BNHRC Fully-funded master's projects
We are seeking expressions of interest from exceptional students wanting to pursue a two-year, fully funded Master’s degree in climate and weather research at ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Sydney
About the program
The NSW Bushfire and Natural Hazards Research Centre (BNHRC) is a unique research consortium led out of Western Sydney University, in partnership with ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ, University of Wollongong, The Australian National University, The University of Melbourne and University of Tasmania, designed to deliver applied research. Funded by the NSW Government via the Department of Planning and Environment, the Centre brings together response agencies, policy makers, and public land managers to co-design research with universities that benefits NSW communities and the environment. The Centre’s new Climate and Weather research node will be based at the ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Sydney. The node will launch a targeted Masters’ program with students conducting research projects to better understand climate and weather extremes of relevance to bushfires and floods and their impacts.
Why choose us?
Students will have the opportunity to work with experts at the ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Climate Change Research Centre, build valuable research and industry connections across the BNHRC, and perform cutting-edge research with real-world impact. Possible projects include but are not limited to investigations of rainfall extremes, flash droughts, severe convection, climate drivers, and fire weather.
Eligibility
Due to administrative constraints, this call is limited to applicants with valid work rights in Australia. Successful applicants will hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, have an excellent academic record, and be motivated and curious. Programming and mathematics skills are a plus, as is previous research experience. Successful applicants will hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, have an excellent academic record, and be motivated and curious. Programming and mathematics skills are a plus, as is previous research experience.
How to submit an expression of interest
2025 Fully-funded master's projects in climate and weather: expression of interest
We are seeking expressions of interest from exceptional students wanting to pursue a two-year, fully-funded Master's degree in climate and weather research at ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Sydney
Note: Owing to the large number of applications received versus the few available student places, the short timeframe required for student enrolment, and the different ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç entry requirements for international and domestic students, we are only accepting expressions of interest from domestic candidates with existing rights to work in Australia.
The NSW Bushfire and Natural Hazards Research Centre (BNHRC) is a unique research consortium led out of Western Sydney University, in partnership with ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ, University of Wollongong, The Australian National University, The University of Melbourne and University of Tasmania, designed to deliver applied research. Funded by the NSW Government via the Department of Planning and Environment, the Centre brings together response agencies, policy makers, and public land managers to co-design research with universities that benefits NSW communities and the environment. The Centre’s new Climate and Weather research node will be based at the ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Sydney. The node will launch a targeted Masters’ program with students conducting research projects to better understand climate and weather extremes of relevance to bushfires and floods and their impacts.
Students will have the opportunity to work with experts at the ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Climate Change Research Centre, build valuable research and industry connections across the BNHRC, and perform cutting-edge research with real-world impact. Possible projects include but are not limited to investigations of rainfall extremes, flash droughts, severe convection, climate drivers, and fire weather.
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Successful applicants will hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, have an excellent academic record, and be motivated and curious. Programming and mathematics skills are a plus, as is previous research experience.
To submit an expression of interest, please fill out the form below. Please also email your CV, letter of motivation, and university transcripts with the subjectÌýFully-funded master's projects in climate and weather: expression of interestÌýto:ÌýÌý
Submissions will remain open until all places are filled. Selected candidates will be invited to submit a formal application for study at ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ.ÌýºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ's CRICOS Provider Code is 00098G.
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