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MRGS News 7 October 2008Welcome to the Monash Research Graduate School News on seminars, scholarships and other useful information. In this issue
1. exPERT Seminars1.1 Session 12: Fast Fourier TransformContent: The following items will be covered in the session. 1. Discrete and Fast Fourier Transforms a. Relation to continuous Fourier Transforms b. Transforms of real, even and odd functions 2. Properties a. Time and frequency shifting b. Convolutions and correlations c. Parceval's theorem d. Elementary transforms and their implications e. Time differentiation of signals 3. Applications and implementation in MATLAB a. Filtering b. Signal processing c. Diffraction Presenter: School of Mathematical Sciences Date: Friday, 10 October 2008 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Venue: Theatre R3, Building 8, Clayton Bookings are essential: To book, please visit: http://mrgs.monash.edu.au/exPERT-bookings/ 1.2 Workshop 39: PowerPoint for beginne rs PowerPoint continues to be the software of choice for presenters. As such, this workshop aims to introduce those unfamiliar with this program with the basic tools necessary in order to build a slide presentation. In particular, PowerPoint for Beginners will show students through the key features of the software, including menu commands, shortcut keys and toolbars. Presenter: Robert Coppa Date: Friday, 17 October 2008 Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm Venue: Studio 7, Short Course Centre, Building 51, Clayton Bookings are essential: To book, please visit: http://mrgs.monash.edu.au/exPERT-bookings/ 1.3 In the abstract Being able to write a good abstract is a very important skill for a researcher. The abstract is usually the first contact a reader has with your work. It will help people to decide whether to read your thesis or your article, or to attend your conference paper (or, in the case of conference abstract reviewers, whether to accept your paper). In this workshop we will look at the structure of both thesis and conference abstracts and approaches to writing them, through activities using authentic examples. Presenter: Dr Jan Pinder, Learning Skills Adviser, Learning Skills Unit, Monash University Library. Date: Monday, 20 October 2008 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Venue: Tutorial room K212, Caulfield Bookings are essential: To book, please visit: http://mrgs.monash.edu.au/exPERT-bookings/ 1.4 Session 13: Multivariate analysis Content: Multivariate graphics; Multivariate ANOVA; Factor analysis; Principal components analysis; Correspondence analysis. Presenter: Dr Neil Diamond, Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics Date: Friday, 24 October 2008 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Venue: Theatre R3, Building 8, Clayton Bookings are essential: To book, please visit: http://mrgs.monash.edu.au/exPERT-bookings/ 2. Seminars and Workshops2.1 The Monash e-Research Centre EventsAn invitation to Monash postgraduate students, Public Lecture 8th October, by Professor Larry Smarr: ‘Coupling Australia’s researchers to the global innovation economy’ Time: 10.30 am to 11.30 am Date: Wednesday 8 October, 2008 Venue: Engineering Theatre E1/32 -- Bldg 32, Clayton campus Please register to attend by return email to: smarr-lecture@adm.monash.edu.au Abstract: While the shared Internet has been rapidly diminishing Australia's "tyranny of distance," the 21st century global competition, driven by public research innovation, requires Australia to have high performance connectivity, second to none, for its researchers. A major step toward this goal has been achieved during the last year through the Australian American Leadership Dialogue (AALD) Project link, establishing a 1 Gigabit/sec dedicated end-to-end connection between Melbourne and San Diego over AARNet, Australia's National Research and Education Network. Biography: http://www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/~lsmarr/vita/biography.html For information on 8th October events visit MeRC, ‘Upcoming Events’ at url: http://www.monash.edu.au/eresearch/ 2.2 2008 Higher Degree Research (HDR) Student Workshop -- Caulfield Students undertaking Honours, Masters and DBA/PhD programs in International business and Asian Economics and related fields (international management and international marketing) are invited to join other HDR students and their supervisors at a research workshop. Students working on International business relating to Asia are particularly encouraged to present. The workshop is hosted by the International Business Research Group (IBRG) and Asian Business and Economics Reseach Unit (ABERU) and will be held on Friday 10th October, 2008 at Monash University Caulfield Campus. For further details visit the HDR Student workshop web page (pdf 131kb) . 2.3 Department of Management Seminar You are invited to a panel discussion featuring Luke Donnellan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, Dr Tui McKeown, Monash University SEIRnet, Matthew Franceschini,CEO Entity Solutions; Ken Phillips, Executive Director, Independent Contractors of Australia. This event discusses two significant publications about the modern world of work involving independent contractors/professions: The Forgotten Workforce written by Dr Tui McKeown and Independence and the Death of Employment by Ken Phillips. Time: 4 pm to 5.30 pm followed by complimentary refreshments and informal discussion Date: Thursday 16 October, 2008 Venue: Clayfield room A134, Monash University Caulfield campus RSVP: For catering purposes RSVP to seirnet@buseco.monash.edu.au by Friday 10 October, 2008. 2.4 Research income analysis and recommendations Time: 10 am to 11.30 am Date: Tuesday 14 October, 2008 Venue: G19, Building 75, Clayton campus For registration and further information contact the Industry Engagement and Commercialisation Office via email iec@adm.monash.edu.au. 2.5 Collaborations Creative Partnerships in Art and Writing, is being hosted by ECPS Time: 12.00 to 4.30 pm Date: Wednesday 22 October, 2008 Venue: Monash City Campus, Level 7/30 Collins Street, Melbourne Seminar Program refer: collaborations.pdf No registration is necessary. 2.6 Perspectives: Europe and the EU in the Past, Present and Future -- Caulfield The aim of the conference is to encourage co-operation and synthesis between young researchers and post-graduate students in European and EU Studies. Specifically, we envisage that this conference will provide invaluable experience in conference presentation and academic debate for early-career researchers and post-graduates, with their peers, academics and professionals. Papers are invited from a range of disciplines, including law, economics, literary and cultural studies, history and political science. Times: 8:45 am - Registration. 5.15 pm to 6.15 pm - Post-conference reception sponsored by the Contemporary European Studies Association Australia (CESAA). Date: Friday 7 November, 2008 Venue: Monash University Caulfield campus, Melbourne Enquires: Please contact Lillian Goldsmith on +61 402 551 338 or Trina Murray on +61 421 950 676. For further information please contact: Monash European and EU Centre: Phone: +61 3 9903 4639 or visit the Monash European and EU Centre website. 2.7 Healthy Start to Life Conference The Monash University Healthy Start to Life research initiative and the ARC/NH&MRC Network in Genes and Environment in Development will host a national conference 'Alcohol in pregnancy: is any too much?' This area is topical as it is now known that when a foetus is exposed to alcohol there are harmful life-long consequences and multiple organ systems can be affected. This conference will review current knowledge on the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure and address the critical question: is there any safe level of exposure? The meeting will feature leading Australian researchers and representatives from the public health sector. 'Alcohol in pregnancy: is any too much?' will follow the annual Monash University Healthy Start to Life Scientific Conference to be held at Monash University on Thursday November 13, 2008. Registration: Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science Events web page Date: Friday 14 November, 2008 Venue: Monash University, Clayton campus, Theatre C1 Email: enquiries@healthystarttolife.monash.org 2.8 MPA Sponsored Seminars & Social Events Semester 2, 2008 seminars for more information visit: http://mpa.monash.edu.au/seminars-&-social/seminars.html 3. Conferences3.1 Upcoming Conferences and Symposia in the School of Languages, Cultures and LinguisticsPlease visit the following website for details: http://arts.monash.edu.au/lcl/conferences/ 3.2 Upcoming Conferences Faculty of IT Please visit the following website for details: http://infotech.monash.edu.au/about/news/conferences/ 3.3 Upcoming Conferences and events on the Conference Management System Please visit the following website for details: http://www.conferences.monash.org/ 4. Scholarships, Fellowships and Grants4.1 Scholarships Now Open on the MRGS website:For details visit: http://mrgs.monash.edu/scholarships/ 4.2 Rail CRC Scholarships The CRC for Rail Innovation (Rail CRC) is expanding the numbers of specialists with training in the rail industry by providing prost-graduate scholarships for PhD and Masters Students. Proposals are invited in late September/early October of each year. For further information and applications please refer: Rail CRC PhD and Masters Information sheet.pdf 4.3 Australian-Italy Award for PhD Students and Early Postdoctoral Researchers The Australian Academy of Science is inviting applications for the Australia-Italy Award for short-term scientific research visits (1–3 months) between Australia and Italy in 2009. One Australian and two Italian PhD students and early postdoctoral researchers will be supported under this award. Aim of the Award The award is aimed at recognizing excellence in research cooperation between Australia and Italy and to foster further research activity among PhD students and early postdoctoral researchers. Areas of Science Proposals in any field of natural science, basic and applied, including mathematics and engineering science, will be considered. Closing Date: Friday 10 October 2008 Information and application forms are available on the web site: www.science.org.au/internat/australia-italy.htm 4.4 Victoria Cancer Agency 2008-2009 Funding Program Scholarships and Fellowships Clinical Research Fellowship Supportive Care Schoalrship Supportive Care Clinical Research Fellowship Grants Link and Learn Early Career Seed Consumer Research Supportive Care Capacity Building Regional Research Capacity Building Clinical Trials Capacity Building and Pilot Study Platform Technology Capacity Building Closing Date: 2pm Thursday 30 October 2008 For further information go to: www.victoriancanceragency.org.au 4.5 Kartomi PhD in Music Scholarship Closing Date: Applications will be available in mid 2008 and close Friday, 31 October 2008. The scholarship is available to Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and international applicants who have completed a four year undergraduate, masters preliminary or masters degree at H1* level or equivalent and who propose to undertake a PhD in music. Scholarship period is 3 years full-time with an annual stipend of $26,640. For further information please email: music@arts.monash.edu.au 4.6 The Gowrie Scholarship Trust Fund Research Scholarships 2009 Closing Date: 31 October 2008 Stipend: $4,000 p.a. tenable for up to two years 1 Original plus 1 copy of complete application with 2 Academic Referees and 1-2 Personal Referees Applications are to be forwarded to Arun Kumar, Monash Research Graduate School. Any queries please email Arun on Arun.Kumar@adm.monash.edu.au Application Form: http://www.uq.edu.au/grad-school/downloads/scholarships/Gowrie_Application_Form.doc Eligibility Guidelines: http://www.uq.edu.au/grad-school/downloads/scholarships/Gowrie_Guidelines.doc 4.7 GABCC PhD top-up scholarship Great Artesian Basin Coordinating Committee PhD top-up scholarship Closing date: 31 October 2008 Field of study: Ecological, physical, cultural or socioeconomic aspects of the Great Artesian Basin (GAB). See the Research Prospectus for the GAB for priority research areas and topics. Read the full Guidelines and conditions for GABCC PhD top-up scholarships (see below for link). Submit completed applications by post & email to: The Scholarship Committee Great Artesian Basin Coordinating Committee Postal address: PO Box 100, Deakin West ACT 2600, AUSTRALIA Email: gabcc@secretariat.com.au For further information: http://www.gabcc.org.au/public/content/ViewCategory.aspx?id=74 Web: www.gabcc.org.au 4.8 The Australian Friends of Hebrew University, Jerusalem: M.& N. Domansky Trust Fund A new fund has been established as a result of a Bequest in the Will of the late Ruth Wertheim of Melbourne. The fund has been established to provide grants on an annual basis to non-Jewish Australian Graduates or Postgraduates to study at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. The purpose of the grant is for research, study or gaining professional experience in Israel for periods of up to one year. Eligibility will be decided by the trustees on the basis of merit, and priority will be given to persons working in the field of bio-climatology related to human ill-health. However, applications in areas of health, including mental health, human development, family as a system, conflict resolution at the international, national or group level and human rights will also be considered. Interested parties should write for an application form to: Mr Barry Joseph M.& N. Domansky Trust Australian Friends of Hebrew University, Jerusalem Ltd Suite 2, Level 2, 25 Pelican St Darlinghurst NSW 2010 Phone: 02 9267 7144 Email: nswfhu@austfhu.org.au Completed application forms must be received by 31 October 2008. 4.9 Postgraduate Cancer Research Scholarships Commencing 2009 Closing Date: 5.00 pm Monday, 3 November 2008 The Cancer Council Victoria invites applications for Postgraduate Cancer Research Scholarships. Information and application forms are available on the web site: http://www.cancervic.org.au/apply_for_funding 4.10 Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships Up to three (3) Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships will be awarded to students from Australia for graduate study at Harvard University in academic year 2009-2010. Application Procedures and Candidate Selection Process – visit the website: http://www.frankknox.harvard.edu/aust.html The applicant must submit the original plus three (3) copies of the full application package by Friday 7 November 2008 to: Arun Kumar Monash Research Graduate School Building 3E Clayton VIC 3800 Tel: 03-990 5270 Email: arun.kumar@adm.monash.edu.au 4.11 Postdoctoral Fellowships at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel: The Golda Meir Fellowship Fund The Hebrew University of Jerusalem invites applicants for Post Doctoral Fellowships from the Golda Meir Fellowship Fund. Fellowships are available in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences, Agriculture and Medicine for the 2009 Academic Year. Candidates may apply at an early stage of their professional career (not later than four years after completion of their doctoral dissertation). The Fellowships are tenable for one academic year and may be extended for another year. The fellowship provides for a 12 month stipend (with COL adjustments), rent allowance and a return ticket to Israel. Application forms may be obtained from the Office of the Australian Friends of the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, at: 306 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield South 3162, Telephone 9272 5511 Email: vicfhu@austfhu.org.au Completed applications are to be sent to: Mr Tom Danos The Australian Friends of the Hebrew University, Jerusalem Limited – Victorian Division 306 Hawthorn Road Caulfield South VIC 3162 Completed application forms must be received by 7 November 2008. 4.12 Australian Stem Cell (ASCC) Scholarships The ASCC is offering up to 9 scholarships to post graduate students from Monash University and the University of Queensland. Eligibility and Application form please refer to: AustStemCellPostgradJointSchlScheme.pdf Applications close: on Friday the 14th of November. For Further Information Email: Nicole.Bleasdale@stemcellcentre.edu.au Web Site: www.stemcellcentre.edu.au 4.13 Monash Residential Services Higher Degree Research Merit Scholarships One of Monash Residential Services’ (MRS) mission goals is to provide and develop an environment within each location on campus which provides care, support and enrichment for the residential community in academic, cultural, personal, social and recreational matters. The Monash Residential Services Higher Degree Research Merit Scholarships are provided to further the above divisional mission goal and to promote and engender a high academic environment at all Victorian on-campus residential sites. No more than ten Monash Residential Services Higher Degree Research Merit Scholarships will be awarded annually to current residents studying at the following Monash faculties and Centres:
Normally only one award will be made to any single faculty. Administration and selection The scholarship will be administered by the Monash Research Graduate School (MRGS): an application form is available at the MRGS website at: http://mrgs.monash.edu/scholarships/staff/ Applications close: 30 November 2008. Ranked applications will be received by MRGS who will consult with MRS and the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Research Training) to determine the scholarship recipients.
4.14 Flagship Postgraduate Scholarships The Flagships offer full and top-up Flagship Postgraduate Scholarships to high quality students who are enrolled in a PhD at an Australian university, and who will be working on a project which is directly relevant to a Flagship. Top-up scholarships will be the norm. Valued at A$7 000 per annum, they are available to PhD students who have gained (or expect to gain) an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) or equivalent scholarship. In some circumstances full scholarships will be available. These offer a stipend of the equivalent of an APA plus CSIRO's top-up amount of A$7 000 per annum for three years. Flagship Postgraduate Scholarships are available to students who are enrolled in a PhD at an Australian university. International students are eligible to apply but must be able to provide evidence of admission to an Australian university. For further information on Flagship postgraduate scholarships and guidelines: http://www.csiro.au/resources/pf4z.html Closing Date: Applications for scholarships due to commence in 2009 are now open. Applications close at 11.59 on Sunday, 30 November 2008. 4.15 Innovator Grants in Pancreatic Cancer The Cancer Council NSW (TCCNSW) has developed a new granting scheme, known as Innovator Grants, to promote the development and sharing of innovative cancer research ideas, which address agreed research goals in pancreatic cancer. Innovator Grants offer opportunities for researchers of any background that have a strong commitment to research, have demonstrated their potential to undertake high quality scientific research and have an ability to identify novel ways to answer pressing questions for improving patient outcomes. The Cancer Council NSW seeks proposals from all areas of basic, clinical, public health practice, behavioural, and epidemiological research. Eligibility: Researchers working in Australian institutions are eligible to submit applications. Applications for Innovator Grants must address at least one of the seven research priorities in Pancreatic Cancer. While applications are open all year round, our preference is to receive them on, or before, 19 December 2008. For more information and application form visit: http://www.cancercouncil.com.au/editorial.asp?pageid=2433&fromsearch= yes 4.16 The Australian Federation of University Women – South Australia Inc. Trust Fund Applications are now available for bursaries described briefly below: The Jean Gilmore, Thenie Baddams and Daphne Elliott Bursaries are open to women enrolled at Australian universities, to assist with research towards a PhD or Masters by Research. – up to $6,000. Applications close 2 March 2009 and can be downloaded from: http://www.afuwsa-bursaries.com.au 4.17 Monash Access Equity Postgraduate Research Travel Grant As part of the equity program, special travel grants are available for 2008, each up to a value of $3000 (depending upon destination and associated costs) for travel within Australia and overseas. Only Australian citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for these grants. Selection criteria may include:
4.18 Postgraduate Research Travel Grant Postgraduate travel grants assist students who wish to attend conferences in order to present a paper or poster on their current research. For further information please refer to: http://www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/scholarships/grants/postgradtravelgrants.html 4.19 Scholarship Opportunities in the UK For further information please refer to: http://www.PostgraduateStudentships.co.uk 4.20 More Scholarship Information JASON (Joint Academic Scholarship On-line Network) – JASON is a national database exclusively concerned with collating information about a broad range of postgraduate scholarships. Website www.jason.edu.au The database includes scholarships offered by Australian and overseas universities, Federal and State Governments, foundations and private sector organisations, thus providing a valuable service to both students looking for scholarships and to the organizations awarding them. JASON is jointly funded by more than 30 Australian universities, including Monash University. The database is available free of charge to staff and students at Monash University. Students and staff are able to search the database for scholarships and other funding opportunities. They can also subscribe, and information about new scholarships in the relevant fields will be emailed to them as soon as they become available. These services can both be accessed at www.jason.edu.au. University staff are able to advertise postgraduate scholarships on the website. Scholarships can be submitted for inclusion on the database using the pro-forma which can be downloaded from the MRGS homepage at: http://www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/scholarships/publication/index.html For further information on the JASON project please contact Anna.Hussar@adm.monash.edu.au 5. Other forthcoming events, activities and initiatives5.1 Call for your Postgraduate Event Wish ListThe MPA is currently in the process of planning postgraduate events and seminars for semester one, 2009. If you have any suggestions regarding specific topics for seminars or the types of events you would like us to coordinate, please let us know and we will do our best to make them happen. Please email any feedback directly to Dina.Galanopoulos@adm.monash.edu.au by Friday 10 October. 5.2 MPA News-and Events Booking System For more information visit: https://my.monash.edu.au/news-and-events/bookings/mpa/ 5.3 UKM – Global Student Mobility Partnerships UKM is offering two courses which combines experiencing university life at one of Malaysia’s leading universities and experiencing the truly Asia nature and culture:
A four week programme which comprises:
Applications close: 31 January 2009 For more information and application forms: www.ukm.my/pyc/ukm-global or email kbyc@ukm.my 5.4 Website for a Global Graduate Research Community "The Graduate Junction is a brand new website designed to help research students make contact with others who share similar research interests, regardless of which department, institution or country they work in. The Graduate Junction has been developed by two postgraduate students at the University of Durham. Since its launch in May 2008, The Graduate Junction has proved very popular with research students and academics alike. Within the first two weeks 2000 students registered in the U.K. and the news spread to over 40 countries. Currently researchers have two main sources of information, published literature and academic conferences. Whilst essential, literature reviews can only ever reveal completed work. Relevant academic conferences provide a forum for students with similar research interest to interact but occur infrequently. It is very easy to become isolated, overly focused on the specifics of your own work and lose a sense of what other related work is being done. The Graduate Junction hopes to prevent that isolation and allow research students to start forming the networks which can stay with them throughout their careers. The Graduate Junction aims to provide an atmosphere similar to that at academic events and through the use of the internet aims to establish a worldwide graduate research community. Often very separate research literatures exist within different subject areas. The Graduate Junction is unique because it links students based on ‘research keywords’, therefore promoting interdisciplinary relationships. By simply registering a few basic details, students can search for fellow researchers by keyword, institution, department, supervisor or name. Alternatively, by searching The Graduate Junction’s on-line research groups, students can find and communicate with a number of others sharing their research interest. The Graduate Junction is useful for all Masters and PhD students and post doctoral fellows at any stage of the research process, allowing researchers to stay informed about current developments in their field. With the addition of conference and postgraduate job listings imminent, The Graduate Junction aims to be one of the most useful resources available for all research students." For further information please refer to: www.graduatejunction.com 5.5 Online Forum for Postgraduates “Postgrad to Postgrad” is a new online forum set up by the Monash Postgraduate Association. Aside from the “lounge” (for general discussion), the main areas are set up by discipline with the idea of postgrads being able to talk to each other about their work, postdoc opportunities, info on overseas units etc. For further information please refer to: http://postgradforum.net/forums/index.php?act=idx 5.6 UpSkills Program – School of Graduate Studies, Melbourne University Semester 2 Monash postgraduates also have the opportunity to attend the School of Graduate Studies’ UpSkills program seminars if places are available. Details on how to register can be found on the web site. (Remember to write Monash after your student number when completing the booking form). For further information please refer to: http://www.gradstudies.unimelb.edu.au/programs/skills/ 6. Policy Change: Doctoral and MPhil CandidaturePostgraduate research policies and procedures are continually updated.For further information please refer to: http://www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/research/policychanges/index.html Contributions to MRGS News are welcomeEntries should be relevant to research postgraduates and submitted to Victoria.Kasapidis@adm.monash.edu.au To subscribe To unsubscribe |