Green and Golden Bell Frog Conservation Science Vacation Scholarship
$2,000
4
19 October 2025
Scholarship details
Establishment
Research into successful conservation of amphibians is a field of increasing need due to unprecedented declines of amphibian populations globally. Locally, the green and golden bell frog was once a common species which has suffered a substantial range contraction and is now listed as a threatened species.
The School of Environmental and Life Sciences is providing scholarships to students demonstrating a keen interest in and commitment to conservation biology. This includes an opportunity to participate in a field ecology research experience within the monitoring program for the threatened Green and Golden Bell Frog in either:
- Spring - 2 scholarships for the period October to December 2025, or
- Summer - 2 scholarships for the period January to March 2026.
Apply now and indicate which of the above periods you are interested in.
For more information, please review the Terms and Conditions.
Applicable to environmental science, ecology, field research, undergraduate, postgraduate, part-time study permitted.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you will need to:
- Be enrolled in a relevant program with the School of Environmental and Life Sciences, with units completed in Environmental Science and/or Ecology.
- If successful, be willing to complete CARE modules and other induction activities which will be organised by the SELS team.
- Demonstrate an interest in gaining experience in the research topic over the summer vacation period and have previously gained experience with the Conservation Science Research Group.
- Receive this scholarship for one of the advertised survey periods only.
Required Documentation
Required documents will be listed on the ‘Your Documents’ page of your application. The application portal accepts PDF only. A maximum of 3 PDF smaller than 5 MB can be added per document type upload field.
- A brief statement (maximum 300 words) outlining your experience and/or interest in field ecology and amphibian conservation biology and availability to participate in a monitoring program over the Summer vacation period.
Benefit
The scholarship provides a benefit of $2000. This will be paid on acceptance of the scholarship.
The scholarship also provides the non-compulsory opportunity to participate in a research learning experience during one of two survey seasons:
- Spring - 2 scholarships will be available for the period October to December 2025, or
- Summer - 2 scholarships will be available for the period January to March 2026.
This research will be under academic supervision within the school who will also help determine the details about dates, times and locations.
Selection
Selection shall be based on the eligibility criteria and assessment of your:
- Academic merit (cumulative Grade Point Average),
- Consideration of your written submission and demonstrated interest in the research area,
- Any previous experience with the Conservation Science Research Group, and
- indicated willingness to complete CARE modules and other induction activities.
Selection will be approved on the recommendation of the Scientific Officer, Kooragang Island Bell Frog Monitoring Program, School of Environmental and Life Sciences.
College
College of Engineering Science and Environment
Contact Details
Scholarships
Student and Academic Services
University of Newcastle
University Drive
CALLAGHAN NSW 2308
Phone: +61 2 4921 5000
Email: scholarships@newcastle.edu.au
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