University of Wollongong (UOW) is a prestigious teaching and research University. The Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute (IHMRI) is a collaborative venture of UOW and the South Eastern Sydney Illawarra Area Health Service (SWSIAHS). Its goal is to further develop health and medical research undertaken in the Illawarra, with a focus on collaboration across the academic and clinical research contexts.
IHMRI is seeking two PhD students that will focus on project dealing with lipid metabolism and Alzheimer’s disease under the supervisor of ARC Future Fellow, Professor Brett Garner. Applicants must have attained a first or upper second class honours degree in a relevant biomedical field. Sound communication, organisational and academic writing skills are required and background in lipid metabolism or an area of neuroscience would be desired.
Study Subject: Lipid metabolism and Alzheimer’s disease
Provided By: Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, University of Wollongong
To be undertaken at: University of Wollongong.
Level: Post Graduate (Research)
Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to 2 people. Open for applications until July 11, 2010.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is unspecified (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES.
Eligibility
This scholarship requires you to have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent, or Honours 2a or equivalent.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
Main Contact
Prof Brett Garner (Illawarra Health & Medical Research Inst)
University of Wollongong
Email: brettg@uow.edu.au
PhD Scholarships Lipid Metabolism and Alzheimer?s Disease, Australia
