The Wagyu Fellowship program is to allow students to undertake research for the advancement of Wagyu to share with industry, with multiple options for members of the industry that may find themselves in different research/study circumstances.
Any projects that can be shown to be of value to the Wagyu industry will be considered. This may include any sector of the Wagyu supply/value chain and may include interests such as genetics, breeding, production, nutrition, processing, and meat science.
Objectives of the program are to develop younger leaders for the Wagyu industry; increase the education, experience and skills within the Wagyu industry; develop lasting friendships across the international Wagyu industry and advance knowledge and learning in the Wagyu industry.
Wagyu Study Fellowship
A Wagyu Fellowship is a remarkable opportunity to research a topic that you are passionate about and experienced in, that contribute to the improvement of the Wagyu sector. Aimed at young people who wish to undertake on-farm or independent projects to advance the Wagyu Sector. Offered to those not undertaking formal studies, it is open to members of the Wagyu sector.
Wagyu Postgraduate Fellowship
Developed to support postgraduate University students looking to undertake research on Wagyu topics.
Dr Simon Coates Scholarship for Veterinary and Reproduction Science
The Dr Simon Coates Scholarship for Veterinary and Reproductive Science is aimed at students students who are studying veterinary science or researching reproduction and breeding in relation to Wagyu.
Through the Dr Simon Coates Scholarship for Veterinary and Reproductive Science, we can continue to recognise the great contributions of one of our founding members and honour his passion for the advancement of Wagyu.
-Australian Wagyu Association