Australian School of Advanced Medicine - Pharmacology


Scholarship Description

The Pharmacology group has a broad interest in drugs useful for treating pain and seek to understand how analgesics work at a cellular and molecular level, and how this effects the activity of neurons involved in sensing and responding to pain. The major goal is to identify potential new targets for drug action. The scholarship will enable the student to be part of the vibrant ASAM team, whose work bears directly on a wide range of conditions involving the nervous system. A top-up is available above the Macquarie University PhD stipend level for suitably qualified candidates. Interested applicants should contact the principal supervisor, Professor Mark Connor in the first instance, and refer to http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/applications for application information. Applicants should quote 2010303 on their application.

Reference Number: 4879
Study Subject: Sensing and responding to pain at a cellular and molecular level.
Web Address: http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/scholarships/hdr_scholarships_domestic_and_international
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 28, 2011.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD22860 (per annum). This award is to be used for research, living expenses and fees. 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: Medicine - general or Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences.

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
Mark Connor (Professor of Pharmacology)
Australian School of Advanced Medicine (ASAM)
Phone: +61 2 9812 3544
Fax: +61 2 9812 3530
Email: mark.connor@mq.edu.au
Address:
Macquarie University
North Ryde
NSW, Australia
2109