MD/ PhD - Andrology / Diabetes Research
Scholarship Description
A funded MD/ PhD position is available at the Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne located at Austin Health from February 2008. The goal of this project is to assess prospectively, in men with type 2 diabetes and low testosterone levels, the effect of testosterone therapy on a variety of parameters including insulin resistance, glycaemic control, body composition and hypogonadal symptoms. This position would suit an advanced trainee in endocrinology intending to pursue a higher degree who fulfills the University of Melbourne eligibility criteria to undertake a MD/ PhD degree. The scholarship will provide a tax-free stipend for full-time study for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress. Payment will be according to NHMRC biomedical and public health stipend rates. The successful candidate will be expected to apply for competitive funding. Enquiries/ expressions of interest to Dr Mathis Grossmann or or Prof Jeffrey Zajac.
| Reference Number: | 3525 |
| Study Subject: | Andrology / Diabetes |
| Provided By: | The University of Melbourne |
| To be undertaken at: | The University of Melbourne. |
| Level: | Post Graduate (Research) |
Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Dates when to submit scholarship application are not specified.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is unspecified (total may vary). This award is to be used for research. This scholarship is paid unspecified for the period of 3 years, reviewed annually.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia.
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.
| Main Contact Dr Mathis Grossmann (Senior Research Fellow) Department of Medicine, AH/NH, Melb University Phone: 03 9496 5135 Email: mathisg@unimelb.edu.au |
| Main Contact Prof Jeffrey Zajac Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne Phone: 03-9496-5198 |