Scholarships Boost Agricultural Research in WA
Ten emerging scientists will embark on research projects to drive innovation across Western Australia’s agriculture and food sector with support from the Cook Government.
The successful recipients have been announced under the second round of the WA Agricultural Research Collaboration (WAARC) Postgraduate Research Scholarship Program.
The program is among a suite of research and development initiatives being delivered by WAARC, backed by a $25 million investment by the Cook Labor Government.
Scholarship recipients will pursue research projects in crop genetics, livestock production, weed management, agtech, biosecurity, climate resilience and natural capital.
The program will be delivered in partnership with WAARC’s three university members – Curtin, Murdoch and The University of Western Australia – with student researchers to gain valuable firsthand experience across the industry.
Recipients will be mentored by leading scientists from CSIRO, Grower Group Alliance and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
The new recipients will join WAARC’s inaugural cohort of 22 PhD scholarship students.
Two PhD students will support WAARC’s new polyphagous shot-hole borer research projects, with access to professional development, industry networks and hands-on experience.
For the full list of scholarship recipients, visit www.waarc.org.au .
Comments attributed to Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis:
“The WAARC Postgraduate Research Scholarship Program is an exciting initiative connecting future industry leaders with our universities to contribute high-impact research and development across Western Australia’s evolving agriculture and food sector.
“The scholarship program embeds students in WA’s regional networks, giving them hands-on experience with farming systems and a better understanding of the industry’s priorities.
“I’d like to congratulate this year’s ten scholarship recipients, who are joining a dynamic and dedicated research landscape where they will grow their skills and professional networks.
“This program has been highly successful in introducing bright minds to the exciting research and development opportunities that exist across primary industries in WA.”
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook Labor Government/Scholarships-awarded-to-grow-agricultural-research-in-WA-20250820