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The Adelaide Prostate Cancer Research Centre (APCRC) is offering a number of scholarships funded by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Candidates must be engaged in research leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Interested applicants are invited to contact Ms Margaret McGee, Research Manager of the Adelaide Prostate Cancer Research Centre. Eligibility: Field of research is to be prostate cancer cell biology and hormone receptor signalling. Applicant must be enrolled in the Discipline of Medicine, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences and the project is to be undertaken in the Dame Roma Mitchell Cancer Research Laboratories. Stipend:
One top up Scholarship and two full Scholarships are availabile starting 2013. |
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Applications Close 30 September 2013 AAAF is seeking an understanding into any research projects commencing from 2014 referencing any form of Alopecia Areata, and are inviting expressions of interest from Honours and Postgraduate students. Further information available from, and Expressions of Interest form available from http://www.aaaf.org.au/uploads/AAAF_%20Research%20EOI_2013.pdf |
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Australian Pain Society (APS) and Australian Pain Relief Association (APRA) >>
Postgraduate Research Scholarship The Australian Pain Society and the Australian Pain Relief Association have awarded twelve 3-year PhD Scholarships over the last fourteen years. Another Scholarship sponsored by the Australian Pain Society will be offered for 2013-2015. The stipend for this Scholarship is AU$23,000 per annum and the APS will provide additional financial support enabling the candidate to attend the Society's Annual Scientific Meeting. The award is to enable full time research leading to a Doctor of Philosophy or equivalent, at any recognised Australian University. The applicant must be an Australian citizen and the applicant and his/her supervisor must be members of the APS. The funded project can be related to any aspect of the mechanisms, diagnosis or treatment of acute or chronic pain. Further information about the PhD Scholarship, including the Conditions of Award, can be obtained from the Secretariat. For an application form for the 2013-2015 scholarship click here. For more information contact the APRA Secretariat In Person: Suite 103, Level 1 Please note: Applications must be submitted to the Adelaide Graduate Centre for approval PRIOR to being submitted to the APS. Closing date: 21 September 2012 (Sydney) |
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Australian Rotary Health is Australia's largest non-government funding body of mental illness research. We also fund research in other health related areas. The genesis of Australian Rotary Health in 1981 was the mystery of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The Late Ian Scott, from the Rotary Club of Mornington, established Australian Rotary Health to support research into SIDS. As Australian Rotary Health grew so did the vision of medical research possibilities. Supported by Rotarians Australian wide, Australian Rotary Health was soon in a position to sponsor health research in areas that did not readily attract funding. Australian Rotary Health has a broad vision of health. We are a catalyst for projects that improve the quality of life for people who are least able to assist themselves. Current status: Applications open For more information about the current opportunities, and the application process, please visit the Australian Rotary Health website. |
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Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Funding is available for 1 year. Further information, application form and referees report forms. Application Process: Applications may be submitted electronically via email or via hardcopy. Please refer to General information document for further details. Please note, that applications must be signed off by the Adelaide Graduate Centre prior to deadline and submission to CSANZ. |
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Applications are invited for the following scholarship leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy The scholarship is supported by a NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence Grant Field of Study: The Centre of Research Excellence in Foods for Future Australians is a newly established research centre which brings together researchers, clinicians and allied health professionals with an interest in nutrition during pregnancy and infancy. Our team of investigators includes basic scientists, dieticians, immunologists, and research clinicians who work together to undertake world-class research in this area. The vision of Centre of Research Excellence in Foods for Future Australians is to undertake high quality basic, clinical and translational research to determine the best nutritional advice for the health and future of young families. We have a number of internationally competitive research programs currently underway which span across a broad range of research areas from basic science to clinical and translational research. These research areas within the CRE include, but are not limited to:
Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian Citizens or permanent residents of Australia. This Scholarship is intended for students who are ineligible for traditional funding scholarships such as APA, or have not come through a traditional honours program (i.e. students who have a background in Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics or similar) but who have an excellent academic records. Applicants are expected to speak with their proposed CRE supervisor prior to submitting the application Applicants may be requested to attend an interview. Stipend: The scholarship will be for a period of up to 3 years, with the possibility of a 6 month extension. The stipend will be $25,000 par annum. Part-time stipends are paid pro-rata. The stipend for full-time enrolment is likely to be tax exempt, subject to Taxation Office approval. Part-time scholarships are taxable. Enquiries: If you are interested in applying, please contact Renae Johnson, School/ Discipline of Paediatrics, Tel 08 8313 8135/08 8161 6849 or Email renae.johnson@adelaide.edu.au indicating your area of interest, and she will be able to put you in touch with the appropriate investigator. Applying: Further instructions are available here. Once approval has been granted by Renae Johnson to proceed with formal application for admission, please complete the on-line application form available at: https://hdrapp.adelaide.edu.au/auth/login Please email a summary of your application for admission to renae.johnson@adelaide.edu.au with “Application for CRE Food for Future Australians PhD Scholarship” in the subject heading. You can request a copy of your application summary by emailing scholarships@adelaide.edu.au with the subject heading 'Request for application summary'. |
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The purpose of the scholarship is to support a full-time postgraduate research student studying in Dentistry. Scholarships can be held for up to 3½ years subject to available funding and the student's continued satisfactory academic progress. Value: current APA rate ($22,860 per annum, in 2011)
Enquiries: dee.rapaic@adelaide.edu.au To Apply: The awards are allocated as part of the Major Round of applications. Select Herbert-Gill Williams Scholarship when applying online. See the Applications Rounds page for Major Round application dates, and a link to the online application form. |
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The Heart Foundation offers Postgraduate Scholarships in biomedical, clinical and public health disciplines for research relevant to cardiovascular disease and its related disorders. These scholarships are for nursing, medical, science and other relevant graduates seeking support for full-time research studies leading towards a PhD at an Australian university or institution. Applicants must be Australian Citizens or New Zealand Citizens, Permanent Residents of Australia, or persons who have submitted their application to the Department of Immigration & Citizenship for PR status but have not yet received the visa. (Evidence of PR being granted must be provided prior to funding being released). Applications (Part A and B) and Referees Report forms must be downloaded from the NHF website: APPLICANTS ARE REMINDED TO ADHERE STRICTLY TO THE NHFs APPLICATION GUIDELINES AND POLICY WHEN SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS. Please refer to Application Checklist and the Instructions for Applicants document for full details. An original + one single-sided copy of the application AND electronic version of application must be submitted to the Adelaide Graduate Centre and to: scholarships@adelaide.edu.au Closing date: Monday 2 July 2012 (to Adelaide graduate Centre) Please note: Although the advertised closing date on the NHF website is 13 July 2012, you must submit your application to the Adelaide Graduate Centre before 2 July 2012, in order for your application to be eligible for submission to NHF. Applications submitted to Adelaide Graduate Centre after 2 July 2012 will not be accepted. |
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The aim of the NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships scheme is to support outstanding Australian health and medical graduates early in their career so that they can be trained to conduct research that is internationally competitive and to develop a capacity for original independent research. This is usually achieved by NHMRC funding its scholars to attain a PhD, a PhD equivalent degree or Masters degree, all of which must be by full-time research. Open to Australian citizens and Permanent Residents. Applicants currently awaiting advice on already applied for Permanent Residency Status may apply. However, if successful, funding will be withheld pending confirmation of residency.An applicant will be ineligible if:
Please note: You must submit one hard copy of your application to the Adelaide Graduate Centre before 29 June 2012 in order for your application to be eligible for submission to NHMRC. Applications submitted to Adelaide Graduate Centre after 29 June 2012 will not be accepted. |
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MLA supports the bridge from education to agricultural research through its postgraduate program and various scholarships. The awards aim to facilitate research and training in areas of practical value to the Australian beef, sheep meat and goat meat industries. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents. A number of different awards are available and details can be found on the MLA website at:
www.mla.com.au/Research-and-development/Funding-opportunities/students Please email students@mla.com.au with any further enquiries. |
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William T Southcott Scholarship >>
Project 1: Medical application of new developments of photonics-based monitoring of radiation dosage Applications are invited a scholarship leading to the degree of PhD in the School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences. Field of Study: The Institute for Photonics & Advanced Sensing (IPAS) has developed new classes of micro-structured optical fibres that are fabricated with pores that traverse the length of the fibre. By manipulating coatings of these internal pores with specifically designed formulations, laser-based activation and detection can be achieved. In particular, there are developing technologies that enable the detection of radiation dosage. This project will develop biological assays to assess these technologies for the real-time in situ monitoring of radiation dosage. The work will involve close collaboration with IPAS to test their developing technologies in animal models and human tissues. Results from this project will have direct implications in providing superior monitoring for radiation treatment of cancer. This is a trans-disciplinary project involving the medical applications of novel developments in photonics. Eligibility: To qualify as an applicant you must:
Stipend: $30,000 per annum for three (3) years with the possibility of an extension of 6 months. It is likely to be tax exempt, subject to Taxation Office approval. If the recipient is successful in gaining an Australian Postgraduate award (APA), the Southcott bequest will provide a top-up scholarship of $10,000 p.a. for the duration of the APA scholarship. Enquiries: Kate Chadwick, Faculty Research Secretariat. Application must be submitted online Application Form available at: Please email a summary of your Application for admission to Kate Chadwick, with "Medical application of new developments of photonics-based monitoring of radiation dosage” in the subject heading. You can request a copy of your application summary by emailing scholarships@adelaide.edu.au with the subject heading "Request for application summary". |
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William T Southcott Scholarship >>
Project 2: Role of gastric emptying in the regulation of blood glucose and blood pressure Applications are invited for the following scholarship leading to the degree of PhD in the School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences. Field of Study: The PhD student will work with an internationally recognised research group based at the Royal Adelaide Hospital which has a strong record of effective mentorship and successful PhD student supervision. Studies performed by this group, facilitated by the use of new techniques (particularly measurement of gastric emptying using radioisotopes), have demonstrated that the rate at which the stomach empties nutrients into the intestine is a major determinant of the blood glucose and blood pressure responses to a meal. This insight is of fundamental significance to an understanding and rational management of two common disorders - diabetes, where the regulation of blood glucose is impaired and so-called 'postprandial hypotension', where there is an excessive fall in blood pressure after a meal, leading to falls and other problems. The research programme which utilises Nuclear Medicine techniques will focus on these issues and is ideally suited to an enthusiastic student interested in research which has immediate clinical relevance. Eligibility: To qualify as an applicant you must:
Stipend: $30,000 per annum for three (3) years with the possibility of an extension of 6 months. It is likely to be tax exempt, subject to Taxation Office approval. Enquiries: Kate Chadwick, Faculty Research Secretariat. Application for Admission must be submitted using the Online Application Form available at: https://hdrapp.adelaide.edu.au./auth/login Please email a summary of your Application for admission to Kate Chadwick with "Role of gastric emptying in the regulation of blood glucose and blood pressure" in the subject heading. You can request a copy of your application summary by emailing scholarships@adelaide.edu.au with the subject heading "Request for application summary". |
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William T Southcott Scholarship >>
Project 3: Improving cancer treatment using a novel medical imaging method Applications are invited for the following scholarship leading to the degree of PhD in the School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Adelaide. Field of Study: The Cancer Clinical Trials Unit at Royal Adelaide Hospital and the Kolling Institute of Medical Research at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney are collaborating on a new way of detecting cancer cell death in advanced cancer patients through medical imaging. Cancer cell death (or necrosis) is a well recognized feature of poor prognosis cancers. Cancer cell death is also a desirable outcome of anti-cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and the newer targeted therapies. Conventionally, CT scans are used to assess response of patients’ cancers to anti-cancer treatments but often this information is available too late to prevent many patients being exposed to ineffective and potentially toxic treatments. Hence, it would be very useful not only for clinicians, but also for pharmaceutical companies, to know that a treatment is working soon after the administration. Being able to measure cancer cell death in vivo as a ‘read out’ of early cancer treatment responses is one way of providing more effective cancer treatments and of developing new ways to treat cancer. To this end, we have developed a monoclonal antibody that specifically detects cancer cells dying as a result of low oxygen conditions (tissue hypoxia) or DNA-damaging anti-cancer treatments. Preclinical proof of concept for this antibody to act as a suitable imaging agent for the in vivo detection of cancer cell death has already been established. A clinical grade product for medical imaging is currently being prepared. We are now ready to obtain clinical proof of concept for the use of this antibody as a medical imaging agent. This project will involve the creation of a clinical protocol for a clinical proof of concept study, the implementation of the protocol and the conduct of the phase 0/1 clinical trial of the medical imaging agent. Medical graduates are encouraged to apply. Eligibility: To qualify as an applicant you must:
Remote candidature is possible but conditions apply - please refer to Internal or Remote Candidature in the Research Stduent Handbook. Stipend: $30,000 per annum for three (3) years with the possibility of an extension of 6 months. It is likely to be tax exempt, subject to Taxation Office approval. If the recipient is successful in gaining an Australian Postgraduate award (APA), the Southcott bequest will provide a top-up scholarship of $10,000 p.a. for the duration of the APA scholarship. For medical graduates, an additional tax free stipend may be able to be negotiated. Enquiries: Kate Chadwick, Faculty Research Secretariat. Application for Admission must be submitted using the Online Application Form available at: Please email a summary of your Application for admission to Kate Chadwick with “Improving cancer treatment using a novel medical imaging method” in the subject heading. You can request a copy of your application summary by emailing scholarships@adelaide.edu.au with the subject heading "Request for application summary". |
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The Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research offers a number of Postgraduate Scholarships, funded either through The Hospital Research Foundation program grants or by individual research departments. Stipend: Equivalent to Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) rate in 2012 ($23,728 in 2012) (full-time tax free) Duration: up to 2 years for Masters, up to 3 years for PhD candidates (conditions apply) Further Information: |
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Applications are invited for the following top-up scholarship for students who hold Australian Postgraduate Awards or equivalent or are self-funded and wish to undertake a project within the CRE Food for Future Australians leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy The scholarship is supported by a NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence Grant Field of Study: The Centre of Research Excellence in Foods for Future Australians is a newly established research centre which brings together researchers, clinicians and allied health professionals with an interest in nutrition during pregnancy and infancy. Our team of investigators includes basic scientists, dieticians, immunologists, and research clinicians who work together to undertake world-class research in this area. The vision of Centre of Research Excellence in Foods for Future Australians is to undertake high quality basic, clinical and translational research to determine the best nutritional advice for the health and future of young families. We have a number of internationally competitive research programs currently underway which span across a broad range of research areas from basic science to clinical and translational research. These research areas within the CRE include, but are not limited to:
Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian Citizens or permanent residents of Australia. The student must have successfully obtained Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA) or similar or be self-funded are eligible. Applicants are expected to speak with their proposed CRE supervisor prior to submitting the application Stipend: Successful application will receive a top up of $5,000 pa. This is paid directly to the student Enquiries: Renae Johnson, School/ Discipline of Paediatrics, Tel 08 8313 8135/08 8161 6849 Fax: 08 8313 7109/08 8239 0267or Email renae.johnson@adelaide.edu.au Applying: Application for Admission must be submitted using the Online Application Form available at: https://hdrapp.adelaide.edu.au/auth/login Applying: Further instructions are available here. Once approval has been granted by Renae Johnson to proceed with formal application for admission, please complete the on-line application form available at: https://hdrapp.adelaide.edu.au/auth/login Please email a summary of your application for admission to renae.johnson@adelaide.edu.au with “Application for CRE Food for Future Australians PhD Scholarship” in the subject heading. You can request a copy of your application summary by emailing scholarships@adelaide.edu.au with the subject heading 'Request for application summary'. |
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Postgraduate Scholarship Program provides opportunities in science and engineering for outstanding graduates who enrol each year at Australian tertiary institutions. We are currently offering Honours and Postgraduate Scholarships in:
Offered to students enrolled in a PhD at a contributing Australian university who have gained or expect to gain (in 2011) an APA or equivalent award. Current status: Applications open 1st October 2011 |
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The purpose is to provide financial support for three eligible postgraduate research students currently enrolled in the Faculty of Health Sciences, in order to further their career in cancer research. Eligibility: For 1st and 2nd year PhD Students undertaking cancer research in the Faculty of Health Sciences, who have received an Australian Postgraduate Award, (APA), an Adelaide Graduate Research Scholarship, (AGRS), an International Postgraduate Research Scholarship, (IPRS), or an Adelaide Scholarship International, (ASI), and who are not holding an additional Top Up or Supplementary Scholarship. Students who were awarded a Florey Medical Research Foundation Postgraduate Cancer Research Top up Scholarship in previous rounds are not eligble to apply. Stipend: A contribution of $4,000 for one year will be provided to the successful applicant/s.
These rules may vary from time to time by agreement between the Florey Medical Research Foundation and the Executive Dean of Health Sciences. These Scholarships shall be awarded to the successful applicants by the Florey Medical Research Foundation. Selection Criteria:
Conditions: The successful applicants will acknowledge the funding and support provided by the Florey Medical Research Foundation in all forms of publications and media promotions relating to the work conducted as part of the Scholarships. The successful applicant/s will be required to provide an initial Project Description (1/2 – 1 page report), a photograph of themselves, (in jpg format) to be used for promotional purposes. The report is to be forward to the Florey Medical Research Foundation within one month of commencement of the research project. This report may be used for media, fundraising, public relations purposes and must be in language that the general public can understand. The report should also contain any potential benefits of the research activities to the community, conference attendances, publications, awards received and any community work that has been undertaken by the successful applicant. (A University of Adelaide Photo Release Form will be forwarded to you for your signature.) To apply: Please complete the Florey Medical Research Foundation Postgraduate Cancer Research Top Up Scholarship Application Form, including the name and signature of your Supervisor. Supervisors to please provide ½ page written justification for their student nomination. Applications on the appropriate form are to be submitted electronically to Catriona Neil-Dwyer, Florey Medical Research Foundation – catriona.neil-dwyer@adelaide.edu.au by 16 April, 2012. The Application Form can also be accessed at http://health.adelaide.edu.au/research/higher. Applications will be assessed by the Florey Management Review Committee. |
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Supplementary scholarship is available to PhD and Masters by research students already in receipt of a major scholarship. For HDR students who wish to be involved in research in the Food Industry or science of Human Nutrition. Students with a background in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Agriculture, Nutrition or Medicine are encouraged to apply. Value: A supplementary (top-up) scholarship of $5,000 pa (tax free) is available to PhD and Masters by research students already in receipt of a major scholarship (eg Australian Postgraduate Award or similar), and up to $1,000 is available towards travel during the candidature. Current status: Open |
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Fraser Mustard Centre, a research collaboration between the Department for Education and Child Development (DECD) and the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research (TICHR) named in recognition of Dr Fraser Mustard's contribution to Child Development in South Australia, is offering one 3 year PhD Top-Up Scholarship, valued at $12,000 p/a (consisting of an $8,000 p/a stipend and $4,000 p/a in research maintenance – e.g. conference travel, publication support) to an outstanding student who is passionate about improving developmental, health, and educational outcomes for children and young people. The successful PhD candidate will be co-supervised by the TICHR and their project will be expected to be completed in an area aligned with the aims of the Fraser Mustard Centre. Current status: closed |
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One 3-year PhD top-up grant will be offered to a PhD student who has been awarded a University PhD scholarship for biomedical or public health research in motor neurone disease. This grant will provide a $5,000 per annum stipend for the PhD candidate and $5,000 per annum project costs for the Principal Supervisor. The grant will be awarded after the announcement of university PhD Scholarships in December 2011 for commencement in January 2012. Expressions of interest should include:
Further information available from the website. |
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The object of this Postgraduate Scholarship is to assist a student to undertake a PhD at the University Value: The value of the Scholarship will be AUD$22,500 (as per APA Award for 2010), payable as a tax-free stipend for a period of one year. Included in the Scholarship are a thesis allowance of $500 and a research maintenance allowance of $4,500. |
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Various opportunities are advertised on the Faculty of Health Sciences Scholarships page. |
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The aim of the awards is to enhance career development of allied and public health, medical, bio-medical science and nursing professionals and address community and population health issues in local and regional communities across Australia. Three types of awards are available:
Value: (full scholarship valued at $37,500pa for 3 years) Application: Forms and Prospectus will be available when the scholarships open in 2012. Please note applications require AGC certification prior to applicant providing electronic submission to Sidney Myer Fund by due date. Please allow adequate time before lodging your application. |
