MRGS News Scolarships

1. The 2010 General Sir John Monash

Please follow the link below for full details:
http://www.monashawards.org/awards.asp

2. Elton PhD Scholarship in Jewish Studies

Provider: Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation

Summary: The Elton PhD Scholarship in Jewish Studies is offered for full-time doctoral research in an area of Jewish Studies at Monash University. The scholarship is available to current or future PhD candidates and must be commenced between 1 July and 31 December 2009. The awardee will receive an annual living allowance valued at $AUD 20,427 (2009 rate) for a maximum of 3 years plus other allowances. Full details are available at
http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/research/graduate-research/future-students/scholarships/elton.php

3. NCCARF- Terrestrial Biodiversity Network
Honours / Masters Research Funding and PhD collaborative research funds:

Closes:  3rd July 2009

NCCARF is an initiative of the Federal Government, based at Griffith University’s Gold Coast Campus. The key roles of NCCARF include establishing and maintaining adaptation research networks to assist in information transfer to end users and linking together researchers across Australia who have interests in climate change adaptation research. The student funding described here are available from the NCCARF – Terrestrial Biodiversity Network (hosted at James Cook University) and are to encourage research that will facilitate adaptation to a changing climate that will help protect Australia’s terrestrial biodiversity. More information of this opportunity can be obtained from the JASON website Ref # 4316.

Scholarship listings are also available on the JASON (Joint Academic Scholarships Online Network) website http://www.jason.edu.au/where you will find a diverse range of scholarships and funding opportunities.
http://www.gradresearch.unimelb.edu.au/gradflash/current/section5.html

4. Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research by Early Career Researchers

In order to recognise, reward and encourage excellent early career researchers (ECR) at Monash University, the Vice-Chancellor is pleased to introduce the Monash University Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research by Early Career Researchers. The award will recognise research excellence by early career researchers who are within ten years of the start of their research careers when they submit their applications.

Benefits
Each award will consist of a medallion and a grant of $10,000 to be used at the discretion of the award winner to further his or her research interests.

Number of Awards
One award will be made each year. An award will only be made in any year if there is at least one application of sufficient merit.

For further information contact:
Website: http://www.monash.edu.au/researchoffice/mu/vc-ecr-award-2009.html

Closes:   10 July 2009

5.  Australia - Israel Scientific Exchange Foundation (AISEF) Postgraduate Fellowship

Scientific exchange and collaboration between Israel and Australia.

The AISEF Postgraduate Fellowship Scheme provides funds to assist a student enrolled in a postgraduate research degree in an Israeli university to spend up to 6 months working in a research laboratory in Australia.

Funds are also available to assist a student enrolled in a postgraduate research degree in an Australian university to spend up to 6 months working in a research laboratory in Israel.

Full information on the AISEF Fellowship Scheme is available from the following website:
http://www.swinburne.edu.au/hosting/aisef//

Closes: 10 July 2009 for Australian and Israeli students.

The contact officer for queries in relation to the scheme is Ms Sara Jervis on 61 3 9214 8899 or email Sara.sjervis@swin.edu.au

6. 2010 National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Postgraduate Scholarships

Closes:  22 July 2009

For information regarding application procedures please refer to:
http://www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/scholarships/publication/nhmrc.html

7.  Research Program Grants in Cancer Pharmacogenomics Commencing in 2010

Cancer Council NSW wishes to support research teams in overcoming current barriers to the effectiveness of cancer chemotherapy. These are considered to involve inadequate understanding of:

• differences between patients in their handling of specific chemotherapeutic agents, leading to ineffective or excessive dosing; and
• differences between tumour types and between individual tumours of the same type in their sensitivity to specific agents.

• genetic and pharmacodynamic analysis of cancer chemotherapy drug metabolism
• characterisation of the genetic determinants in tumours that influence drug sensitivity and resistance.

• whose research will be focussed primarily on patients affected by cancer and on human tumour material,
• that are inherently multidisciplinary, i.e. they routinely entrain a range of clinical and research disciplines in research and problem solving, and
• that have research skills and capacity in pharmacogenomics and pharmacogenetics that can and will be applied to cancer.

Applications that do not meet the above criteria will not be considered and priority will be given to proposals that address chemotherapy that is relevant to common cancers.

The Research Program Grant in Cancer Pharmacogenomics will be funded for five years from January 2010 and will provide support of up to $300,000 p.a.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Notify the Cancer Council NSW by Friday 17 April 2009 (e-mail rong@nswcc.org.au) of your intention to apply for a Research Program Grant in Cancer Pharmacogenomics and your interest and availability to attend a briefing for potential applicants later in April.

2. Application Form: Visit Cancer Council website http://www.cancercouncil.com.au for information about applying and downloading the application form.

Closes: 31 July 2009

For further details contact:

Cath Holliday on 9334 1854, e-mail catherineh@nswcc.ora.au
Ron Gale on 9334 1766, e-mail rona@nswcc.ora.au
Cancer Council NSW website www.cancercouncil.com.au

8.  Australian-American Fulbright Commission - Fulbright Awards

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS
http://www.fulbright.com.au/scholarships/australian.html

Closes: 31 August 2009.

Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarships
For promising postgraduate students to undertake study in any field, to complete their Australian PhD; or to support enrolment in a U.S. postgraduate program. This scholarship supports an 8-12 month program.

Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarships
For successful researchers who have completed their PhD in the past five years to undertake postdoctoral research in the U.S. This scholarship supports a 3-12 month program.

Fulbright Senior Scholarships
For academics (generally at Associate Professor or Professor level) to undertake research or teaching at a U.S. institution. This scholarship supports a 4-6 month program.

Fulbright Professional Scholarships
For aspiring mid-career professionals in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors to undertake training or research programs in the U.S. The scholarship is also open to people based in academic institutions whose primary research focus is professional or industry based, i.e. CRC or research institutes. This scholarship supports a 3-4 month program.

FOR AUSTRALIAN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Fulbright Symposium
Each year the Australian-American Fulbright Commission offers a grant of $30,000 to an individual or group selected to host the Fulbright Symposium. The Symposium is created around a topic of current bi-national interest between Australia and the United States and engages leading speakers from both countries. The aim of the Fulbright Symposium is to publicly demonstrate the Fulbright Commission's mission of "promoting mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and Australia through educational and cultural exchange".

Closes:  31 July 2009. http://www.fulbright.com.au/events-and-media/2010FulbrightSymposium.html


9.  APAI – “Digital Divas: Designing approaches to enthuse girls’ interest in ICT studies and ICT careers”

Using an action research, longitudinal research design, a program called Digital Divas is being designed with the aim of exploring what stimulates girls’ interest in and learning about ICT and ICT careers. The PhD, APAI student will be enrolled at Monash University under the supervision of Assoc Prof. Helen Forgasz (Monash University) and Dr Catherine Lang (Swinburne University).

Interested candidates should contact Assoc Prof. Helen Forgasz Helen.Forgasz@education.monash.edu.au and send a CV that includes information on average marks scored each semester/year, research experience, any special projects carried out, and a list of publications (if there are any). Also include a brief note explaining why you believe you are a strong PhD scholarship candidate for this particular research project.

Closes:  31 July 2009.

10. PhD Scholarships in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering

Two scholarships funded by an ARC Linkage grant are available for study commencing as soon as possible. The scholarships will provide support for 3 years on a full time basis for a research project leading to a PhD. The project is aimed at developing a full understanding of the fundamental mechanisms causing failures of geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) due to solar radiation and seasonal climate induced thermal cycling. This is conducted in collaboration with Geofabrics Australasia Pty. Ltd. and the Geoengineering Centre, Queen’s University, Canada. PhD 1 will focus on the evaluation of temperature effects on the water retention curves (WRC) of GCLs and investigation of volume and moistures changes under thermo-hydro-mechanical (THM) conditions. PhD 2 will combine laboratory and field investigations to quantify the effect of daily thermal cycles on transient suctions in the GCL and the relationship with initial hydration and subsequent shrinkage and the potential for net downslope migration of subgrade moisture under daily thermal cycles for GCLs installed on a slope.

Applicants should have an Honours 1 or 2A degree in engineering or science and an interest in analytical and experimental research. The scholarship value is $26,500 p.a (tax-free), with the possibility of a top-up depending on academic standing and/or experience. Potential for further earning is also possible through tutoring.

For further information, contact:

A/Prof. Malek Bouazza,
Department of Civil Engineering,
Building 60, Monash University, Vic. 3800,
Australia
Tel: 03-9905 4956;
Fax: 03-9905 4944;
Email: malek.bouazza@eng.monash.edu.au.

Applications including a curriculum vitae, copy of academic transcript, names and contact details of at least two referees should be sent to A/Prof Malek Bouazza at the above address. The search will continue until the positions are filled.

11.  Smuts Visiting Fellowship in Commonwealth Studies 2010-2011

Applications are invited for one or two Smuts Visiting Fellowships in Commonwealth Studies in association with a Visiting Fellowship at Wolfson College to be held during the academic year 2010-2011.

Fellowships are available for research in the field of Commonwealth Studies, including the Commonwealth related aspects of archaeology, anthropology, economics, history, human geography, law, literature, oriental studies, sociology, politics and social psychology. The maximum duration of a Fellowship is nine months, beginning in October 2010, but the Managers would be willing to consider applications requiring less time in Cambridge. Fellowship holders are expected to live in Cambridge for the bulk of their tenure and accommodation is normally offered by Wolfson College. Fellows are expected to advance Commonwealth Studies in Cambridge mainly by pursuing research, but also by taking part in seminars and similar activities within the University. Fellows will have access, by agreement, to the holdings of Faculty and Departmental libraries, to the libraries of the Centres of African Studies and South Asian Studies and to the University Library, which houses the extensive collection of materials relating to the history of the British Empire and Commonwealth formerly housed in the Royal Commonwealth Society Library in London.

Fellows will receive a contribution towards their expenses of £39,920 per annum pro rata for a nine month stay (taken from the 1 October 2008 pay scales). This sum may be reduced to the extent that the Fellow receives income from another source or if the duration of the Fellowship is less than nine months. The contribution to expenses is subject to tax and National Insurance in the UK. However, depending on personal circumstances it may be eligible for Tax exemption following assessment from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs. A further sum of up to £6,000 is available towards travel and related costs for a nine month stay. The Managers are not, however, able to provide additional sums for the travel or living expenses of anyone accompanying the Fellow to Cambridge.

Applicants should be members of staff of another University or similar institution outside the UK. They should hold a PhD or, if not, be working at a post-doctoral level. The Managers will give preference to scholars with a distinguished research profile who are nationals or permanent residents of the overseas countries of the Commonwealth and who have active research interests in an area or areas of scholarship falling within the remit of the Smuts Fund as specified above. The Managers expect that applicants would be intending to come to Cambridge to work on a project building on existing research for which a period of residence in Cambridge is demonstrably appropriate, although they would not rule out the initiation of a new piece of work where there is a realistic expectation that it could be completed by the end of the tenure of the Fellowship.

Applicants should write or send an email to the Secretary, Smuts Memorial Fund, 4 Mill Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1RZ, UK, kfw20@admin.cam.ac.uk for an application package. Applicants should note that for security reasons neither applications nor references can be accepted via email and should make arrangements accordingly. The closing date for completed applications and references to be received in Cambridge is 27 August 2009 and applications received after this date will be declined. The Managers will appoint Fellows in November 2009 and all applicants will be notified of the result.

4 MILL LANE, CAMBRIDGE, CB2 1RZ TELEPHONE (01223) 338396
FAX: (01223) 765515(National)
+44 1223 765515 (International)
EMAIL: kfw20@admin.cam.ac.uk

12.  Heart FoundationPostgraduate Scholarships

The Heart Foundation is offering funding to support researchers to undertake PhD studies in the area of cardiovascular disease and related disorders. The research may be pursued as an investigation in biomedical, clinical or public health research (including health services research).

Postgraduate Scholarships
Postgraduate Scholarships are offered to medical, science, allied health, nursing graduates or other relevant postgraduates seeking support for full-time or part-time studies leading to a PhD at an Australian university or institution. Postgraduate Scholarships are normally awarded for three years.

Stroke Foundation co-funded Postgraduate Scholarships
The Heart Foundation and the National Stroke Foundation are partnering to offer funding for Postgraduate Scholarships for research into the prevention, causes, diagnosis, treatment and long term support for stroke.

Scholarships are only awarded to postgraduate students to support study towards a PhD. Part-time applicants will also be considered. A separate application is not required for part-time awards.

If you wish to be considered for these co-funded Scholarships, please indicate this by ticking the box on the Postgraduate Research Scholarship application form, available on the Heart Foundation website.

Closes:  28 August 2009

Please ensure that you read the information booklet and the application form to make sure you include all the required information in your application. Please also ensure that you have the most up-to-date application form. For full award details, eligibility requirements, information booklets and application forms; please visit the Postgraduate Scholarships section of our website

For further information, please call (03) 9321 1581 or email research@heartfoundation.org.au

13. Sir Robert Menzie Memorial Scholarships In Law

The Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Trust in London, with the support of the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations and the Menzies Foundation, offers to Australian postgraduate students a scholarship in Law tenable in the UK commencing October 2010.

Application forms are available from the Foundation’s web site at www.menziesfoundation.org.au

Closes: 31 August 2009

Scholarships Officer
The Menzies Foundation
210 Clarendon Street
EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002
Email: Menzies@vicnet.net.au
Fax: 03 9417 7049

14. Go8 offers support to the University of L’Aquila
 
The Group of Eight today announced it will offer up to eight scholarships to early career researchers in the Italian city of L’Aquila to help them continue their research in Australia while the University of L’Aquila is rebuilt.
 
In the aftermath of the April 2009 earthquake in L’Aquila which claimed nearly 300 lives and left thousands injured, the university has virtually shut down. Fifty five of those who died were from the university’s 23,000-strong student body.
 
“Most of the university buildings are currently inaccessible and it will take at least 6-12 months before research staff and students will be allowed to access them,” said Professor Silvia Bisti, who holds a chair of neuroscience in L’Aquila’s Department of Biomedical Science and Technology.
 
“PhD students and postdoc fellows, particularly in the scientific fields, are the worst affected. The earthquake destroyed their laboratories, making continuation of their research almost impossible.”
 
Professor Anna Tozzi, PVC International Relationships at the University of L’Aquila, said “the Go8 contribution will make an enormous difference, providing not only practical help for researchers to continue their work but also hope for the community.”
 
The Go8 will offer eight one-off scholarships of $5000 each to early career researchers to travel to Australia and spend time conducting research at Go8 member universities.
 
The scholarships will be administered through the Association for Research between Italy and Australasia (ARIA) and applications will be assessed by an expert panel.
 
Eligible researchers are those currently enrolled in a research degree at the University of L’Aquila or full-time staff of the university. Preference will be given to PhD students and early career researchers.

Closes: 30 September 2009
 
Further information including the application form is available at:
http://www.scientificambitalia.org.au/aria/aria_act/AQUILA.htm
 
For information: Kerrie Thornton, Director, Communications and International, Ph: 02 6239 5488
For comment: Professor   Silvia Bisti, The University of L’Aquila. Email: s.bisti@team.it
For comment: Vittorio Brando, Association for Research between Italy and Australasia, Ph: 02 6246 5716
and 0418 656 084
Go8 website: www.go8.edu.au

15. DAAD Study Scholarships – Provided by The German Academic Exchange Service

Study scholarships are awarded to provide foreign graduates of all disciplines with opportunities to complete a postgraduate or Master's degree course at a German higher education institution. The scholarship will be awarded for 10 to 24 months. Initially, scholarships are awarded for one academic year & can be extended for students with good study achievements to cover the full length of the chosen degree course. Tuition fees cannot be paid by DAAD. Consult scheme website for further details & application procedures.

Availability
This scholarship is offered annually to one person.

Closes: 30 September 2009.

Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is EUR715 (maximum per month). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid monthly for the period of 2 years.
Research Information
This scholarship is for any field of research.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Germany for those who have achieved Honours 1 (Semester 1), or Honours 1 or equivalent. You must be below the age of 32. There are no restrictions on citizenship. [To be undertaken at non-Australian institutions at Postgraduate (Coursework) level.  Reference number 199].

Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. http://ic.daad.de/sydney/graduates.htm Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

General info
Dr Andreas Jaeger (Director)
DAAD Information Centre Sydney
Phone: 02 8356 8333
Fax: 02 8356 8314
Email: daad.australia@googlemail.com
Web Site: http://ic.daad.de/sydney
Address: c/o Goethe Institute, 90 Ocean Street, Woollahra, NSW, Australia 2005

16.  Deutschlandkundlicher Hochschulwinterkurs- Winter Course Grants – Provided by The German Academic      Exchange Service
Scholarships to participate in a course lasting six weeks in January and February. The program is designed for students with a sound knowledge of German and some background in German Studies who are interested in improving their language skills and understanding of contemporary affairs. TParticipation in the winter course is limited to DAAD-scholarship holders from Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, South Africa and Namibia. The DAAD scholarship covers a tuition fee allowance of EUR 750 (ca. AUD 1,400), a travel allowance of EUR 1,275 (ca. AUD 2,400) and EUR 975 (ca. AUD 1,800) for living expenses. The amount will be transferred directly to the German home university and is to be paid out to the participants in two to three instalments. In addition participants should plan EUR 250 to EUR 300 (AUD 450 - 500) of their own funds for additional expenses. Students must arrange and pay for the transportation to and from the airport to the respective city.

Availability
This scholarship is offered annually to an unspecified number of people.

Closes:  15 August 2009.

Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is EUR3000 (maximum per award). This award is to be used for living expenses, travel and fees. This scholarship is paid quarterly.

Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: LANGUAGE AND CULTURE.

Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Germany. You must be between the age of 19 and 32. Post Graduate (Coursework). Reference number 200.  Only citizens of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand or South Africa may apply.

Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. http://ic.daad.de/sydney/winterkurs.htm Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact
DAAD
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
Fax: ++49 (0) 228 882 447
Email: wittersheim@daad.de
Address:
Referat 224
Kennedyallee 50
53175 Bonn

17. The Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation Reserach Scholarships

Closes: 28 August 2009

Further details concerning the above award together with the current application form can be obtained from:-

The Secretary
The Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation
Suite 8.03
372-376 Albert Street
EAST MELBOURNE  VIC  3002

Telephone:        61-3-9419 0280
Facsimile:         61-3-9419 0282
Email:               gprwmf@bigpond.net.au

18. GABCC PhD top-up scholarship details

Scholarship: Great Artesian Basin Coordinating Committee PhD top-up scholarship

Closing date: indefinitely

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.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have Australian Permanent Resident status.

The PhD research project must be in accordance with the objectives of the Research Prospectus for the GAB. Applicants must be enrolled or finalising enrolment in a full-time PhD research degree at any accredited Australian university. Applicants must be successful in obtaining a primary scholarship such as an Australian Postgraduate Award or equivalent. Applicants must have a qualified supervisor to oversee the project.

Award: The scholarship will supplement primary postgraduate awards for PhD projects commencing in 2009. The value of the award is $5000 per annum (tax free).

Number of awards: Two top-up scholarships are on offer.

Duration: Subject to satisfactory progress, the supplement will be payable until the end of the third enrolled year.

Applicants should ensure the following documents are submitted:
a completed application form (see below) with relevant attachments two academic and/or research referee reports (see below) curriculum vitae.

Conditions of award

The successful applicants will be expected to:
acknowledge the GABCC in publications and presentations
contact the GABCC regarding media coverage of the research
provide a hard copy and an electronic copy of any thesis/report/paper arising from the project deliver a presentation to a GABCC meeting on the outcomes of their research
submit an annual progress report to GABCC.
Read the full Guidelines and conditions for GABCC PhD top-up scholarships (see below).

Intellectual property

Ownership of intellectual property will reside in the scholar or the university in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Primary Scholarship.

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

If you require further information, please contact the GABCC:
Telephone: +61-2-6295-7573
Web: www.gabcc.org.au
http://www.gabcc.org.au/public/content/ViewCategory.aspx?id=74

19.  Monash Access Equity Postgraduate Research Travel Grant

As part of the equity program, special travel grants are available for 2009, 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:

• Disability or long-term medical condition
• Socio-economic disadvantage and/or
• Adverse long-term family or domestic circumstances

22. The MCJLE Scholarship - Melbourne Centre for Japanese Language Education

The MCJLE Scholarship is offered for full-time doctoral or masters research in an area of Japanese Language and Cultural Literacy at Monash University.  The scholarship is available to current or future research candidates and must be commenced between 1 September and 31 December 2009.  The awardee will receive an annual living allowance valued at $AUD 22,000 (2009 rate) for a maximum of 3 years (PhD) and 2 years (masters) plus other allowances.

Full details are available at http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/research/graduate-research/future-students/scholarships/mcjle.php