[Usyd-scholarships-announce] Weekly Scholarships Email Bulletin

[Research Training]

If you have any comments or questions concerning this Bulletin, please 
email Research Training, Research Office: scholars at reschols.usyd.edu.au

Previously advertised scholarships can be found on our website: 
http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/scholarships/

Week beginning: 23 February 2004

RESEARCH
Agricultural Science; Dermatology; Structural Engineering; Medicine; 
Surface Coating
OVESEAS
Chemistry

Category: Research Scholarships

Postgraduate Scholarship in Resource Recycling
Open to candidate with a good Hons degree in agricultural science, science 
or equivalent, to undertake research studies leading to a PhD in resource 
recycling; the project is to investigate the recovery of water-absorbing 
macromolecules in a compost matrix from the processing of disposable 
nappies, which are often alleged to have a negative environmental impact; 
$24,014 pa; up to 3 years; applicants must be citizens or permanent 
residents of Australia.
Closing Date: 12 March 2004
Further information: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/scholarships/, use 
the New Search
Engine and search under Research Scholarships (in “Show Me”) and by title 
(in “Optional Keywords”).

Postgraduate Scholarship in Dermatology
Open to candidate with a MBBS to undertake research studies leading to a 
M.Med in dermatology; the project is to investigate the effects of 
different ultraviolet wavelengths on human skin immune responses; $25,000 
pa for 2 years; applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of 
Australia.
Closing Date: 01 March 2004
Further information: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/scholarships/, use 
the New Search
Engine and search under Research Scholarships (in “Show Me”) and by title 
(in “Optional Keywords”).

Postgraduate Scholarship in Structural Engineering
Open to candidate with an Hons 1 degree in engineering to undertake 
research studies leading to a PhD in the stability of thin-walled 
structural members; the project is to investigate the interaction of local 
and distortional buckling in thin-walled high strength steel sections; 
$25,886 pa; up to 3 years; applicants must be citizens or permanent 
residents of Australia.
Closing Date: 12 March 2004
Further information: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/scholarships/, use 
the New Search
Engine and search under Research Scholarships (in “Show Me”) and by title 
(in “Optional Keywords”).

Postgraduate Scholarship in Medicine (Preventing the progression of renal 
disease)
Open to candidate with a medical degree leading to a PhD in medicine; the 
project is to evaluate the effects of screening for renal disease, and 
interventions designed to prevent the progression of renal disease; 
preference will be given to applicants currently conducting research in the 
area, and who have formal training on research methods (eg MPH); $29,489 pa 
(stipend + allowances); up to 3 years.
Closing Date: 05 March 2004
Further information: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/scholarships/, use 
the New Search
Engine and search under Research Scholarships (in “Show Me”) and by title 
(in “Optional Keywords”).

Surface Coatings Association Australia Scholarship
Open to students enrolled in a postgraduate degree within the School of 
Chemistry, USYD and working in the area of surface coatings (including 
pigments, polymers, corrosion, weathering, adhesion and methods of 
manufacture); students must also be a current holder of a postgraduate 
scholarship; 1 year @ $1,500.
Closing Date: 31 March 2004
Further information: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/scholarships/, use 
the New Search
Engine and search under Research Scholarships (in “Show Me”) and by title 
(in “Optional Keywords”).

Category: Overseas Scholarships

The R J W Le Fèvre Research Travelling Scholarship
Available to an outstanding FEMALE postgraduate student enrolled in the 
School of Chemistry at USYD the opportunity to present a paper or poster 
dealing with her research at a major international conference; up to $2,500 
to cover travel, conference and subsistence expenses.
Closing Date: 31 March 2004
Further information: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/scholarships/, use 
the New Search
Engine and search under Overseas Scholarships (in “Show Me”) and by title 
(in “Optional Keywords”).


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email: scholars at reschols.usyd.edu.au