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TNQ Drought Hub Honours Scholarship Expression of Interest

The Tropical North Queensland Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (THQ Drought Hub) is paving the way to deliver drought resilience activities in tropical north Queensland in partnership with James Cook University (JCU).

The TNQ Drought Hub is offering scholarship opportunities for JCU students who are interested in undertaking an Honours project in 2024 on a topic that is aligned to the
TNQ Drought Hub priorities

The TNQ Drought priorities encompass drought and climate change adaptation, land management, innovation, and technology, enhancing skills and human capacity, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait agricultural enterprise. These priorities will help guide the key challenges and opportunities for agricultural businesses, their towns and communities and regions within Tropical North Queensland to build drought resilience and preparedness.

The scholarships are up to the value $5,000 for full-time students and up to $2,500 for part-time students over the duration of one year.

The successful students will be passionate about building resilience and drought preparedness in agriculture and associated industries.

To apply, please complete the Expression of Interest form below. Applications close 30 November. For any questions, contact tnqhub@jcu.edu.au