The Nancy Millis Postgraduate Award

The Nancy Millis Postgraduate Award for graduates - $21,000 (over three years). 2009 DPI Science Awards

This award will be presented to an outstanding graduate in agriculture, biology, natural resource management, earth sciences or environmental science, who is eligible to register for a PhD program at a Victorian university.

The recipient will undertake a three-year PhD research program in an area of high priority for the Victorian Government, jointly supervised by a DPI staff member and staff at a Victorian university.

Applicants who anticipate they will receive an APA postgraduate scholarship or equivalent are encouraged to apply.

Read the Frequently Asked Questions for more information about the 2009 DPI Science Awards.

Read the transcript for interview with Allyson OBrien, Marine Scientist, Sinclair Knight Merz, August 2009.

How do I nominate?
Nominations for the four awards are currently open and close on Friday September 25.

How do I enter?
Complete the nomination form and send it to the address below. Conditions of entry are outlined on the nomination form. Entering is simple, fill out a nomination form and post it back to us before the closing period.

When do nominations close?
The closing date for nominations for all four awards is 5:00pm on Friday 25 Spetember. No late applications will be accepted.

Where do I send my nomination?
Nomination forms should be sent to:
DPI Science Awards 2009 Marketing and Communications Branch Department of Primary Industries GPO Box 4440 Melbourne VIC 3000

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Interview with Dr Allyson O'Brien, winner of the 2004 Nancy Millis Award