University of Tasmania Research Scholarship in International Environmental Law and Governance, Australia

University of Tasmania invites applicants to submit application for a research scholarship in the area of International Environmental Law and Governance

The PhDproject will draw upon the renowned strengths of the Faculty of Law and IMAS as leading international centres in the study of the environment, climate change, Antarctic and oceans law and governance.
It will interest candidates who are planning careers in international environmental affairs, in private legal practice or working in government, United Nations agencies, inter-governmental organisations, non-governmental organisations and academia.

The supervision team for this PhD research will be led by Dr Jeffrey McGee, Senior Lecturer in Climate Change/Marine/Antarctic Law at UTAS

There are various other leading researchers in climate change, oceans and Antarctic law and governance who may participate in the supervision research team including; Professor Jan McDonald (Environmental and Climate Change Law), Professor Ben Richardson (Environmental Law), Professor Marcus Haward (Oceans/Antarctic Governance), Dr Julia Jabour (Oceans/Antarctic Law) and Dr Peter Lawrence (International Environmental Law/Climate Justice).

The PhD experience will be based in the unique city of Hobart, Tasmania, an international centre for Oceans and Antarctic research and a leading place for environmental law research and teaching within Australia. Hobart is the home of the CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research Divisions and the Australian Antarctic Division. Hobart is also the capital of Tasmania, home to a world-class art museum, centre of a flourishing local gourmet food culture and gateway to world heritage listed national parks in Southern Tasmania.

Scholarship Provider/ Funding Agency

University of Tasmania, Australia

Study Area

It is open to students wishing to research in one of the following areas:

• Climate Change Law and Governance
• International Environmental Law and Governance
• Antarctic Law and Governance
• Ocean Law and Governance
• Geoengineering Law and Governance
• Climate Change Justice

Scholarship open for

Domestic and International Applicants

Scholarship Level

PhD Research Project

Eligibility

The following eligibility criteria apply to this scholarship:

• The scholarship is open to Australian (domestic) candidates and to International candidates.
• The PhD must be undertaken on a full-time basis.
• Applicants must already have been awarded an Honours degree or hold equivalent qualifications or relevant and substantial research experience in an appropriate sector.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate strong research and analytical skills.

Number of Scholarships

Not specified

Scholarship Duration

Scholarship is awarded for the duration of 3 years, with a possible 6 month extension

Coverage/Scholarship Benefits

This scholarship provides $25,849pa (2015 rate) living allowance for 3 years, with a possible 6 month extension.

Application Method

Applicants should complete the Application for Admission and Scholarship for Higher Degree Research Candidature form (see How to Apply on the Graduate Research Future Students Page) and indicate in Section 9 Scholarship Support that you wish to be considered for the International Environmental Law and Governance Scholarship.

Deadline

30 September 2015

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