Psychology: Disgust as a psychosocial defence against infectious disease


Scholarship Description

A Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (MQRES) is available in the Department of Psychology for a PhD investigating disgust as a psychosocial defence against infectious disease. The successful candidate will be supervised by Professor Richard Stevenson, Dr Trevor Case, and Dr Megan Oaten and will join a research team investigating a disease avoidance model of the emotion disgust. Further information on the project may be obtained by contacting the principal supervisor: Professor Dick Stevenson on +61 (2) 9850 8098. Refer to http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/applications for information on how to apply. Applicants should quote 2010088 on their application.

Reference Number: 4767
Study Subject: Disgust as a psychosocial defence against infectious disease
Web Address: http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/scholarships
Provided By: Macquarie University
To be undertaken at:Macquarie University.
Level: Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications until November 1, 2010.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD22500 (per annum). This award is to be used for research, living expenses and miscellaneous purposes. 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, Cognitive science or Psychology.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent.

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
Richard (Dick) Stevenson (Professor)
Department of Psychology
Phone: +61 2 9850 8098
Fax: +61 2 9850 8062
Email: Dick.Stevenson@mq.edu.au
Address:
Macquarie University
North Ryde
NSW, Australia
2109