[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: research.training at usyd.edu.au 

 

Previously advertised scholarships can be found on our website: http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/training/index.shtml 

 

Week beginning: 2 October 2006

 

 

RESEARCH:  Molecular and Structural Biology, Microsurgery, Tumour Biology

 

OTHER:  Birds Australia Research Awards

 

Research Scholarships

 

APAI Scholarship in Molecular and Structural Biology

The scholarship is in structural studies of enzyme inhibitor complexes and the treatment of inflammatory diseases; objective of the research is to investigate the crystal structures of human VAP-1/SSAO inhibitor complexes; applicants should have an H1 or 2A degree in biochemistry/molecular biology; experience/background in the use of recombinant techniques for the over-expression of proteins and in protein chemistry an advantage; $25,118 pa; up to 3 years; applicants must be Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or NZ citizens.  

Closing Date:  10 November 2006

For further information please see: http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/training/index.shtml, select 'Current research scholarships' and search under Research Scholarships (in "Show Me") and by title (in "Optional Keywords").

 

Myee Codrington Scholarship in Microsurgery

Open to a graduate to undertake a Master of Surgery (by research); involves microsurgical training and the investigation of the ability of donor leucocyte subpopulations to prolong organ allograft survival; applicants must be  Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or NZ citizens and have a medical qualification from an Australian university or other recognised institution and basic surgical training as approved by recognised institutions; $35,000 pa for one year with possibility of an extension of a further year.

Closing Date:  30 October 2006

For further information please see: http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/training/index.shtml , select 'Current research scholarships' and search under Research Scholarships (in "Show Me") and by title (in "Optional Keywords").

 

PhD Scholarship in Tumour Biology

The scholarship is available in the tumour biology laboratory at the Kolling Institute of Medical Research; the project will investigate the mechanisms of action of a tumour suppressor protein in breast cancer cells; applicants must have completed a recent degree in a biological science discipline with at least honours 2-1; ideally have some experience in cell or molecular biology or protein biochemistry; $30,600 pa for one year with possibility of an extension of a further two years.

Closing Date:  20 November 2006

For further information please see: http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/training/index.shtml , select 'Current research scholarships' and search under Research Scholarships (in "Show Me") and by title (in "Optional Keywords").

 

Other Scholarships

 

Birds Australia Research Awards

Applications unrelated to native Australian birds are not eligible; postgraduate students (including honours) studying at institutions around Australia are eligible to apply; grants are between $500 and $5,000 for research projects and up to $500 for conferences.

Stuart Leslie Bird Research Award - 2 types: Research Award to support postgraduate research; and Conference Award to enable attendance at scientific conferences.

Professor Allen Keast Research Award - for research only. 

Closing Date:  30 March 2007

For further information please see: http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/training/index.shtml , select 'Current research scholarships' and search under Other Scholarships (in "Show Me") and by title (in "Optional Keywords").

 

 

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