[Usyd-scholarships-announce] Weekly Scholarships Email Bulletin

[Research Training]

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

Week beginning: 19 January 2004

RESEARCH
Marketing; Digital Soil Mapping; Autonomous Systems in Field Robotics; 
Liver Disease; Obesity and Liver Disease; Chemistry; Bio-inorganic 
Chemistry; Machining Hard-Brittle Wafers; Proteomics; Physics 
(Astrophysics); Plant Breeding/Plant Pathology; Psychopharmacology; Egg 
Research

Category: Research Scholarships

Discipline of Marketing Research Excellence PhD Scholarship
Open to either an existing full-time student in the PhD Program in 
Marketing at USYD, a part-time PhD student seeking to convert to full-time 
status, or a new applicant to the PhD Program with exceptional professional 
credentials; new applicants to the PhD Program will be assessed with 
respect to their industry credentials as a marketing professional; 
applicants must not have an APA, APAI or equivalent scholarship linked to 
their PhD; $25,000 pa, up to 3 years.
Closing Date: 02 February 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").


PhD Scholarship in Digital Soil Mapping
Available to a full-time PhD candidate to undertake research in digital 
soil mapping; the project aims to develop new models to quantitatively 
describe the relationship between soil and other spatially- referenced 
environmental factors for improved mapping; applicants should have an 
undergraduate degree in soil science, geography, statistics or a related 
subject; $23,500 pa; up to 3 years.
Closing Date: 31 January 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").


The ARC Centre of Excellence for Autonomous Systems (CAS) Scholarships in 
Field Robotics
Open to candidates interested in PhD research in the area of autonomous 
unmanned vehicles (AUV) design, construction, control, navigation and 
operation; applicants should have a first class hons degree in 
aeronautical/aerospace engineering, mechanical/mechatronics engineering, 
electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science or related 
discipline or extensive appropriate professional experience;  $23,886 pa 
each + overseas travel grants and other allowances.
Closing Date: 27 February 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 Medical Scholarship in Liver Disease, Westmead and Royal 
Prince Alfred Hospitals
Available for Clinical Research studies in advanced stages of liver 
disease; applicants should have a degree in medicine; a range of projects 
is available in nutritional complications of cirrhosis; preference will be 
given to those wishing to enrol in a full-time research degree, such as MM, 
M Med Sci, PhD; strong English communication skills are essential; $27,489 
pa; 12 months; possibility of renewal for a further 3 years; applicants 
must be citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
Closing Date: 27/01/2004
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").


Research Scholarships for Dietitians in Obesity and Early Liver Disease
Available for researchers with qualifications in nutrition and dietetics 
which is acceptable to the Dietitians Association of Australia; previous 
research experience is desirable; applicants will be encouraged to enrol in 
a higher research degree, recent graduates are encouraged to apply; $23,853 
pa; 12 months; possibility of an extension for a further 3 years; 
applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
Closing Date: 27 January 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 Vibrational Spectroscopy Studies on Cancer 
Cells and Microbes
Open to candidate with a good hons or masters degree in science to 
undertake research studies leading to a PhD in chemistry; the project is to 
investigate the use of vibrational spectroscopy to diagnose cancerous 
tissue and to identify pathogenic organisms; applicants should have 
experience in the application of vibrational spectroscopy in studies on 
biological tissues;  $18,484 pa; 2 years and may be renewed up to 3.5 years.
Closing Date: 30 January 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").
Australian Postgraduate Research Award (Industry) in Metal-Based 
Anti-inflammatory
Drugs
Available to support for 3 years on a full-time basis for a research 
project leading to a PhD; the research is to develop new metal-based 
anti-inflammatory drugs for use in veterinary applications, particularly 
for the treatment of inflammatory conditions in horses and dogs; applicants 
should have an Hons 1 or 2A degree in chemistry or a related discipline; 
$23,886 pa; applicants must be Australian citizens, Australian permanent 
residents, or New Zealand citizens.
Closing Date: 06 February 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(s) in Chromium Dietary Supplements and Chromium 
Induced
Cancers
A scholarship and/or top-up scholarships (for APA/UPA scholarship holders) 
for candidates with a good honours or masters degree in science to 
undertake research studies leading to a PhD in chemistry; the project is to 
investigate the chemistry and biochemistry of chromium involved in the 
efficacy and potential side-effects of widely used Cr dietary supplements 
and the mechanism of Cr-induced cancers; $18,484 pa; top-up scholarships at 
$5,000 pa; up to 3.5 years.
Closing Date: 06 February 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 Bio-inorganic Chemistry
Open to candidate with a good hons degree in chemistry to undertake 
research studies leading to a PhD in Chemistry; the project involves either 
(i) the development of novel metal complexes containing polyhedral boranes 
known as Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT), or (ii) the synthesis of 
nanomolecular metal-containing macrocycles for encircling DNA; strong 
background in synthetic chemistry is essential; $18,484 pa; up to 3 years; 
applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
Closing Date: 06 February 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").

Australian Postgraduate Award (Industry) on Machining Hard-Brittle Wafers
Available to support for 3 years on a full-time basis for a research 
project leading to a PhD; the research is to explore the machining 
characteristics and material properties of hard-brittle wafers to develop 
feasible guidelines for practical use; applicants should have an Hons 1 or 
2A degree in materials science and engineering, applied physics, 
manufacturing engineering or mechanical engineering; $23,886 pa; applicants 
must be Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand 
citizens.
Closing Date: 02 February 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 Scholarships (3) in Proteomics
3 full-time scholarships are available for candidates with a good hons 
degree or equivalent in science to undertake research studies leading to a 
PhD in proteomics; applicants should have excellent written and verbal 
skills in English, have a high degree of aptitude for independent research, 
and preferably have experience in the areas of gel electrophoresis, protein 
analysis, protein chemistry and purification, and mass spectrometry; 
$18,484 pa, up to 3 years.
Closing Date: 06 February 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 Physics (Astrophysics)
Open to candidate with a good hons degree in physics or astronomy to 
undertake research studies leading to a PhD in physics (astrophysics); the 
project is to undertake high angular resolution observations using the 
Sydney University Stellar Interferometer (SUSI) and also include 
establishing optimal observing procedures with the new red-sensitive 
beam-combination system in SUSI; $18,484 pa; up to 3 years; applicants must 
be citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
Closing Date: 11 February 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 Scholarships (2), Plant Breeding Institute Cobbitty
2 scholarships are available to Australian citizens/ permanent residents to 
undertake research studies of resistance to cereal rust diseases, leading 
to a PhD in plant breeding/ plant pathology; the projects will primarily 
involve the genetic characterisation of adult plant resistance to: 1) leaf 
rust and stripe rust in wheat, and 2) leaf rust in barley; applicants must 
have a good Hons degree or equivalent; $23,886 pa; up to 3 years.
Closing Date: 18 February 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 the Psychopharmacology of Alcohol Craving
Open to candidate with a good hons degree in a relevant discipline to 
undertake research studies leading to a Masters or PhD; the project is to 
investigate the long-term effects of alcohol consumption on brain and 
behaviour and on the craving for drugs such as nicotine, cocaine and 
heroin; relevant skills are required; 18,484 pa; up to 31/12/04; further 
funding may be available depending upon the outcome of grant applications.
Closing Date: 28 January 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 the Psychopharmacology of Anxiety
Open to candidate with a good hons degree in a relevant discipline to 
undertake research studies leading to a Masters or PhD; the project is to 
investigate the neural substrates and psychopharmacology of anxiety and 
defensive behaviour; relevant skills are required.   18,484 pa; up to 
31/12/04; further funding may be available depending upon the outcome of 
grant applications.
Closing Date: 28 January 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").

Australian Egg Corporation Limited Postgraduate Scholarships
Up to 3 scholarships are available for research studies compatible with the 
Corporation's research priorities; candidates should hold a 1st, or upper 
2nd class hons degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline; mature 
age students with experience in rural industry are particularly invited; 
$22,500 pa; up to 3 years; an allowance of $3,500 to the host institution 
to cover the student's non-capital maintenance expenses; applicants must be 
permanent residents or citizens of Australia.
Closing Date: 30 January 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").


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