Psychology & Cognitive Science -Cracking the orthographic code:early perceptual processes in reading

Scholarship Description
A full-time PhD Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (MQRES) is available in the Dept of Psychology and Macquarie Centre for Cognition & its Disorders associated with successful ARC Discovery Project DP110100294. A strong experimental background to explore issues in early visual processes involved in reading is preferred. Methods include behavioural experiments using the masked priming procedure and reaction-time methodology. Access is available to excellent research facilities including MEG, EEG, eye-tracking, and expertise in computational linguistics. Prospective applicants should in the first instance contact the principal supervisor Sachiko Kinoshita. Please quote allocation reference number 2011124 on your application form after referring to: http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/applications
| Reference Number: | 5290 |
| Study Subject: | Early perceptual processes in reading: cracking the orthographic code |
| Web Address: | http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/scholarships/hdr_scholarships_domestic_candidates_only |
| 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 May 21, 2012.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD23728 (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: 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. Only citizens of Australia or New Zealand or AUS permanent resident 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 Sachiko Kinoshita (Associate Professor, Psychology) Associate, Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science Phone: +61 2 9850 8004 Fax: +61 2 9850 6059 Email: sachiko.kinoshita@mq.edu.au Address: Macquarie University North Ryde NSW, Australia 2109 |