The Ian Cocks Memorial Trust Wine Research Scholarship has been established by the Ian Cocks Memorial Trust in memory of Ian Campbell Cocks (1938-1997) whose contribution to South Australian tourism, the wine industry and commerce was highly regarded.

This scholarship is to foster innovation in the Wine Industry through strategic and applied research, and to cultivate a research culture in undergraduates in the wine related teaching and research disciplines and areas within the School of Agriculture, Food & Wine. 

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship you must: 

• Be enrolling in an Honours degree in wine research
• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia
• Be enrolled on a full time or part time basis (at the discretion of the Head of Department) in a Commonwealth Supported Place 
• Carry out a research project (minimum of 12 credit points) under the direction of an academic staff member in a wine related wine related teaching and research discipline and area within the School of Agriculture, Food & Wine. The research project will be determined on an annual basis and it is expected that the research will be undertaken in consultation with an industry partner who may contribute in-kind support to the project.

Selection of the successful candidate will be made according to:

• Academic merit (GPA)
• Technical knowledge and communication skills
• Answers to questions on the application form     

Important Information: 

• You must meet all of the above listed criteria to be eligible to apply 
• The Scholarship must be taken up in the year in which it is offered 
• Students receiving other University of Adelaide Scholarships may not apply for this Scholarship