The Save the Tasmanian Devil Program is the largest conservation program currently under way in Australia, and its research and management programs are significant world-class collaborations between the Tasmanian Government, the University of Tasmania and other leading research institutions.
Project grants and scholarships are funded from donations received through the Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal via the Tasmanian Devil Research Advisory Committee, to support research and management programs that meet the key priority areas of the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program.
Applications are considered in two rounds each year:
• Round one closing date:30 May
• Round two closing date: 30 October
Dr Eric Guiler Tasmanian Devil Research Grant: grants of up to $30 000 are available to assist with research costs for projects endorsed by the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis according to research priorities and as funding allows. Grant application.pdf(1595 kb)
Tasmanian Devil Management Project Grant: grants of up to $30 000 are available to assist with non-research costs for projects (i.e., not research grants or scholarships) that contribute to the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program's management priorities. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis according to Program priorities and as funding allows. Management Grant application.pdf(1595 kb)
Tasmanian Devil Community Project Grant: grants of up to $30 000 are available to assist with projects that contribute to the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program's priorities involving community groups. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis according to Program priorities and as funding allows. Community Grant application.pdf(1595 kb)
Scholarships
Dr Eric Guiler Tasmanian Devil Honours Scholarship: Each Scholarship is valued at $5,000 for one year of full-time study. The TDRAC may at its discretion award an additional amount of $2,000 towards research costs. Applications for honours projects should be submitted on the UTAS Tasmania Honours Scholarships Application form available at: http://www.scholarships.utas.edu.au/
Tasmanian Devil Elite Scholarship: This scholarship may be awarded to top up an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) level or equivalent award to the value of $7,500 per annum for up to 3½ years with an additional discretionary contribution towards research costs. Details of available projects for Elite Research scholarships are available at: www.utas.edu.au/graduate-research/elite under Chemistry & Separation Sciences (ACROSS), Natural & Environmental Sciences - Zoology and Medical & Health Sciences - Menzies Research Institute.
The Tasmanian Devil Research Advisory Committee (TDRAC)
Jim Reid (Chair)
Distinguished Professor, UTAS School of Plant Sciences
Andrew Sharman
Program Manager, Save the Tasmanian Devil Program
Sue Jones Head of School, UTAS School of Zoology
Rob White
Barrie Wells
Animal Welfare Officer, UTAS
Mark Bennett
Director, UTAS Development and Alumni
Rebecca Cuthill (Acting Secretary)
Manager, Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal
