Application Deadline: Unspecified
The Pacific Agriculture Scholarships and Support and Climate Resilience (PASS-CR) Program provides scholarships and support to postgraduate students in agriculture, forestry and fisheries at The University of the South Pacific (USP) and Fiji National University (FNU). Since 2005, ACIAR has supported research scholarships at Pacific Universities. The scholarship program has achieved significant results, strengthening agricultural innovation systems in the Pacific. It is part of the Australian Government’s support to our Pacific neighbours.
ACIAR Pacific postgraduate scholarships are offered in the Pacific, to Pacific Islanders. This enables scholars to research agricultural problems within the context that the solutions need to work, to build professional networks which will be relevant post-study and to remain close to family and culture.
Scholarship Criteria
- Applicants must be a citizen of and currently reside in Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, or Vanuatu
- Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for postgraduate study at USP or FNU
- Applicants must directly align their research proposals with one of the research topics listed in the compendium or develop a unique research proposal that aligns with one of the broader research themes provided.
- Applicants must be able to meet government and university mandated requirements for travel to Fiji for study at FNU or USP Laucala, or Samoa for study at USP Alafua.
Scholarship Details
Scholarships are available at USP and FNU for:
- USP – PhD and Masters by research
- FNU – PhD including for FNU faculty, Masters by Research or Masters by Coursework (with a thesis component)
Scholarships will be awarded for up to 2 years for Master’s students and up to 3 years for a PhD candidate.
Tuition is paid directly for the relevant program of study. Student research grant costs are shared
How to Apply
For more information on how to apply and to check your eligibility, please contact:
The University of South Pacific (USP)
Mr Josevata Cava, ACIAR – USP Graduate Officer
Fiji National University (FNU)
Ms Varsha Dutt
between ACIAR and USP or FNU. Funds to present research results at an international conference are included in the scholarship.
More Info: ACIAR Pacific Agriculture Scholarships, Support and Climate Resilience Program
