MQRES Visual Processing PhD Scholarship

Scholarship Description

Two PhD research scholarships in the area of neurethology are available in the Centre for the Integrative Study of Animal Behaviour (CISAB) at Macquarie University. Applicants will participate in a new project funded by the Australian Research Council on the extraordinary visual sense of jumping spiders. This project will be conducted in collaboration with Dr Ximena Nelson and Assoc. Prof. Chris Evans at CISAB, Assoc. Prof. David Carroll (University of Adelaide) and Prof. Robert Jackson (University of Canterbury). MQRES scholarships are available to domestic and international students. Applicants should have completed equivalent research qualifications to an Australian undergraduate degree with first class honours in a relevant discipline. Candidates with experience working with invertebrates or neuroethology are particularly encouraged to apply.

Reference Number: 2940
Study Subject: Visual sense of jumping spiders
Web Address: http://www.research.mq.edu.au/students/scholarships
Provided By: Higher Degree Research Unit
To be undertaken at:Macquarie University.
Level: Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to 2 people. Open for applications until May 31, 2008.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD20007 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 and a half years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: BEHAVIOURAL AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES or Psychology.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent. There are no restrictions on citizenship.

Application Details

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

    Main Contact
The Scholarships Officer (n/a)
Higher Degree Research Office
Phone: 02 9850 7663
Fax: 02 9850 6198
Email: hdrschol@vc.mq.edu.au
Web Site: http://www.research.mq.edu.au/students/scholarships