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 (410 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 research priorities and as
funding allows. These grants are under development and will be available
shortly. Grant
application.pdf (410 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 research priorities and as
funding allows. These grants are under development and will be available
shortly. Grant
application.pdf (410 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: www.scholarships.utas.edu.au
Tasmanian Devil Elite Scholarship:
This scholarship may be awarded up to Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) level
for up to 3 ½ years (currently $19,231) or as top up funding to another
scholarship (e.g. APA) with an additional discretionary contribution towards
research costs. Applications for Elite scholarships should be submitted on the
UTAS Elite Scholarships Application form available at: www.utas.edu.au/graduate-research/elite
The Tasmanian Devil Research Advisory
Committee (TDRAC)
Jim Reid
(Chair)
Dean, UTAS
Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology
Andrew
Sharman
Program
Manager, Save the Tasmanian Devil Program
Sue Jones
Head of
School, UTAS Department of Zoology
Rob White
Deputy Dean,
UTAS Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology
Barrie
Wells
Animal Welfare
Officer, UTAS
Mark Bennett
Director, UTAS Development and Alumni
Jess Tyler(Acting
Secretary)
Manager, Save
the Tasmanian Devil Appeal
Current grant recipients.pdf
Grant application.pdf