboration from Orlar International and links to Indigenous bush food enterprises. Research themes include growing temperate leafy greens and Indigenous plant species in tropical conditions, with possible work in greenhouse experimenta...

PhD opportunity at Charles Darwin University in tropical protected cropping, hydroponics, Indigenous crops, microbial ecology, and plant-microbe interactions . This project, titled “Demonstration of microbial-active protected cropping systems for tropical horticulture and Indigenous crops in the Northern Territory” , is a collaboration between Charles Darwin University and Orlar International , with links to Indigenous bush food enterprises and broader food system development initiatives in nort...

PhD scholarship opportunity at The University of Newcastle, Australia in sustainable agriculture , pesticide formulations , environmental science , and chemistry . This project develops wood vinegar (pyroligneous acid) as an eco-friendly adjuvant and carrier for pesticide formulations, with the goal of reducing environmental pollution, leaching, runoff, and harm to soils, waterways, and non-target organisms while maintaining crop protection. The research includes advanced chemical analysis (GC-M...

Plants MDPI announces the Plants Travel Award 2026 , a travel grant opportunity for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in plant science . The award is intended to support early-career researchers who plan to present their work at an international plant science conference in 2027 . The award provides a CHF 800 travel grant and a certificate of achievement . A total of 3 awardees will be selected. Eligibility highlights: applicants must be PhD students or postdoctoral fellows working in pla...

University of Melbourne graduate research applicants may be automatically considered for the Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS) and RTP Scholarship when applying for a Graduate Research program. This is a major opportunity for students seeking a PhD or Master's by Research in Australia. The scholarship package includes a living stipend of A$39,500 per year , full tuition fee coverage , a relocation allowance , and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students. Around 600 scho...