Joint Postgraduate School: Food Transitions 2050

The Joint Postgraduate School Food Transitions 2050 is a partnership initiative between five research organisations located in the Canterbury region: the University of Canterbury (UC), Lincoln University (LU), Plant & Food Research, Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research, and AgResearch.

Overview:

Food Transitions 2050 is a postgraduate school focusing on food sustainability. The result of a multilateral partnership, the initiative is dedicated to supporting the transition of our regional, national and international food systems – the first for postgraduate research in Aotearoa New Zealand. The school’s core purpose is to support the transition to more future-focused, sustainable food systems and preparation by the year 2050.

At the heart of the initiative is a virtual community of practice of PhD students and their supervisory teams conducting research in a set of PhD projects linked by the overarching theme of Food Transitions 2050.

How it works:

PhD students in the initiative are enrolled at one of the two university partners, and students and their supervisory teams operate under the requirements for PhD research enrolment at their home university. The intention is that the PhD student experience is as consistent as possible across the School.

Eligibility criteria:

The PhD positions listed below are currently open for application. To apply, hit the Apply Now button for the project you are interested in, and attach to the email 1) Your Curriculum Vitae, and

2) A cover letter indicating your suitability for the position.

3) Applications will close at 5pm on Monday 27 October 2023 New Zealand time.

4) Unfilled projects will remain visible on this page until 31 January or until a suitable candidate is found. The cohort will begin their PhD studies on 1 March 2024.

5) To be eligible for one of these PhD positions, you must meet the entry criteria for a doctoral programme at the university where the primary supervisor is based (listed for each project below).

6) PhD positions come with a scholarship that pays study fees plus a $30,000 NZD p.a. tax-free living stipend. Students must be domiciled in the Canterbury region during their studies, so that they can engage in the cohort programme.