The University of
Queensland is inviting highly motivated Australian and international candidates
to apply for PhD Scholarship. Eligible candidates will undertake full-time
neuroscience research at Queensland Brain Institute.
The University of
Queensland is an Australian research university primarily located in Queensland
state capital city, Brisbane. UQ is Australia’s top-ranked university for
business and life sciences and admits the majority of the state’s top scorers.
Course
Level: Scholarship
is available to undertake full-ti
me research programme.
Study
Subject: Scholarship
is awarded in the field of neuroscience.
Scholarship
Award:
Selected prospective students will receive assistance to apply for University
living allowance and tuition fee scholarships. The current living
allowance rate is AUD$26,682 per annum (2017 rate, indexed annually) tax-free
for three years plus two possible extensions of up to 6 months each in approved
circumstances (conditions apply). A top-up scholarship (AUD$5,000 per annum)
may be available to the successful candidate.
Scholarship
can be taken in Australia
Eligibility: Candidates will have a First
Class Honours degree (or equivalent) in one of the following areas:
neuroscience, molecular biology, bioscience, psychology, genetics, physical
sciences, engineering, mathematics, or a related discipline; and be eligible
for UQ scholarship consideration.
Nationality: Australian and international
candidates are eligible to apply.
College
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirement: Applicants must hold a previous year degree.
English Language
Requirement: International applicants must meet the University of Queensland’s
English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements.
How to
Apply:
Please review the research areas, and available PhD project information,
for QBI Group
Leaders and make direct contact with a Group Leader working in an area
of greatest interest to you. When emailing your chosen Group Leader,
provide your detailed academic resume (including publications and links to
published articles in peer reviewed journals), and complete tertiary academic
records (including GPA scores/grades, and grading scale details). The
Group Leader will work with you to develop your application for submission to
QBI.
Application
Deadline: The
application deadline is June 12, 2017.