PhD Scholarship - School of Psychology & Psychiatry


Scholarship Description

One premium scholarship is available for full-time research study for a PhD degree at the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, School of Psychology and Psychiatry, Monash. We seek to attract a candidate showing outstanding research potential. We offer an additional supplement of $4720 on top of the normal APA rate of $22,500 (non taxable). The project forms part of a larger ARC Discovery project "Understanding the nature and characteristics of Youth Violence in Australia". An exceptional graduate student with a high level H1 or H2A degree or equivalent in psychology or other social science subject is required. Knowlege of antisocial behaviour issues and risk assessment methods an advantage. Start date: 1st May 2010. Research Field: Forensic Psychology

Reference Number: 4670
Study Subject: Violence risk assessment in Australian juvenile offenders
Web Address: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/spppm/phd-scholarship.html
Provided By: MU School of Psychology & Psychiatry
To be undertaken at:Monash University.
Level: Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from January 18, 2010 until February 25, 2010.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD27220 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Psychology. It is required that your study starts no earlier than May 1, 2010.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent, or Honours 2a or equivalent. AUS permanent resident can apply.

Application Details

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

    Main Contact
Dr Rachael Fullam, PhD (Snr Research Fellow/Adjunct Lecturer)
MU School of Psychology & Psychiatry
Phone: 3 9947 2604
Fax: 3 9947 2650
Email: Rachael.Fullam@med.monash.edu.au
Web Site: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/sppm/phd-scholarship.html
Address:
Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science
Paul Mullen Centre
505 Hoddle Street
Fairfield
Vic, Australia
3068