26 October 2011 Centre of Excellence in Farm Business Management offering scholarships

The Centre of Excellence in Farm Business Management - a joint Lincoln University and Massey University research centre established under the Partnership for Excellence - exists to further the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge and understanding of New Zealand farm systems management through industry-aligned research and research-led education projects.

The Centre conducts contract research for clients who include levy-based farming organisation, rural professionals, New Zealand companies and non government organisations and government departments. 

The Centre is offering scholarships for prospective honours, masters and doctoral students for study for a postgraduate qualification in topics related to the research themes of the Centre.

The scholarships are:

• Honours - $5,000
• Masters (thesis year only) - $25,000 stipend plus domestic tuition fees
• Doctorate - $25,000 per year for three years stipend plus domestic tuition fees.

If you want to discuss your interest in this programme and the specific projects available at each University, contact either:

• Lincoln University - Richard Stevens, Head of Department, Agricultural Management
• Massey University - Nicola Shadbolt, Professor of Farm Management