Showing posts with label Australia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Australia. Show all posts

Friday, June 26, 2009

Research Fellowships in Australia

The Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Coral
Reef Studies is contacting people who might be interested in applying
for an ARC Future Fellowship. The ARC Centre has recruited 38
full-time research fellows in the past 3 years, working in many
fields relevant for coral reefs (e.g. biophysical sciences, climate
change, conservation planning, economics, social science, modelling).
The Centre is a world-leader in coral reef research
http://www.coralcoe.org.au/annualreport08.pdf with nodes at four
Australian Universities. James Cook University and the ARC Centre
will host the 12th International Coral Reef Symposium in Australia in 2012.

The ARC Future Fellowship scheme was launched in 2009. Two hundred
awards are available each year. They are designed to attract
outstanding mid-career researchers (5 to 15 years post-PhD) to
Australia and are open to citizens of all countries. These are
four-year fellowships that provide salaries of up to $140,000/year
See Details at http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/futurefel/future_default.htm

Institutions that host Future Fellows negotiate additional support
with applicants, such as salary top-up, research support, and
continuing employment beyond the term of the fellowship.

Another scheme, ARC Discovery Fellowships, supports postdoctoral
fellows within 3 years of their PhD. A third scheme, ARC Laureate
Fellowships supports Professorial Fellows who are rising global
leaders in their field.

If you are interested in joining the ARC Centre of Excellence for
Coral Reef Studies using any of these schemes (which span all career
stages), please contact us for further advice by emailing your CV to
info@coralcoe.org.au">info@coralcoe.org.au

Jennifer Lappin
Chief Operations Officer
ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies
James Cook University
Townsville, Queensland 4811
Australia

Ph:     61-747-814222
Fax:    61-747-813015
Jennifer.Lappin@jcu.edu.au

http://www.coralcoe.org.au/

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

PhD Scholarships in Biomaterials for Cochlear Implants The University of Queensland

2 PhD Scholarships in Biomaterials for Cochlear Implants The University of Queensland With Cochlear Ltd and Aortech Pty Ltd
PhD Scholarships in Biomaterials – Next Generation Insulation for Cochlear Implants Currently, soft silicone materials are employed as insulation for implantable Cochlear electrode arrays. However these materials have limited tensile properties and tear resistance, thereby significantly hampering the scope for new and more complex electrode array designs. The central aim of this project is to explore new insulation materials with similar flexibility, biocompatibility, biostability and electrical insulation to silicone, but with far superior tensile and tear strength.
This will be achieved through the development of biomedical polyurethane nanocomposites via a collaboratively- conceived and executed project featuring significant cooperation between researchers at UQ, Cochlear Ltd (Sydney) and Aortech Biomaterials (Melbourne). PhD 1 will have a strong polymer synthesis and processing focus, involving the preparation of nanocomposites by various processing methods and understanding structure-property relationships. PhD 2 will be more concerned with biostability and biological interactions of the novel materials and their various components.
The project team (and supervisors) includes: A/Prof Darren Martin, Prof Rod Minchin and Prof Peter Halley from The University of Queensland; Dr Martin Svehla from Cochlear Ltd and Dr Ajay Padsalgikar from Aortech Biomaterials Pty Ltd. This project is funded by Cochlear, Aortech and the NHMRC.
Requirements: B.Eng., B.Sc. or Masters Degree in Materials or Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or Biomedical Engineering.
Remuneration: Stipend – APA equivalent (tax-free and indexed) for 3 yrs.
Anticipated Commencement Date: early 2009 A/Prof Darren Martin - Ph: 07 3346 3870 Email: darren.martin@ uq.edu.au

Dr Lisbeth Grondahl
Senior Lecturer
Schoolof Chemistryand Molecular Biosciences Universityof Queensland
phone 3365 3671
fax 3365 4299
e-mail l.grondahl@uq. edu.au

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Rio Tinto Graduate Scholarship Fund 2009 for Indonesian Citizen

PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia in collaboration with Sampoerna Foundation provides one (1) qualified individual with the opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree in Science, Social Science or Commerce at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia.

Upon completing the program, scholar is under a (n+1) binding program with PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia, where n = the number of years receiving the scholarship grant. The scholar must apply their knowledge and contribute significantly to PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia for (n+1) year.

CONDITIONS OF AWARD

The information contained in this document is intended for the Rio Tinto Scholarship Fund for the Graduate Program applicant:


I. Basic Eligibility

Applicant must satisfy ALL of the following conditions:

1. Indonesian citizen who is under 35 years of age when lodging the application.
2. Hold a local Bachelor’s degree from any discipline with a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale).
3. Have a minimum of two-year full-time professional work experience after the completion of the undergraduate degree.
4. Submit the required English language requirement (TOEFL / IELTS) and the Graduate Admission Test as required by each program, after the applicant is selected as the scholarship finalist:


International TOEFL with a minimum score of 577 (PBT) or 233 (CBT) or 90 (IBT), OR
International English Language System Testing (IELTS) of minimum 6.5

5. Adhere with the scholarship rules and regulations, particularly in the (n+1) binding program with PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia.
6. Currently did not enroll in graduate or post-graduate program, or obtained a Master’s degree or equivalent.
7. Did not enroll or graduate from an overseas tertiary institution, unless was on a full scholarship.
8. Do not receive other equivalent award or scholarship offering similar or other benefits at the time of the award.
9. Demonstrate that without the scholarship, applicant is not able to afford an Overseas Graduate Program.

Any applicant proves to have forged information in his/her application form or any of the documents attached therein will be immediately disqualified.

II. Further Requirements

Applicant also must:

1. Demonstrate leadership potential and interest in and commitment to community and national development.
2. Attend ALL stages of selection process.
3. Meet the requirements for obtaining a proper student visa upon acceptance for the scholarship.
4. Comply with the application for scholarship rules and regulations as stipulated by Sampoerna Foundation, PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia, partner institution, and the university.


III. Nature of award

1. The scholarship’s worth is approximately AUD 68,000.- depending on the program’s fee, for the duration of study.
This covers the following:

Graduate Admission Test and TOEFL/IELTS reimbursement, one time only, based on original invoice, for the test taken no more than 6 months prior to the scholarship application;
University application fee;
Student visa application fee;
Return airfares from Jakarta to Sydney;
Tuition fees, for the duration of study;
Living allowance, to support living costs during period of study;
Literature allowance, to purchase textbooks required for study.
2. The scholarship is intended for full-time / regular class study only.
3. Scholarship recipient is not permitted to undertake any form of employment at any time during the course of study, unless such employment is allowed under the student visa obtained.


IV. How to Apply?

Download the application package (application, reference and health information forms) at http://www.sampoernafoundation.org/content/section/17/139/lang,en/ or obtained it from:
Sampoerna Foundation
Sampoerna Strategic Square
NorthTower, 26th – 27th Floor
Jl.. Jend. Sudirman Kavling 45
Jakarta12930


When submitting the application package, please write “Rio Tinto-S2” at the top right hand corner of the envelope. Sampoerna Foundation will consider the completed applications and will notify the short-listed applicants to attend the continuing stages of the selection process.

Interested applicants who meet the requirements must complete and return the application package by the deadline January 30, 2009 to Sampoerna Foundation office. E-mail applications will not be considered.

V. Further Information

Prospective applicants are advised to directly contact University of New South Wales (UNSW) directly or Australian Education Center (AEC) to find out about the admission process and requirements for an enrolment.

Monday, November 17, 2008

The Melbourne BCL Scholarship at Oxford 2009/2010

Australia - The Melbourne Law School has a faculty agreement with the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford. Under that agreement, Melbourne and Oxford jointly fund an annual scholarship providing £5,000 for a Melbourne University Law graduate to study for the Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) at Oxford.

The Bachelor of Civil Law is Oxford’s one-year full-time postgraduate programme for those who have an outstanding degree from a common law jurisdiction. Among legal practitioners and academics alike, the BCL is one of the most highly esteemed masters-level qualifications in the common law world.

Eligibility
Applicants for the Melbourne BCL scholarship must have completed the Melbourne LLB or the Melbourne JD and must also be admitted into the Oxford BCL for 2009/2010.



The application deadline for the BCL for 2009/2010 is Friday 23 January 2009. Applications should be made in accordance with the procedures published by Oxford University.

Applications
Applications for the Melbourne BCL scholarship should include a full curriculum vitae and a short statement (not exceeding two pages) of the reasons for undertaking the Oxford BCL.

Applications for the Melbourne BCL scholarship should be forwarded no later than Monday 23 March 2009 to:

Anthony Manahan
Manager
Melbourne Law School Student Centre
The University of Melbourne
T: (613) 8344 6181
F: (613) 8344 0106
E: a.manahan@unimelb.edu.au

Further Information
For further information concerning the Scholarship please contact:

Dr Matthew Harding
Lecturer
Tel: 03 8344 1080
Email: m.harding@unimelb.edu.au

For further information concerning the BCL please contact:

Mr Paul Burns
Academic Administrator
Faculty of Law
The University of Oxford
Email: paul.burns@law.ox.ac.uk

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