Edith Cowan University, Exercise Medicine - PhD Scholarship
Perth, Western Australia
Are you passionate about exercise science research? Applications are now
open for the Collaborative Research Networks (CRN) program "Exercise
Medicine", 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 (University of
Queensland and University of Sydney)
· access to visiting fellows who are world leaders in the
field
· experience in working with collaborative teams
· potential for co-supervision of PhD with partner
universities
Edith Cowan University 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: 24 September 2012 Application Closing Date:
31 October 2012 Method of Application: Application forms can be
downloaded from the following site:
http://www.ecu.edu.au/scholarships/scholarships-by-pathways/higher-degre\
e-by-research/details/collaborative-research-networks-crn-program
<http://www.ecu.edu.au/scholarships/scholarships-by-pathways/higher-degr\
ee-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
· International students may apply and will be considered for
an Edith Cowan University International Postgraduate Research
Scholarship (ECU-IPRS).
Level of Study:
· HDR - Higher Degree Research (PhD)
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 October, 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 about the scholarships and the research
projects, please contact Professor Robert Newton [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]> or telephone +61 419907774
