The School of Geography, Earth Science and Environment (SGESE), Faculty of Science, Technology and Environment (FSTE) at USP is offering four Master’s degree scholarships by thesis with a starting date of Semester 1, 2017. The scholarship covers tuition, student fees and living allowance for two semesters. The scholarship does not cover relocation expenses, establishment or dependents allowance.
- Fiji mangrove Project:
- Combining field data and UAV imagery for mapping and monitoring mangrove ecosystems in a traditional environmental management setting
- Developing Cloud-based Environmental Information systems for data sharing
If suitable applicants are found, funding may be available for:
- Use of remote sensing technologies for surveillance of fishing vessels in the Pacific region
- Determining efficient approaches for surveillance using airborne optical imagery
- Determining efficient approaches for surveillance using satellite radar imagery
A specific research topic will be chosen through the guidance of the Principal Supervisor.
Deadline for submitting applications: 11 December 2016
Enquirers about the scholarship and the research topic should be made to: Dr. John Lowry (lowry_j@usp.ac.fj) or Associate Professor Nick Rollings (rollings_n@usp.ac.fj).
Completed applications should be sent to:
Master Degree by thesis Research Scholarship
c/-Research Student Coordinator
USP Research Office
Laucala Campus
Private Bag, Suva, Fiji Islands
Email: research@usp.ac.fj
Phone: 679 3232403/3231737
Research Degree at USP
Selection criteria for scholarship candidates are as follows:
- Course work in geospatial science (E.g. GS201, GS301 or GS211) or demonstrated work experience in geospatial science or information science is highly desirable.
- Students coming from other disciplines such as physics, computer science, engineering or related disciplines will also be considered.
- A completed Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from USP is desirable.
- Must have an undergraduate GPA and postgraduate diploma GPA of at least 3.0.
- Must be a citizen of the 12 member countries of USP.
- Candidates with demonstrated experience and/or interest in remote sensing applications will be given preference.
- Candidates with good writing and analytical skills will be given preference.
Applications
To be considered for the scholarship candidates must:
Apply for admission into one of the postgraduate programmes offered by FSTE through USP Student Academic Services (SAS). With your application include the following:
- transcripts from both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes,
- one page letter explaining why you believe you are a good candidate for this scholarship, and
- letters of reference from two people who are familiar with your school or work experience.