SAAFE CRC PhD Project Proposal

SAAFE CRC Scholars Program: PhD Project Proposal
Introduction

The SAAFE CRC Education & Training Program will build capability and capacity to tackle AMR. As SAAFE PhD projects are designed to develop the next generation of forward-thinking industry leaders who will implement AMR solutions and best practice, the scholarship funds will go to projects that are:
- Aligned to SAAFE's research program themes (Monitoring, Analytics, Solutions, Risk) and principles for developing high quality projects.
- Co-designed and connected with SAAFE stakeholders (industry, government, regulatory, research partners) throughout the life of the PhD.
Priorities for this round

In this round we are calling for project proposals that address:
- One Health AMR stakeholder communication needs
- The economics of antimicrobial stewardship
- AMR intervention assessment and evaluation in real-world settings
- Resistant disease management approaches, technologies and guidelines (plant or animal diseases)
Approved projects are expected to commence during 2025

Additional information
- All proposals will be expected to include an industry, government or other stakeholder representative who will play an active role during the project by supervising and/or advising the candidate.
- Proposals should include an appropriate cash contribution to project costs from the project industry/government/other stakeholder partner.
- Industry/government/other stakeholder partners may also be involved in project co-design, and should be able to benefit from the outcomes of the project either directly or through benefits to their sector.
PhD project selection process and indicative criteria

Project proposals will be reviewed for:
- Project quality (novelty, suitability and feasibility),
- Likely project benefit and impact
- Alignment with SAAFE CRC program objectives and milestones, and partner priorities
SAAFE supports opportunities for early and mid-career researcher development, and gender and cultural diversity through it's projects. Please keep this in mind when considering potential project team members.

PHD PROJECT PROPOSAL CLOSING DATE (Round 3):

5pm ACDT, Friday 20 December 2024

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Section 1 Project Proposer

Please identify the proposed PhD project supervisor - the supervisor may be based at a university or an industry/government organisation.
1.1 Name*

First NameLast Name
1.2 Organisation
1.3 Role/title
1.4 Email
example@example.com
Section 2 PhD funding

Please confirm requested scholarship funding for the proposed PhD project
SAAFE CRC Scholarships: All SAAFE CRC PhD Scholars receive:
- a living allowance scholarship of $45,000 per year for 3.5 years (FTE), and
- a dedicated professional development fund valued at $21,000 (total value; to be used in accordance with relevant guidelines).
Scholarship funding: Please use this section to identify opportunities to leverage other funding sources which can be combined with SAAFE funding e.g. RTP or university-equivalent scholarships, or 50/50 scholarship contributions, as SAAFE CRC PhD funding for full scholarships is limited.

Tuition fees: In all cases, it is expected that PhD candidates will be supported by an RTP fee waiver or other university tuition fee scholarship. SAAFE scholarship funds cannot be used for tuition fees.

Current candidates: Projects may be proposed to seek funding for current PhD candidates at SAAFE CRC research partner universities/institutes. To be eligible, candidates must be
1. yet to complete the confirmation of candidature/research proposal approval milestone, and
2. have consumed less than twelve (12) months candidature (FTE)
2.1 Scholarship requested for this project (please select all that apply)

SAAFE CRC Top-up Scholarship (up to $15,000/year, remaining balance to come from an RTP or equivalent-value university scholarship.)SAAFE CRC Partial scholarship contribution (remaining balance to come from university scholarship i.e. seeking 50% contribution from SAAFE with remainder to come from university funds)
2.1.1 If you are requesting a top-up scholarship, have you already secured the main living allowance scholarship (RTP or equivalent-value university scholarship)?

Yes, I have secured an RTP or equivalent-value university scholarshipNo, I will be applying for an RTP or equivalent-value scholarship in a future scholarship round
2.1.2 Please confirm the scholarship contribution value you are requesting from SAAFE CRC
2.2 Have you identified a PhD candidate for this project?

Yes, they have already commenced their PhDYes, they will apply if this project proposal is acceptedNo, recruitment is subject to the outcome of this proposal
Section 3 PhD Project details

Please describe the the proposed PhD project
3.1 Project title*
3.2 Which SAAFE CRC Research Program does the proposed project align with?*

MonitoringAnalyticsSolutions
3.3 Which industry or sector is this project likely to impact?*

Animal FeedAnimal ProductionBroadacre agricultureFisheries and aquacultureFoodHorticultureViticultureOrganic wasteWaterOther
3.4 Project overview (up to 500 words): please describe the project aims, proposed method(s), activities, benefits and potential use case(s)*

NB: Where projects include commercial-in-confidence elements, there must be scope for the PhD candidate to publish during and after completion of their project.0/500
3.5 Proposed project start date (please select today's date if the candidate has already commenced; must be before 30/06/2025)*
3.6 Project supervisors and/or advisors: All SAAFE CRC PhD projects must involve an industry, government or research end-user supervisor/advisor in addition to university supervisors (please note "tbc" if not identified - must be finalised before candidate commences)*
3.7 Has there been any consultation with or input from project partners for the development of this proposal? E.g. internal partner reviews, project or funding approvals*

YesNo
3.7.1 Project co-design (up to 100 words): please describe the partner involvement in the development of this proposal*

Any supporting documentation can be attached at the end of this form0/100
3.8 PhD-partner engagement (up to 100 words): please describe the expected type and level of interaction between the candidate and industry, government or research end-users during the project

0/100
Section 4 Project budget

Please provide details of the budget for the proposed project, including the funding source. This may include items such as laboratory consumables, access to samples or specialist equipment which are required to ensure the candidate can successfully carry out their project.
4.1 Budget details*
4.2 Justification (up to 100 words): please provide a brief description of how these items will support the project

0/100
Section 5 Additional information
5.1 Please provide any other relevant information about the proposed PhD project which may assist the review panel in assessing this proposal (up to 250 words)

E.g. partner support for the project, potential candidates, linkages to other SAAFE projects or SAAFE milestones which will be addressed by this project 0/250
5.2 Please attach any relevant supporting documentation e.g. evidence of industry project and/or funding contribution approvals, university scholarship funding (max upload size 10MB)

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PHD PROJECT PROPOSAL CLOSING DATE (Round 3):

5pm ADST, Friday 20 December 2024

Contact for assistance or more information: charlotte.ferrier@crcsaafe.com.au
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SAAFE CRC Scholars Program: PhD Project Proposal

Section 1 Project Proposer

Section 2 PhD funding

Section 3 PhD Project details

Section 4 Project budget

Section 5 Additional information