Higher Degree by Research Application Portal

This scholarship was established by Mrs. Ida Juett in memory of her late husband, Mr. Alexander Juett. It aims to support PhD candidates in gaining international research experience and to further explore Mr. Juett’s vision—that human health can be significantly improved by enhancing the nature and quality of food produced for human consumption.

It is intended to encourage and support PhD candidates undertaking agricultural research focused on improving the quality of food. Research may explore methods of enhancing soil fertility, plant nutrition, animal nutrition, or any combination thereof, with the ultimate goal of advancing farming practices and outcomes in Western Australia.

To be eligible for this specific scholarship an applicant must be:

• intending to undertake a PhD in undertake agricultural research for the benefit of farming in WA,
• be a UWA science graduate.

Apply for scholarship and admission, via the Application Portal on this site.

Applicants must demonstrate that intended research is within the specific requirements of the scholarship and include evidence of support from the proposed academic supervisor.

Graduate Research School via askUWA.

This scholarship is available in the:

• 2026 Domestic Scholarship Round (closing date 31/10/25)

for commencement in early 2026.