Julia Cooper Memorial Wildlife Research Bursary

James Cook University (JCU)

The Bursary was established in 2012 by Dr Martin Cohen and Tim Parker, remaining directors of 'Wild About the Tropics', in memory of their third director, Julia Cooper who passed away in 2011 aged 33. Julia worked as a passionate advocate of wildlife education in both the UK and North Queensland having worked for the BBC Natural History Unit, the Wet Tropics Management Authority and in wildlife education and research businesses with her partner Dr Martin Cohen. Julia also co-authored several books about the plants and animals in the Wet Tropics.

Eligibility

Applicants must: be Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents who are enrolled in a JCU honours or master degree in marine or terrestrial ecology. Selection is based on academic merit.

Amount $1,000

The bursary is valued at $1,000 for 1 year.

Frequency Annual
For Australian students
For international students
Level of study Undergraduate / VET
Postgraduate
Field of studys Environmental studies
Sciences
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