223 postgraduate students have been supported through MLA and its predecessor organisations since 1975.
The scholarship program supports students doing postgraduate studies (mostly PhDs) for the three years of their candidature. Students receive a stipend higher than Australian Postgraduate Award stipends, plus support for project costs.
Students’ projects are varied and cover a wide range of industry-related topics, and include all areas of interest in MLA’s livestock production R&D programs. Many students supported by this scheme are working within these funded research programs, whilst others are working on projects independent of MLA programs.
Upon completion, more than 70% of students supported by this scheme continue to work within the meat and livestock industry. A significant proportion go on to play important leadership roles in agricultural and livestock industries.
Students are supported for the three years of their candidature, and the program is ongoing with an intake of around 10 students per year.
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