University of Newcastle Health and Medicine PhD or Research Masters Scholarships in Australia, 2015

The University of Newcastle is offering 7 full postgraduate research scholarships for both domestic and international students. Scholarships are awarded to study on a full-time or part-time basis within the faculty of health and medicine in 2015.
Out of seven scholarships, three scholarships will be supported by donor funds and must fall within a specified research area

Scholarship Provider/ Funding Agency

Three (3) scholarships will be supported by donor funds and must fall within a specified research area. They will be known as Donor scholarships:

• Neville Eric Sansom Scholarship – for research in any area of direct relevance to understanding the causes, treatment or prevention of diabetes
• Thora May Crighton Scholarship – for research in any area related to children's science and health
• Wansay/Asars Scholarship – for research in cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular health

Study Areas 

Research related to treatment or prevention of diabetes, research in any area related to children's science and health, research in cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular health.

Scholarship open for

International Students

Scholarship Level

Postgraduate Research

Eligibility

1.   Scholarships are only available to new applicants, i.e. those who have not submitted a Research Degree application at the time of advertising.

2.  Primary selection for all scholarships will be academic record and research potential of the applicant as based on:

o    Applicant's academic record and CV

o    A one-page proposal, prepared by the applicant, in consultation with the intended supervisor outlining:

§  A brief background to the project and its significance

§  Innovative aspects of the approach including specific hypothesis to be tested (if any)

§  The research training environment

o    The applicants' capacity to commence candidature by 30th October 2015.

3.  Whilst the quality of the applicant and research environment are the primary criteria for selection, desirable criteria for the applicant may also include:

o    Honours Class 1 (or equivalent)

o    Grade Point Average of above 5.25 (or equivalent)

o    Minimum English language requirements met (where applicable)

o    Research Experience

o    Publications

o    Any scholarship co-funding (including top-up) provided by the supervisor.

Number of Scholarships

7 Scholarships

Scholarship Duration

Two to three years

Coverage/Scholarship Benefits

• A living allowance of $25,849 per annum (2015 full-time rate)
• International scholarships will cover tuition fees
• Thesis allowance
• Relocation allowance (if required) - economy airfare
• Overseas Students Health Cover – International Students Only

Application Method

Send via Email: Shirley.Savy@newcastle.edu.au

Deadline

15 June 2015:

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