PhD Study Opportunities
Centre Director,
Professor Oula Ghannoum
If you’re interested in working in the horticulture industry, our Centre’s PhD programs are unlike any others in Australia.
We offer far more than a standard research degree—here, you’ll gain exceptional training, networking opportunities, and career benefits that set you apart.
With a supervisor panel spanning both industry and academia, and a guaranteed one-year placement in industry, you won’t just complete a PhD — you’ll launch a career with purpose and impact.
Centre PhD Benefits
We are offering generous, tax-free PhD scholarships, with industry placement designed to equip you to be a future leader in horticulture.
16 fully funded scholarships are available.
Funding is for 3.5 years.
PhD projects will be available across our four program areas.
We are committed to providing an exceptional PhD experience. As a Centre student you will have free access to training provided by both the Centre and your host University. You’ll also be eligible to apply for additional internal funding opportunities available to Centre students to pursue project ideas.
Our Centre students are funded to travel for Centre training events, Centre Forums and placements, and will build a network of fellow students and leaders.
Graduates will come away with diverse career path options:
in research;
in industry;
as consultants; or
as entrepreneurs.
Across the horticulture industry, our partners are constantly seeking PhD qualified employees. Doing your PhD with our Training Centre will give you the networks, knowledge and confidence to land a job you love after graduating.
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