Imagine spending a week in an amazing location with students from all over Australia, exploring solutions for a more sustainable relationship with our environment. The Earthwatch Student Challenge is a once in a lifetime opportunity for a select number of Year 10 - 12 students to experience environmental research first hand.
This is a fully-funded scholarship opportunity
No prior experience is necessary
Receive training in scientific fieldwork from leading scientists
Gain valuable insights into conservation research
What to expect
Join scientists at Calperum Station to help increase understanding of the boom and bust cycle of plants and animals in the semi-arid zone on the banks of the mighty Murray River. Learn about the recovery process of ecosystems after 150 years of cattle grazing and how this information can be used to help restore land elsewhere and prepare for the challenges of climate change.
The findings of your research will help the Australian Landscape Trust, who own and manage Calperum and Taylorville Stations, to better design and implement management and restoration programs for the Stations.
Program dates
3rd Oct - 8th Oct 2025
Accommodation
Dormitory style with shared rooms and a separate toilet block.
Location
Calperum Station, South Australia
Eligibility
Open to Year 10, 11, or 12 students attending a government school in South Australia (SA), Victoria (VIC), or the Murray-Darling Basin catchment area of New South Wales (NSW) or Queensland (QLD).
Cost
This is a fully funded fellowship thanks to the George Alexander Foundation (GAF)
Some activities may include
Small mammal and reptile trapping
Vegetation studies and surveys of habitat characteristics
Dune restoration
Grazing pressure surveys
Tree health assessments
For successful applicants, the fellowship covers:
Flights and airport transfers
Insurance
All meals and accommodation
Field transport and research equipment
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