Green and Golden Bell Frog Conservation Science Vacation Scholarship

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 over the 2026-2027 vacation period.

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.

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 (allowing 2-3 weeks for processing).

The scholarship also provides the non-compulsory opportunity to participate in a research learning experience after semester 2 2026 and concluding before the start of semester 1 2027.

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