Deadline: 17-Jun-22
Applications are now open for the 2023 Nuffield Scholarships for Australian to continually deliver cooperative learning through their extensive globalised agricultural network, and this will remain unchanged.
A Nuffield Scholarship is unique opportunity to explore the world to find new best practices, ideas and resources to carry back home. Scholars are renowned as being able to embrace change, being versatile and seeking innovative ideas – all of which are quality traits during uncertain times. This recent period has been extraordinary, so there has never been a better time to research how the world has changed, and how agriculture can adapt to complex food supply chains, trade restrictions and consumer behaviour going forward.
The Nuffield program opens doors to exciting and rewarding experiences. Whether it’s walking the halls of Westminster or Washington DC, or touring a leading wheat and maize research facility in Mexico, a scholarship presents a career defining opportunity.
As a Scholar you will:
- Research a topic to add value to the Australian primary industry sector
- Join a global network of 1,800 Scholars, who have enjoyed this unique experience
- Become a member of Nuffield to promote primary industries and issues
- Travel overseas and have access to international businesses and individuals not otherwise reachable.
Program Components
- 2022 Nuffield Australia National Conference is a chance to meet the Nuffield network and agri-business leaders, receive a briefing about the program and formally be awarded the scholarship.
- 2023 Contemporary Scholars Conference (CSC) is a week-long program for all newly-selected scholars from around the world.
- Scholars build networks and consider international trade and policy issues affecting agriculture. Scholars share and learn about different cultures, represent their country and industry, and enhance their leadership skills.
- 2023–24 Global Focus Programs (GFP) offer a four-week, group travel experience spent in various countries. Scholars investigate agricultural production, marketing, trade, environmental issues and experience social and cultural aspects of each region.
- 2023–24 Individual Study Program enables scholars to travel to countries of choice to study their chosen individual research topic.
- Both written and verbal reporting is a requirement of the scholarship and these are completed following the 14 weeks of research, as specified by Nuffield Australia.
Funding Information
- $30,000 bursary, subject to guidelines set out on this website to cover costs associated with the study and reporting some funding will be withheld as an assurance on the submission of an approved report
- Any likely costs exceeding the bursary value must be met by the scholar.
Eligibility Criteria
- Between 28-45 years of age. Please note that exceptional candidates outside this age range will be considered
- Ordinarily a resident of Australia
- Engaged in farming, horticulture, fishing or associated industries
- Intending to remain involved in food and fibre industries in Australia.
For more information, visit Nuffield scholarships.
For more information, visit https://www.nuffield.com.au/how-to-apply