Water students can whet appetite for study in Europe
Published on 15 April, 2010
CQUniversity's water resource management students can whet their appetite for study in Europe by applying for new grants, available thanks to agreements with universities in Scotland, Germany and the Netherlands.
The opportunity is available to postgraduate students enrolled in water-related disciplines through CQUniversity's partnership with ICEWaRM - the International Centre of Excellcence in Water Resources Management. LINK HERE for News on CQUniversity International Week - April 18-24.
They have the chance to study for 5 or 10 months through the Sustainable Water Resources Management (SWaRM) Graduate Mobility project.
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ICEWaRM provides a national focus and international gateway to Australia's education, training and research expertise in water.
This project enables Australian and European universities to share best practices with the aim of improving global understanding of the importance of sustainable water resources management in a range of different locations.
Funding for eligible students includes a generous mobility grant, consisting of a $1000 travel grant and $1500 per month for subsistence. Staff exchanges are also supported between participating universities for research and other forms of collaboration. Support is available to assist successful applicants in organising travel, accommodation and living arrangements.
This exchange project is funded through the Australian Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations in cooperation with the European Union.
If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, in the first instance contact exchange-enquiries@cqu.edu.au .
For full details on eligibility, visa requirements, participating universities and how to proceed with your application, please visit www.icewarm.com.au and follow the links to EU-AU Exchange Program.