ECU Collaborative Research Networks (CRN) Program Scholarship
Are you a student who is passionate about research? Applications are now open
for the Collaborative Research Networks (CRN) program, which provides support
to research students with a passion for research in the following area:
* Exercise medicine for the prevention and management of chronic disease
* Integration of exercise and nutritional strategies for chronic disease
management
* Basic and applied research in exercise science for health and
rehabilitation
* Translational research in exercise as medicine
Available to successful CRN candidates will be:
* Financial assistance of $30,000 pa (tax free) comprising of a $25,000
scholarship and $5,000 top up
* access to partner university facilities
* access to visiting fellows
* experience in working with collaborative teams
* potential for co-supervision of PhD with partner universities
ECU seeks to enhance the quality of the research experience and culture through
its Graduate Research School<http://www.research.ecu.edu.au/grs/> (GRS) by
providing face-to-face and online training, seminars, academic events and
social activities.
Application Opening Date: 02 April 2012
Application Closing Date: 31 May 2012
Method of Application: Application forms can be downloaded from the following
site:
http://www.ecu.edu.au/scholarships/scholarships-by-pathways/higher-degree-by-research/details/collaborative-research-networks-crn-program
or an application form can be emailed by contacting Dr Darren Gibson
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility criteria:
* Academic Merit , qualifications equivalent to an Australian first
class honours degree or a Master by Research
* Research, significant professional and research experience combined
with lesser academic qualifications may also be considered if deemed to be
equivalent to first class honours
Nationality:
* Australian Citizen
* Australian Permanent Resident Visa
* New Zealand Citizen
Level of Study:
* HDR - Higher Degree Research (PhD)
Year of Study:
* 1st year
Faculty:
* Computing and Health Sciences
School:
* School of Exercise and Health Sciences
Study Mode:
* Full-time on-campus
Applicant Information:
* Intending students need to apply for a PhD scholarship and course
admission by 31 May, 2012.
* Applicants must tick the CRN box on the scholarship application form
* Applicants must provide certified copies of academic documentation,
including academic transcripts and proof of completion from any tertiary
qualification, except for qualifications completed at Edith Cowan University
* An applicant's research experience will be taken into consideration in
the assessment of applications for scholarship. Applicants are required to
provide evidence of any research grants received or research that has been
published or the extent of research team member
* It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all
documentation is presented
Selection:
* Selection is based on academic merit and research capability within
the CRN project areas. Each application will be assessed against the
Scholarship Ranking Scheme.
More Information:
For further information please contact
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
For further information about the CRN program and specific details regarding
the individual projects, please contact the CRN Manager Dr Darren Gibson
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
LYNDALL BURKE | Research Group Administrator
Exercise, Health & Performance FRG | Faculty of Health Sciences
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