Internet Commerce Security PhD Scholarship


Scholarship Description

The University of Ballarat is offering a unique opportunity for students undertaking PhD studies in the area of Internet Commerce Security to receive $120k over three years. You will work on real problems and data related to current fraud activity faced by many financial organisations in the world of eFinance and eSecurity. The University of Ballarat, Westpac Banking Corporation and IBM have jointly established the Internet Commerce Security Laboratory (ICSL) to carry out research into Internet Commerce Security. It will focus on addressing some of the most critical issues in the Internet Commerce Sector in the management of identity, internet fraud, trust and the use of the internet. Research projects will be in areas related to information security and data mining.

Reference Number: 3360
Study Subject: Internet Commerce Security
Web Address: http://www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/ubresearch/hdrs/scholarships/ics.shtml
Provided By: The University of Ballarat
To be undertaken at:The University of Ballarat.
Level: Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered dependent on funds to one person. Open for applications from October 11, 2007 until November 28, 2008.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD120000 (total amount). This award is to be used for research, living expenses and fees. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: INFORMATION, COMPUTING AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES. It is required that your study starts no earlier than January 14, 2008.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia or permanent residents can apply.

Application Details

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

    Main Contact
Dr Andrew Stranieri (Senior Lecturer)
University of Ballarat
Phone: (03) 5327 9925
Email: a.stranieri@ballarat.edu.au
Address:
PO Box 663
Ballarat
Vic, Australia
3353

    Main Contact
Sarah Murphy (Research Administrator)
University of Ballarat
Phone: (03) 5327 9982
Fax: (03) 5327 9405
Email: s.murphy@ballarat.edu.au
Web Site: http://www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/business/research/index.shtml
Address:
School of Business
PO Box 663
Ballarat
Vic, Australia
3353