Applied Skills Training Fund: Fuelling Vocational Training & Upskilling
The Marine Bioproducts Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has announced a new initiative to strengthen practical workforce capability across its Partner network, supporting Australia’s growing marine bioproducts sector from production through to manufacturing and product delivery. The Applied Skills Training Fund provides financial support for Marine Bioproducts CRC Scholars, postdoctoral researchers, Industry Partners, and collaborators to […]
Sea Your Future Scholarship Opens Careers for Young People
The Marine Bioproducts Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has launched an exciting new initiative to support the next generation of marine professionals. The Sea Your Future Scholarship is designed for high school students undertaking school-based apprenticeships and traineeships in Australia’s rapidly growing marine industry. Created for students in Years 10 to 12, the Sea Your Future […]
Seaweed’s Secret to Movement, Mind, and Metabolism
What if a natural compound could help your body move more freely, calm painful inflammation, and even support overall brain health? That’s the question driving PhD candidate, Cheng Yang at the University of Tasmania, who is investigating fucoidan, an extract from common brown seaweeds. Fucoidan is a sulphated polysaccharide, a type of complex sugar, naturally […]
All Hands on Deck! Wallis & Samyah Join the Crew
The Marine Bioproducts Cooperative Research Centre (MBCRC) is buzzing with fresh ideas and energy thanks to two talented new interns, Wallis Brewer and Samyah Basim M Allinjawi, who are already leaving their mark. Their internships are more than work experience, they are real-world opportunities to shape MBCRC’s Education and Training Program, flagship events, and the […]
MBCRC Tackles Cost of Living Crisis with $60k PhD Scholarships
The Marine Bioproducts Cooperative Research Centre (MBCRC) has announced a major boost to its PhD scholarships, making them among the most generous in Australia. The MBCRC can offer base PhD scholarships of $60,000 per year, nearly double the national average, or top-up scholarship of up to $30,000 per year. On top of this, candidates can […]
Future Leaders in Focus: HDR Candidates Take the Stage at Marine BioConnect
Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidates took centre stage at this year’s Marine BioConnect Conference in Brisbane, with dedicated events designed to showcase their talent and strengthen their career pathways. Villy Kotevski, a PhD candidate from Charles Sturt University, reflected on the experience and said “Sometimes doing a PhD can feel isolating, so being in a […]
What’s not to like about an oyster?
Oyster pheromones, human gamete health and ‘oyster sex dipsticks’ Researchers at the University of The Sunshine Coast are lifting the lid on the Sydney rock oyster to reveal a treasure trove of peptides. If only they weren’t so damned difficult to work with… When you’re next looking at a shucked oyster, you may be fascinated […]
So you want an MBCRC-sponsored scholarship?
Scholarships can prove life-changing, not only for the funding they offer but for the opportunity to get real-world experience in your field of study. But how hard is it to win one? Imogen Morison secured a $10,000 AgriFutures Horizon scholarship and an internship with Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm through Marine Bioproducts CRC (MBCRC). She talks […]