We seek an outstanding PhD candidate with a background in synthetic organic chemistry to develop a new class of dendritic molecules, and to study their applications. The position is fully funded, both fees and stipend, for four years.
Project description
The successful candidate will investigate a new method for the synthesis of a library of dendrimers with variations in the sizes and shapes of the monomers, and of the strength and character of the forces between them. One aim of the project is to make dendrimers carrying a variety of functionality, and with the flexibility of the synthetic strategy, engineer the molecules for solubility, surface activity, and assembly into larger structures.
Measurement of the conformations of the dendrimers using Small-Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) is part of the project, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience with this method at the Australian Synchrotron, collocated with Monash University. Computer models for the dendrimer conformations will be tested by the SAXS methods.
Monash University has Australia's leading chemistry school, ranking 64th in Shanghai's Jiao Tong Index. Monash is one of only three Australian universities ranked in the global top 100 for Chemistry, according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). The ARWU annually grades over 1000 institutes on six objective indicators including the number of highly cited researchers, the number of articles published in the journals Nature and Science and the per capita performance with respect to the size of the institution.
Applications Interested candidates should send a CV, a short description of research interests, and the names of two or more referees to the email addresses below.
Open to: candidates with academic qualifications that are equivalent to either an Australian bachelor degree with first class honours or an Australian Master by Research.
Fund: AUD$25,000 per year (tax free) stipend/living allowance, tuition fees and overseas health cover paid. A stipend is granted as well (three years for Doctoral degree or up to two years for Master by Research).
Application process
Fill in the application form.
Applicants must provide the original or certified copies of academic documentation, including academic transcripts and proof of completion from any tertiary qualification, except for qualifications completed at ECU.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all documentation presented in a foreign language is also accompanied by an authorised English translation.
An applicant’s research experience will be taken into consideration in the assessment of applications for scholarship. Applicants are required to provide evidence of any research grants received or research that has been published.
The Graduate Research School of Edith Cowan University Western Australia offers PhD and Master Research Scholarships for the 2010/11 session to International Students at University. The EIPRS scheme is prestigious and highly competitive. International Postgraduate Research scholarships at Edith Cowan University are restricted only to those applicants wishing to commence their studies in either a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master by Research.
Eligibility
Academic merit, academic qualifications that are equivalent to either an Australian bachelor degree with first class honours or an Australian Master by Research. Qualifications gained outside of Australia will be assessed to determine how they compare to an Australian qualification.
Research, significant publication record.
Must meet Edith Cowan University English entry requirements.
Must meet international student visa requirements as specified by the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA).
Must not have held an Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) scholarship within the two years prior to commencing the ECU-IPRS.
May not concurrently receive a Faculty Scholarship or other major scholarship.
To be eligible for either scholarship, applicants MUST meet English entry requirements for the course applying for and be a commencing student (not enrolled at the time of applying).
Send your completed applications and associated documentation to: Research Scholarships Officer Scholarship Office Edith Cowan University 270 Joondalup Drive JOONDALUP WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6027 The application deadline is August, 31st 2010.
Any further queries should be addressed to: scholarships@ecu.edu.au
University Western Australia The application deadline is 31st August 2010.
OverviewUniversity Western Australia
The Graduate Research School of Edith Cowan University Western Australia offers PhD and Master Research Scholarships for the 2010/11 session to International Students at University. The EIPRS scheme is prestigious and highly competitive. International Postgraduate Research scholarships at Edith Cowan University are restricted only to those applicants wishing to commence their studies in either a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master by Research.
Eligibility
Academic merit, academic qualifications that are equivalent to either an Australian bachelor degree with first class honours or an Australian Master by Research. Qualifications gained outside of Australia will be assessed to determine how they compare to an Australian qualification.
Research, significant publication record.
Must meet Edith Cowan University English entry requirements.
Must meet international student visa requirements as specified by the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA).
Must not have held an Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) scholarship within the two years prior to commencing the ECU-IPRS.
May not concurrently receive a Faculty Scholarship or other major scholarship.
To be eligible for either scholarship, applicants MUST meet English entry requirements for the course applying for and be a commencing student (not enrolled at the time of applying).
Applicants must provide the original or certified copies of academic documentation, including academic transcripts and proof of completion from any tertiary qualification, except for qualifications completed at ECU.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all documentation presented in a foreign language is also accompanied by an authorised English translation.
An applicant`s research experience will be taken into consideration in the assessment of applications for scholarship. Applicants are required to provide evidence of any research grants received or research that has been published.
Send your completed applications and associated documentation to: Research Scholarships Officer Scholarship Office Edith Cowan University 270 Joondalup Drive JOONDALUP WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6027
Any further queries should be addressed University Western Australia to: scholarships@ecu.edu.au
Australian Leadership Awards Scholarships 2008-2009
The Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Scholarships are a component of the Australian Leadership Awards, a regional program under the Australian Scholarships initiative. Australian Leadership Awards aim to develop leadership, build partnerships and linkages within the Asia-Pacific.
They are intended for those who are already leaders or have the potential to assume leadership roles that can influence social and economic policy reform and development outcomes, both in their own countries and in the Asia-Pacific region. The ALA program comprises of Scholarships and Fellowships.
ALA Scholarships are academically elite awards offered to high achievers from the Asia-Pacific region each year to undertake postgraduate study (Masters or Doctorate) and a Leadership Development Program in Australia.
Selection for ALA Scholarships is highly competitive, based on leadership qualities and on academic excellence.
ALA Scholarships are an investment in the future of the Asia-Pacific region. In this regard, ALA scholars are required to return to their home country or the region for two years after they have completed their studies.
In future years, ALA scholars will belong to a unique group - the Australian Scholarships Alumni Network (ASAN) - that will maintain strong and enduring links to Australia. Managed by AusAID as part of Australia`s overseas aid program, ALA Scholarships are open only to citizens of countries in the Asia-Pacific region with which Australia has a significant aid program. Objectives of ALA Scholarships
ALA Scholarships aim to:
* develop a cadre of leaders advancing regional reform, development and governance * increase exchange of knowledge and information within the region * build common purpose and understanding between Australia and the region * build capacity to address priority regional issues * build effective networks between Australia and the region * demonstrate the benefits of Australian education through the provision of high quality education.
Fields of study
Awards are open to all fields of study, however, study programs that relate to the priority themes of international trade, pandemics, security and climate change (including clean energy) are encouraged. Scholarships are not available for military training, or training in areas related to nuclear technology and flying aircraft. Levels of study
An ALA Scholarship enables candidates to undertake studies leading to a Masters or Doctorate degree in Australia. It does not include Graduate Diplomas, with the exception of those Masters courses that require the completion of a Graduate Diploma as part of the Masters degree. Who should apply
Outstanding applicants with:
* a very high level of academic achievement at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level * a high level of English language proficiency * demonstrated leadership potential and good prospects to influence social and economic policy reform and development outcomes in their home country and in the Asia-Pacific region * a commitment to participate ASAN on their return home.
Links to specific eligibility requirements are found below.
Applicants seeking to migrate to Australia should NOT apply. Scholarship benefits
An ALA Scholarship has a total value of up to A$110,000 for Masters degrees and A$220,000 for Doctoral programs, not including provisions for the leadership development program.. Benefits include:
* return air travel * visa support * establishment allowance * full tuition fees * contribution to living expenses * Introductory Academic program (IAP) * Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only).
Australia PhD Scholarships in Ecological Modelling at Macquarie University
Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Juni 2007.
Two PhD scholarships are available in Ecological Modelling at Macquarie University.
MQRES Modelling Climate Change Impacts on Australian Forests Australian forests provide a range of important ecosystem services, such as wood production, carbon sequestration and protection of water catchments. Climate change is highly likely to modify how forests function, and land managers urgently need information about how these ecosystem services will be affected. To address this need, this project will develop ecophysiologically-based models of climate change impacts on Australian forests over the next century. Data assimilation techniques will be used to incorporate information from state-of-the-art climate change experiments, both local and international. Strong collaboration with experimental scientists will be encouraged.
MQRES Modelling Climate Change Impacts on Plant Competition
Climate change threatens to change the composition of plant communities. Climate change does not impact on all species equally, so changes in climate will modify competitive relations among plants, with important consequences for biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. This project will develop simulation models to investigate how changes in atmospheric CO2 concentration, water and nitrogen availability combine to modify the outcomes of competition among different plant species. The modelling work will be informed by data from a long-term US experiment that manipulates atmospheric CO2, N deposition, rainfall, and species composition.
MQRES scholarships are available to Australian and international students. Applicants should have completed an Australian four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with first class honours, or demonstrate equivalent research qualifications from an Australian or overseas University. These projects would suit candidates with a strong numerical aptitude and an interest in plant ecology. Candidates should have a background in one or more of the following areas: plant physiology, ecology, pure or applied mathematics, physics or statistics.
The scholarship pays a living allowance currently $19,616 per annum, tax exempt (2007) and the tenure is 3.5 years full time, subject to satisfactory progress. Tuition fees will be funded for the scholarship tenure, with domestic students receiving Research Training Scheme (RTS) placement for their tuition, and International award holders having their fees sponsored. Further information on the project is available from supervisors: Dr Belinda Medlyn, telephone +61 2 9850 8208, bmedlyn@bio.mq.edu.au, and Professor Lesley Hughes, telephone +61 2 9850 8195, lhughes@rna.bio.mq.edu.au.
Application forms and conditions for MQRES awards are available from the Higher Degree Research Office, telephone: (02) 9850 7663, e-mail: hdrschol@vc.mq.edu.au or from our website: link 1, link 2
Applications should be forwarded to:
The Scholarship Officer Higher Degree Research Office Cottage C4C Macquarie University NSW 2109 AUSTRALIA
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Two PhD scholarships are available in Ecological Modelling at Macquarie University.
