PhD Scholarship Brain Ageing Program

Scholarship Description

These Scholarships are offered by the Brain and Ageing Research Program, UNSW, a high profile research program funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), which is undertaking research the determinants of cognitive disorders in the elderly. The Scholarships may encompass study of the impact of metabolic, inflammatory, cardiovascular or nutritional factors on brain ageing and cognition. The successful doctoral students will be working on data derived from study cohorts of international significance (the Sydney Memory and Ageing Study and the Older Australian Twins Study) and may encompass work with brain magnetic resonance imaging and genetics. A well developed program exists in the Brain and Ageing Program which supports a large number of Doctoral students. NOTE: If you are in receipt of an APA or equivilant scholarship there is a Brain Ageing Topup Scholarship please refer to the Jason ad reference number 4651

Reference Number: 4626
Study Subject: brain ageing and cognition
Provided By: University of New South Wales
Level: Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to 2 people. Open for applications from December 14, 2009 until January 31, 2010.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD30000 (maximum per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 2 years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Cognitive science, MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES, Neurosciences, Psychology or SCIENCE - GENERAL. It is required that your study starts no earlier than March 1, 2010 and no later than March 31, 2010.

Eligibility

This scholarship requires you to have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must refer to scholarship description. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

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Angie Russell (Admin Manager)
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Email: angie.russell@unsw.edu.au