Whanganui River Enhancement Trust Scholarship, University of Waikato, New Zealand
Whanganui River Enhancement Trust Scholarship,Undergraduate Students,University of Waikato, New Zealand
Job Description: The Whanganui River Enhancement Trust was established in 2003 to provide resources to mitigate adverse effects on the catchment of the Whanganui River that result from the operation of the Tongariro Power Development. The Trust aims to promote the enhancement of the Whanganui River catchment by supporting research into river processes, the catchment’s water quality, land management practices and the river’s native and introduced fish. The Scholarship was established in 2005. This scholarship is intended to support Masters students at the University of Waikato undertaking research that is relevant or applicable to the catchment of the Whanganui River.
Candidates for the scholarships will be expected to have completed and passed at least three papers towards their Masters degree prior to taking up the award.
The successful candidates will be required to be enrolled as a full-time student undertaking research towards a Masters thesis at the University of Waikato during the tenure of the scholarship.
The research to be undertaken during the tenure of the scholarship must contribute to an understanding of one or more of the following areas, with clear relevance or application to the Whanganui River catchment:
* River processes
* Water quality and enhancement
* Native or introduced fish
* Land Management practices.
Candidates will be required to have an understanding of geological sciences, biological sciences, chemistry, economics or planning that is appropriate to the research project to which the Scholarship is to be applied. Applications must be accompanied by: An abstract of the research proposal A description of the research goals An outline of the methodology A statement of how the proposed research supports the aims of the Whanganui River Enhancement Trust A brief CV
The Scholarship can be held in conjunction with any other scholarship or award administered by or through the University, unless specifically precluded by the regulations of the other award.
The Student will be encouraged to consult with the Trust to enable the findings of the research to be disseminated in a way that assists the Trust to achieve its aims. Normally this would include the Trust receiving a copy of the thesis and the student coming to a Trust meeting to give a presentation on the thesis.
The Student will acknowledge the financial assistance of the Whanganui River Enhancement Trust in the thesis document and any publication or public presentation prepared by the scholar that used findings derived from the research funded under this scholarship.
Closing date
The closing date for this award is 31 October 2010.
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