2010-2011 PhD Top-Up Scholarship – Western Australia
PhD Top Up Scholarships Are Offered To Students With An Outstanding Track Record In Academic Achievement At Australia In 2010
Job Description:
Cancer Council Western Australia aims to minimise the effect of cancer on our community through research and education and by providing people affected by cancer with support to enhance their quality of life. A key objective of the Cancer Council is to encourage and support a wide range of research activities into the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer and leukaemia.Cancer Council Western Australia PhD Top Up Scholarships are offered to students with an outstanding track record in academic achievement and research potential to pursue full-time PhD studies in Western Australia in cancer-related research. Research projects can be in the fields of laboratory, clinical, epidemiological, psychosocial and/or behavioural science.
In 2011 a maximum of two PhD Top Up scholarships will be awarded to highly ranked PhD students awarded an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) or equivalent. Total value of the PhD Top Up scholarship will be up to $36,000 (tax exempt) for 3 years full-time, with a maximum payable rate of $12,000 per annum.Applications for Cancer Council Western Australia research funding should be made through eligible institutions which are registered as Administering Institutions. Applicants should contact the Research Administration Officer of their Institution for further advice regarding the closing date, institutional approvals and processes.
How To Apply:
Application forms can be found at: http://www.cancerwa.asn.au/research/funding/
Or via the Administrative Officer: Anna Nankivell
Telephone: 0893884354
E-mail: anankivell@cancerwa.asn.au
Eligibility Criteria:
The following students are eligible to apply:
1.Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
2.Applications must be received within 12 months of the initial enrolment as a PhD student
3.Applicants must have:
a.completed requirements for the award of an appropriate degree with a minimum of upper second-class Honours or
b.a Medical Degree.
4.Applicants must be enrolled, or be eligible to enroll as a full-time student in an approved post bachelor course at an eligible institution.
5.Applicants must have applied for a three year competitive postgraduate scholarship, such as an APA.
Project Eligibility Criteria:
1.The research project proposed by the applicant must be relevant to a career in research
2.The research project proposed by the applicant must broadly relate to cancer research
3.It is essential that the applicant have appropriate supervision throughout the duration of the proposed project and that they make all necessary arrangements for acceptance and supervision with the Head of Department or supervisor concerned and secure their endorsement in the space provided on the form.
Obligations of the Scholarship Recipient
4.The annual PhD Top Up salary is $10,000pa plus $2,000pa for travel funds to attend conferences or other relevant PhD costs.
5.The Scholarship will be awarded for 1 year in the first instance and may be renewed annually (for up to three years in total) subject to the recipient performing satisfactorily in their research and remaining enrolled for the PhD degree.
6.Confirmation from your supervisor (either via letter or email) signifying that satisfactory progress is being made on the PhD project is required in the following January of each year of the scholarship.
7.A final report from the scholarship holder is to be submitted within 12 months of the conclusion of the three year period
8.CCWA must be notified immediately of any changes to the Award at which time the Scholarship will be reviewed by the Research Committee. Changes include, but not exclusively:
a.when the award holder ceases to be a full-time student
b.suspension of the award
c.conversion of degrees
d.paid employment
e.institution transfer
f.delays with the commencement of research
Address:
Research Administration Officer,
Education and Research Division,
Cancer Council Western Australia,
15 Bedbrook Place, SHENTON PARK WA 6008
Telephone No: (08) 9388 4354
Fax: (08) 9388 4399
Last Date To Apply:19 November 2010
Source:http://www.cancerwa.asn.au/resources/2010-09-03-PhD-top-up-scholarship-guide-to-applicants.pdf
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