MDFRC offers a number of undergraduate and postgraduate places at both the Albury-Wodonga and Mildura laboratories. Students apply to their chosen university which then organises co-supervision by researchers at MDFRC. Students undertake a research project and complete a major thesis supervised by both university and MDFRC staff members. A list of MDFRC researchers' areas of interest can be downloaded.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
PhD theses must make a major original contribution to scientific knowledge in the chosen area of research.
Duration: Typically 3 to 5 years full time.
Eligibility: Honours degree of at least four years duration in a relevant discipline.
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Honours (Hons)
The honours degree is an opportunity to undertake individual research on a topic of your interest. It is the entrance to future research opportunities, both in the form of higher research degrees and as a career in research.
Duration: 1 year full time.
Eligibility: Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline.
Each year MDFRC offers the Terry J. Hillman Honours Educational Prize to intending honours students enrolling at either Charles Sturt University (Thurgoona or Wagga Wagga campus) or La Trobe University (Albury-Wodonga campus).
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Project |
University |
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Annaleise Klein |
Salinity-induced acidification of upper Murray River wetlands |
La Trobe University |
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Simon Coates |
Investigate the physiological requirements of spiny crayfish in relation to their distribution |
La Trobe University |
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Summer Student Cadetship
Each year undergraduate student positions are offered at both the Albury-Wodonga and Mildura laboratories. The position is available to students of science or environmental science. Application details
Duration: 8 - 10 weeks full time.
Eligibility: Completion of second or third year of a Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline.
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Student 2010-2011 |
Project |
University |
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