[Usyd-scholarships-announce] Weekly Scholarships Email Bulletin

Mon Jan 8 14:08:01 EST 2007

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
<https://www.mcws.usyd.edu.au/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.usyd.
edu.au/ro/training/index.shtml>  

Week beginning: 8 January 2007

Reminder 

Applications for the following scholarships will close on 15 January
2007.  

*         Henry Bertie and Florence Mabel Gritton Research Scholarships
(in Chemistry related to Industry and Agriculture)

*         Richard Claude Mankin Scholarship (in water conservation)

*         G.C. Henderson Research Scholarship (in history of the
Polynesian, Melanesian and Micronesian communities)

*         John and Betty Casey Research Trust Scholarship (to research
the better development of the Pastoral industry)

*         DBH Scholarship (in Geology and Geophysics)

*         Douglas and Lola Douglas Scholarship on Child/Adolescent
Health

For further information please see:
http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/training/index.shtml
<https://www.mcws.usyd.edu.au/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=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").

Research Scholarships

Master of Philosophy Scholarship in microRNA Bioinformatics

This scholarship will provide support over 1 year on a full time basis
for research leading to the award of Master of Philosophy; the objective
of the research project is to develop bioinformatics algorithms for the
identification and characterisation of micro RNAs important in
hemopoiesis; applicants should have an Hons1 degree from an Australian
University (or equivalent) in bioinformatics with strong programming
skills in either PERL or Java; applicants must be Australian citizens,
Australian permanent residents, or NZ citizens; $24,851 - $28,000
depending on experience.

Closing Date:  19 January 2007

For further information on the below scholarships please see:
http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/training/index.shtml
<https://www.mcws.usyd.edu.au/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=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").

Postgraduate Research Scholarship (Falls prevention with minority
communities)

A full-time postgraduate scholarship is available to investigate the
enablers and barriers of implementing and sustaining a falls prevention
program; candidates should have a degree in psychology, occupational
therapy, physiotherapy or related degree and be eligible to enrol in a
PhD at the Faculty of Health Sciences; $25,365 pa; up to 1.5 years.

Closing Date:  15 January 2007

For further information on the below scholarships please see:
http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/training/index.shtml
<https://www.mcws.usyd.edu.au/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=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").

ANSTO/Usyd Scholarship in Reflectometry of Biosurfaces

For a suitably qualified candidate with a good honours degree in science
or engineering to undertake research studies leading to a PhD in
physics; the project involves utilising x-ray and neutron reflectometry
to study thin film polymer surfaces and their interaction with active
biomolecules, including enzymes and antibodies; $24,851 pa; up to 3
years; applicants must be Australian citizens, Australian permanent
residents or NZ citizens.  

Closing Date:  28 February 2007

For further information on the below scholarships please see:
http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/training/index.shtml
<https://www.mcws.usyd.edu.au/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=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").

Postgraduate Scholarships in Influenza Research

For PhD research to advance proteomics surveillance of the influenza
virus and anti-viral drug screening; open to Australian citizens and
permanent residents; candidates should hold a Hons 1 or high 2A degree
(or equivalent) in a relevant discipline; $19,616 pa; up to 3 years.

Closing Date:  26 January 2007

For further information on the below scholarships please see:
http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/training/index.shtml
<https://www.mcws.usyd.edu.au/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=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").

Rismark International PhD Scholarships in Real Estate Finance

For a suitably qualified candidate with outstanding Hons 1 or a Masters
degree in finance to undertake research studies leading to a PhD in
Finance; to conduct research on Australian real estate markets; $40,000
pa; initially offered for 1 year.  

Closing Date:  30 January 2007

For further information on the below scholarships please see:
http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/training/index.shtml
<https://www.mcws.usyd.edu.au/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=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").

Postgraduate Scholarship in Chemistry

Available for a suitably qualified candidate with a good hons degree in
chemistry or related discipline to undertake research studies leading to
a PhD in chemistry; the project will develop new methods for the
detection of drugs in sport and builds on a long standing collaboration
between the School of Chemistry and with the Australian Racing Forensic
Laboratory based in Randwick; $19,616 pa with a top-up of $5,000 pa for
highly qualified applicants; up to 3 years, applicants must be
Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or NZ citizens.  

Closing Date:  16 February 2007

For further information on the below scholarships please see:
http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/training/index.shtml
<https://www.mcws.usyd.edu.au/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=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").

Australian Postgraduate Award (Industry) Exploring Motorist Responses to
Pay-As-You_Drive (PAYD) Charges

This scholarship will provide support for 3 years on a full-time basis
for a research project leading to a PhD; the objective of the research
project is to facilitate, predict and detect changes in driving
behaviour and encourage safer driving practices through kilometre-based
charges; Applicants should have an Hons 1 or 2A degree (or equivalent)
or Masters level degree in transport, civil engineering, economics,
econometrics, or disciplines with a strong behavioural focus such as
psychology and human geography; Applicants must be Australian citizens,
Australian permanent residents or NZ citizens; $25,627 plus $4,373
top-up pa. 

Closing Date:  23 February 2007

For further information on the below scholarships please see:
http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/training/index.shtml
<https://www.mcws.usyd.edu.au/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=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").

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