SA Committee
The South Australian Program was established in July 2000 with generous support from the South Australian Government and the Commonwealth Government. It places considerable emphasis on soil and plant science, crop pathology and food systems because of the strengths in these areas on the Waite and Roseworthy Campuses which house the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine and the Adelaide campus which houses the Centre for Global Food and Resources of the University of Adelaide. This is also supported by the CSIRO Land & Water and Agriculture & Food Business Units and the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) at the Waite and the engineering and land management program at the University of South Australia and Ground Water School of the Flinders University.
South Australian research expertise is also strong in animal genetics and nutrition and aquaculture, and these are well suited for participation in Crawford Fund activities. South Australian researchers participating in The Crawford Fund to train agricultural scientists from developing countries through individual scientist visits, workshops and training classes (held both in South Australia and overseas) will benefit from the increased opportunities for developing scientific and economic links with many countries in our region. A brochure summarising our state activities is available here. Full details of the Crawford Fund SA Strategic Statement of Intent for 2023/24 is available here.
2025 Crawford Fund Student Awards – SA
As part of our efforts to support and encourage the next generation in study, careers and volunteering in international agricultural research, the Crawford Fund proudly supports our Student Awards. These awards have been developed specifically to enable university students to gain valuable experience and expertise by bringing an international component to their studies and research.
The Crawford Fund 2025 Student Awards are now open!
In SA, applications are invited from 4th year undergraduate students, honours and postgraduate students interested in gaining international agricultural research experience in developing countries, with a maximum of $5,000 awarded. We strongly recommend you read this general background information before you start your online application and we encourage you to contact the Coordinator (listed in the background document) for any clarification you may need. The short online application form will require you to attach a brief CV, the signatures of, or a supporting note from, the authorised officers approving your application, and details of at least one referee.
Apply online here, and take a look at the suggested reporting guidelines for an idea of what is expected once the experience is over.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPROVED AWARDEES’ TRAVEL WILL NEED TO COMPLY WITH DFAT TRAVEL ADVICE FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH PURPOSES.
The closing date for the 2025 Student Awards is COB 12 May 2025.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2024 STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT!
Congratulations to the successful applicant from SA, who received a 2024 award to gain experience in international agricultural research and development first hand.
2025 Crawford Fund Henzell Awards
The Crawford Fund is offering travel awards, thanks to support from Ted and Frances Henzell and their family, designed specifically for undergraduate students who are in their second or subsequent year of undergraduate study at an Australian university, and are Australian citizens or permanent residents. The awards are for brief visits to a specific but broad range of tropical countries where there is work underway for food and nutrition security.
All the details are available here.
The closing date for the 2025 Henzell Awards is also COB 12 May 2025.
SA Crawford Fund Scholars: 2024 Annual Conference
Each year, the Crawford Fund Committees offer Conference Scholarships for students and young researchers to attend the annual conference. The Scholarship provides funds to cover expenses such as travel, accommodation and registration.
In 2024, we had a bumper crop of 40 2024 Annual Conference scholarship winners from universities and organisations across Australia! This took our conference scholar alumni to almost 500 young students and researchers and industry representatives with an interest in reshaping agriculture to better address food security, the nutritional needs of a growing population, and the environment.
SA Committee in the News
- Passing of a legend in soil science
- Improving plant disease knowledge and diagnostics in Laos
- “Overall, the conference was a pivotal moment in my professional journey, equipping me with new perspectives, skills, and a strengthened commitment” – Scholar Reflections from SA
- Learning about current Australian agricultural practices and technologies
- Improving rural livelihoods in Nepal
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