Graduate School of Business Coursework Scholarships
The Graduate School of Business is pleased to announce a new scholarship scheme for international students.
Each scholarship covers full tuition on the final subjects of study in one of the following GSB masters courses.
Up to 10 partial tuition scholarships are available for commencing students in 2009
For students applying to ....................................Scholarship covers tuition for ............Value
Master of Business Administration - MBA ........Final 3 of 12 subjects ........................$8,145
Master of International Business - MIB ............Final 2 of 8 subjects ..........................$5,220
Master of Science (Logistics) ........................................"-------" ......................................."--"
Master of Project Management ..................................."-------" ......................................."--"
Master of Retail Management ....................................."-------" ......................................."--"
Master of Management ................................................"-------" ......................................."--"
Application criteria
The applicant must
• be eligible for admission to a master level program at the Graduate School of Business in Wollongong or Sydney
• be making his or her first application to study in the Graduate School of Business after 12 August 2008
• be the holder of a bachelor degree with a minimum GPA equivalence to an Australian bachelor degree of 2.75 (on a 4-point scale)
• be commencing his or her first course at the Graduate School of Business in Autumn session 2009 (at Wollongong campus) or intake A or B (at the Sydney campus)
• be an international student
• not receive any advanced standing/credit exemption into the master degree studies at the Graduate School of Business
Application procedure
The applicant must
• apply for the scholarship before 14th December 2008
• complete and submit the scholarship form together with the course application form, including evidence of graduation (in the form of a recognised certificate of graduation) and a full transcript of studies undertaken as part of the bachelor course.
The application can be submitted directly or through an accredited agent or representative of the University of Wollongong.
All applications will be assessed by the scholarship committee, and applicants will be advised of the outcome by email on 21 December 2008.
In order to be eligible to take up the scholarship, the successful applicants
• must have maintained a 60% average in each semester of study at the Graduate School of Business
• must not have taken a leave of absence and must have maintained a full-time study load during each semester/term of study
• must hold international student status at the time of the award
Awarding of the scholarship
• the scholarship will be confirmed following the release of results in the penultimate (second last) semester/term of study, and prior to the commencement of his or her last semester/term of study
• awardees will receive the scholarship in the form of a discounted tuition fee in the final session of study.
Other conditions
1. The scholarship must be taken up in the session of study for which it is awarded, and cannot be transferred to another student, or deferred; nor redeemed for a cash payment or rebate or in-kind payment.
2. The determination of equivalence of the staus and GPA equivalence of the applicant’s bachelor degree is solely that of the University of Wollongong, and is not subject to appeal.
Enquiries
For any enquiries relating to this scholarship program, contact uniadvice@uow.edu.au
Or University of Wollongong Thailand Office Tel. 0 2719 1655-6 email: askuow@uowthailand.com , http://www.uowthailand.com/
information supported by: Graduate School of Business (GSB) University of Wollongong
2010 Endeavour Postgraduate Awards
Information for Australian scholarships which is available to Thailand; (information supported by http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/
Applications for the 2010 round for all Endeavour Awards will open from 6 April to 31 July 2009.
The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards provide individuals with a unique opportunity to experience postgraduate study in Australia.
“I knew that the Endeavour Awards were one of the most prestigious scholarships of the Australian Government.” Phan Manh Ha, Vietnam
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Award description
The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards provide financial support for international students for up to 3 years to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in any field of study in Australia.
The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards aim to:
enable high achieving international students to undertake a postgraduate qualification either by coursework or research in their chosen field of study in Australia
strengthen bilateral ties between Australia and the participating countries
showcase Australia’s education sector
strengthen mutual understanding between the people of Australia and Award Holders' home countries
build international linkages and networks.
Award Benefits
Travel Allowance $AUD4,500
Establishment Allowance $AUD4,000
Monthly Stipend (up to 3 years on a pro-rata basis) $AUD2,500 per month
Tuition Fees per semester (for up to 3 years) Up to $AUD10,000per semester/trimester
Total Award Value Up to $AUD158,500
Funding is available for up to 2 years for a Masters degree and up to 3 years for PhD courses.
Funding will be provided to cover the cost of standard Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award.
Funds are not available to support accompanying dependants or for return visits to the home country.
In addition to the financial benefits the Endeavour Postgraduate Awards also include:
Number of awards
Up to 80 awards will be offered to applicants from participating countries with at least
- 40 awards dedicated to Masters degree applicants
- 40 awards dedicated to PhD applicants.
Who can apply?
To be eligible for an Endeavour Postgraduate Award, applicants must:
- be citizens or permanent residents of a participating country and reside in a country other than Australia. Those holding dual Australian citizenship or permanent residency status in Australia are ineligible to apply.
- have a completed undergraduate degree that demonstrates high academic achievement
- demonstrate English language proficiency
- have applied for and gained admission to a Masters or PhD course in Australia (conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application). Information on Australian universities and courses can be found at http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/
- Award holders must commence their approved program and award during 2009. Applicants who have commenced or intend to commence their program at their host institution in 2008 are ineligible for an award.
Selection criteria
Applications will be assessed against the following selection criteria:
- a record of high-level academic achievement in the applicant’s chosen field of study
- a well defined study or research program
- a proposal that is relevant to the needs and interests of Australia and the applicant’s home country
- the applicant’s potential to foster ongoing collaboration and cooperation with Australia and potential to participate at a high level in the academic or wider community in their home country on return from Australia.
Applications for the 2010 round for all Endeavour Awards will open from 6 April to 31 July 2009.
For a step by step guide to Endeavour Online please click here. (264.8 KB)
Applications for the 2010 round for all Endeavour Awards will open from 6 April to 31 July 2009.
2010 Endeavour Postgraduate Awards
The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards provide individuals with a unique opportunity to experience postgraduate study in Australia.
“I knew that the Endeavour Awards were one of the most prestigious scholarships of the Australian Government.” Phan Manh Ha, Vietnam
On this page
Award description
The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards provide financial support for international students for up to 3 years to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in any field of study in Australia.
The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards aim to:
enable high achieving international students to undertake a postgraduate qualification either by coursework or research in their chosen field of study in Australia
strengthen bilateral ties between Australia and the participating countries
showcase Australia’s education sector
strengthen mutual understanding between the people of Australia and Award Holders' home countries
build international linkages and networks.
Award Benefits
Travel Allowance $AUD4,500
Establishment Allowance $AUD4,000
Monthly Stipend (up to 3 years on a pro-rata basis) $AUD2,500 per month
Tuition Fees per semester (for up to 3 years) Up to $AUD10,000per semester/trimester
Total Award Value Up to $AUD158,500
Funding is available for up to 2 years for a Masters degree and up to 3 years for PhD courses.
Funding will be provided to cover the cost of standard Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award.
Funds are not available to support accompanying dependants or for return visits to the home country.
In addition to the financial benefits the Endeavour Postgraduate Awards also include:
- A dedicated support network for the duration of the award.
- Membership of the Alumni Network.
Number of awards
Up to 80 awards will be offered to applicants from participating countries with at least
- 40 awards dedicated to Masters degree applicants
- 40 awards dedicated to PhD applicants.
Who can apply?
To be eligible for an Endeavour Postgraduate Award, applicants must:
- be citizens or permanent residents of a participating country and reside in a country other than Australia. Those holding dual Australian citizenship or permanent residency status in Australia are ineligible to apply.
- have a completed undergraduate degree that demonstrates high academic achievement
- demonstrate English language proficiency
- have applied for and gained admission to a Masters or PhD course in Australia (conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application). Information on Australian universities and courses can be found at http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/
- Award holders must commence their approved program and award during 2009. Applicants who have commenced or intend to commence their program at their host institution in 2008 are ineligible for an award.
Selection criteria
Applications will be assessed against the following selection criteria:
- a record of high-level academic achievement in the applicant’s chosen field of study
- a well defined study or research program
- a proposal that is relevant to the needs and interests of Australia and the applicant’s home country
- the applicant’s potential to foster ongoing collaboration and cooperation with Australia and potential to participate at a high level in the academic or wider community in their home country on return from Australia.
Applications for the 2010 round for all Endeavour Awards will open from 6 April to 31 July 2009.
For a step by step guide to Endeavour Online please click here. (264.8 KB)
Scholarship for MBA program
Dear MBA Candidate,
Hult invites you to apply for a scholarship honoring the memory of Patricia Escudero, a Colombian-American alum from the class of 2000. The scholarship covers 100% of the MBA tuition. Amongst her class, she became known for her tireless dedication to her academic goals and her dream of an international business career, even in the face of serious illness. Though she did not make her way through graduation, Patricia's impressive strength and determination served as a role model to her MBA community and brought light and life to all those around her.
Scholarship CriteriaThe scholarship committee is looking for the following qualities in the candidate:
1. Demonstrate strong academic or professional achievement while overcoming significant obstacles
2. Maintain solid academic standing throughout the course of the Hult MBA program
Application ProcedureTo be considered for the Patricia Escudero Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must submit the following by MAY 15.
(The original deadline was April 14 but it has now been extended to May 15.):
1) Complete MBA application for the September 2008 start date (either Boston or Dubai campuses)
2) Submit a two to three page essay on the following topic. If you are applying to the Boston campus, email the essay to Ashley.Ludovicy@hult.edu. If you are applying to the Dubai campus, email the essay to Cristal.Corsino@hult.edu.
Discuss one event in your life (personal or professional) where you demonstrated your commitment to an important goal or overcame a significant adversity.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. To learn more about the Patricia Escudero Memorial Shcolarship, contact the recruiting coordinator for the campus you are applying for.
Boston: Ashley.Ludovicy@hult.edu
Dubai: Cristal.Corsino@hult.edu
We wish you good luck in the process and look forward to your essay.
Kind Regards,Admissions and RecruitingHult International Business SchoolGeneral
Telephone: +1 617 746 1990
Come see why The Economist* has ranked Hult the #21 MBA program in the US, and #39 in the world! http://mba.eiu.com
Hult invites you to apply for a scholarship honoring the memory of Patricia Escudero, a Colombian-American alum from the class of 2000. The scholarship covers 100% of the MBA tuition. Amongst her class, she became known for her tireless dedication to her academic goals and her dream of an international business career, even in the face of serious illness. Though she did not make her way through graduation, Patricia's impressive strength and determination served as a role model to her MBA community and brought light and life to all those around her.
Scholarship CriteriaThe scholarship committee is looking for the following qualities in the candidate:
1. Demonstrate strong academic or professional achievement while overcoming significant obstacles
2. Maintain solid academic standing throughout the course of the Hult MBA program
Application ProcedureTo be considered for the Patricia Escudero Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must submit the following by MAY 15.
(The original deadline was April 14 but it has now been extended to May 15.):
1) Complete MBA application for the September 2008 start date (either Boston or Dubai campuses)
2) Submit a two to three page essay on the following topic. If you are applying to the Boston campus, email the essay to Ashley.Ludovicy@hult.edu. If you are applying to the Dubai campus, email the essay to Cristal.Corsino@hult.edu.
Discuss one event in your life (personal or professional) where you demonstrated your commitment to an important goal or overcame a significant adversity.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. To learn more about the Patricia Escudero Memorial Shcolarship, contact the recruiting coordinator for the campus you are applying for.
Boston: Ashley.Ludovicy@hult.edu
Dubai: Cristal.Corsino@hult.edu
We wish you good luck in the process and look forward to your essay.
Kind Regards,Admissions and RecruitingHult International Business SchoolGeneral
Telephone: +1 617 746 1990
Come see why The Economist* has ranked Hult the #21 MBA program in the US, and #39 in the world! http://mba.eiu.com
Korea University Scholarship for MS Students in Computer Science
Korea University embraces the challenges of the 21st Century by building new bridges across old boundaries. These bridges include new educational programs that stress multiple majors and interdisciplinary studies; strategic partnerships with private and public R&D centers that pool resources and promote innovative research; and new international relationships that bring Korea University students together with students, faculty and programs of other leading universities around the world. Aggressive investments in new research facilities, information systems and infrastructure give these bridges the strength and flexibility to extend far into the next century.
Today, Korea University is ranking top 150 in world, top 14 in Asia and 2nd best in South Korea. Our , Department of Computer Science and Engineering, which was founded in 1984, is now training high-quality human resources in computer research and industry field, furthermore leading domestic info-generation technologically, and studying world class of research in computer science.
We are now recruiting Master students (with IITA Korean Government scholarship) who will be active in research projects of both theoretical and practical character. The main focus will be on wireless sensor networks, Ubiquitous Computing Networks and s. The main application areas are object tracking in wireless sensor networks, RFID middleware, and security issues in WSN, depending on the interest of the student. Students who have experience in programming and especially have hand on experience in simulation will be preferred.
Interested s-tudents , contact me with their CV as soon as possible. so we can send them applications form and futher documents.
Scholarship:
1. 100% tuition fee discount for one year (Korea University scholarship)
2. 75% tuition fee discount for one year (Korea University scholarship)
3. IITA Korean Government scholarship ( 800,000 won , around 800 US$ per month) for two years
Please send your CV, before 25 March 2008 to
Ali Kashif Bashir.PhD. Student / RAInternet Computing LabAsan-Science Building. Room #221Dept. Of Computer Science,Korea University, 5ga, Anam-Dong, Sungbuk-Gu, Seoul, Korea 136-701E-mail: ali@ilab.korea.ac.kr
Today, Korea University is ranking top 150 in world, top 14 in Asia and 2nd best in South Korea. Our , Department of Computer Science and Engineering, which was founded in 1984, is now training high-quality human resources in computer research and industry field, furthermore leading domestic info-generation technologically, and studying world class of research in computer science.
We are now recruiting Master students (with IITA Korean Government scholarship) who will be active in research projects of both theoretical and practical character. The main focus will be on wireless sensor networks, Ubiquitous Computing Networks and s. The main application areas are object tracking in wireless sensor networks, RFID middleware, and security issues in WSN, depending on the interest of the student. Students who have experience in programming and especially have hand on experience in simulation will be preferred.
Interested s-tudents , contact me with their CV as soon as possible. so we can send them applications form and futher documents.
Scholarship:
1. 100% tuition fee discount for one year (Korea University scholarship)
2. 75% tuition fee discount for one year (Korea University scholarship)
3. IITA Korean Government scholarship ( 800,000 won , around 800 US$ per month) for two years
Please send your CV, before 25 March 2008 to
Ali Kashif Bashir.PhD. Student / RAInternet Computing LabAsan-Science Building. Room #221Dept. Of Computer Science,Korea University, 5ga, Anam-Dong, Sungbuk-Gu, Seoul, Korea 136-701E-mail: ali@ilab.korea.ac.kr
International Engineering Scholarship for Academic Achievement
International Engineering Scholarship for Academic Achievement
The ‘International Engineering Scholarship for Academic Achievement’ is a scholarship program for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Engineering only at the University of Wollongong. It avails similar opportunities to our high-performing international students as we do to our high-performing domestic students at the bachelor degree level
All students that achieve the equivalent of 93% or above in their year 12 examinations will receive the International Engineering Scholarship for Academic Achievement and will be guaranteed, on commencement of study, to:
• $3,000.00 cash per annum. Students receive two X $1,500.00 instalments per year payable at the beginning of each new semester (autumn and spring) for two years.
• A 1 time guaranteed $1000.00 travel grant for the student to study abroad for 6 months at one of UOW Engineering’s high-profile partner universities in the UK, USA, France, Germany or Asia. Note you will have to gain access to the specified destination or institution to receive this grant.
• Access to bachelor advanced programs, postgraduate seminars, extra tutoring, research projects in-place of coursework elective modules, and accelerated learning/completion.Students must obtain a WAM of at least 75 in each academic year to keep the scholarship offered by the Faculty.
The top 10 students that receive an International Engineering Scholarship for Academic Achievement will also be guaranteed employment during every summer vacation. The work experience will have a minimum value of $5,000.00 per year for 3 years if employed by UOW, but substantially higher if employed by industry. The Faculty will facilitate employment opportunities with our industry partners
Application: The award will be given at the same time as the assessment of the application for admission. All scholarship offers will be signed off by the Sub-Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. Click here for admission criteria for eligibility from your home country. Countries not listed here will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
The ‘International Engineering Scholarship for Academic Achievement’ is a scholarship program for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Engineering only at the University of Wollongong. It avails similar opportunities to our high-performing international students as we do to our high-performing domestic students at the bachelor degree level
All students that achieve the equivalent of 93% or above in their year 12 examinations will receive the International Engineering Scholarship for Academic Achievement and will be guaranteed, on commencement of study, to:
• $3,000.00 cash per annum. Students receive two X $1,500.00 instalments per year payable at the beginning of each new semester (autumn and spring) for two years.
• A 1 time guaranteed $1000.00 travel grant for the student to study abroad for 6 months at one of UOW Engineering’s high-profile partner universities in the UK, USA, France, Germany or Asia. Note you will have to gain access to the specified destination or institution to receive this grant.
• Access to bachelor advanced programs, postgraduate seminars, extra tutoring, research projects in-place of coursework elective modules, and accelerated learning/completion.Students must obtain a WAM of at least 75 in each academic year to keep the scholarship offered by the Faculty.
The top 10 students that receive an International Engineering Scholarship for Academic Achievement will also be guaranteed employment during every summer vacation. The work experience will have a minimum value of $5,000.00 per year for 3 years if employed by UOW, but substantially higher if employed by industry. The Faculty will facilitate employment opportunities with our industry partners
Application: The award will be given at the same time as the assessment of the application for admission. All scholarship offers will be signed off by the Sub-Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. Click here for admission criteria for eligibility from your home country. Countries not listed here will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Fulbright Open Competition Program
General Information / Provisions: To continue its mission of promoting mutual understanding between the people of the United States and Thailand through educational exchange which has been successfully implemented throughout the past five decades, the Thailand-United States Educational Foundation (Fulbright) announces its annual competition for "FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS" to qualified Thai individuals for study towards the master’s degree in the United States.
Grants are normally for one academic year. Grantees who require more than one year to complete the master's degree are expected to find support from other sources for their study program in the United States beyond the initial year. Renewal of the grants will be considered on a case by case basis.
Grants are intended to cover costs of tuition and fees, books and educational supplies, maintenance allowance, insurance coverage and round-trip international travel expenses from Thailand to the United States. Some of the grants may be combined with tuition waivers or other financial aid from appropriate institutions.
Awards will be offered in a broad variety of fields with the exception of medicine, public health, nursing and allied subjects.
Fulbright policy states that "Students already in the United States are normally ineligible to apply." Furthermore, grantees may not commence their studies in the U.S. before grant year starts.
ELIGIBILITY
An applicant must :
1. be a Thai citizen in good health*;
2. have completed all requirements for a bachelor’s degree from a university in Thailand at the time of interview (Applicants with working experience are encouraged to apply.);
3. have at least a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent on transcript of academic performance;
4. have a paper-based TOEFL score of 550 or above (or at least 213 from a computer-based TOEFL test), taken within 2 years from the date of application.**
5. be in Thailand for the interview.
* Individuals holding U.S. immigrant visas or permanent U.S. resident cards (green cards), or dual (Thai and U.S.) citizenship are not eligible for Fulbright scholarships to Thai citizens. ** For TOEFL examination, please contact the Institute of international Education, Maneeya Center North, 6th Floor , 518/3 Ploenchit Road , Pathumwan , Bangkok 10330 , Tel. 02-652-0653
Grants are normally for one academic year. Grantees who require more than one year to complete the master's degree are expected to find support from other sources for their study program in the United States beyond the initial year. Renewal of the grants will be considered on a case by case basis.
Grants are intended to cover costs of tuition and fees, books and educational supplies, maintenance allowance, insurance coverage and round-trip international travel expenses from Thailand to the United States. Some of the grants may be combined with tuition waivers or other financial aid from appropriate institutions.
Awards will be offered in a broad variety of fields with the exception of medicine, public health, nursing and allied subjects.
Fulbright policy states that "Students already in the United States are normally ineligible to apply." Furthermore, grantees may not commence their studies in the U.S. before grant year starts.
ELIGIBILITY
An applicant must :
1. be a Thai citizen in good health*;
2. have completed all requirements for a bachelor’s degree from a university in Thailand at the time of interview (Applicants with working experience are encouraged to apply.);
3. have at least a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent on transcript of academic performance;
4. have a paper-based TOEFL score of 550 or above (or at least 213 from a computer-based TOEFL test), taken within 2 years from the date of application.**
5. be in Thailand for the interview.
* Individuals holding U.S. immigrant visas or permanent U.S. resident cards (green cards), or dual (Thai and U.S.) citizenship are not eligible for Fulbright scholarships to Thai citizens. ** For TOEFL examination, please contact the Institute of international Education, Maneeya Center North, 6th Floor , 518/3 Ploenchit Road , Pathumwan , Bangkok 10330 , Tel. 02-652-0653
PhD Scholarship - Statistical Genetics/Bioinformatics
QIMR, Brisbane, AustraliaQueensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR), Brisbane, Australia / University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
Primary supervisor: Dr Stuart Macgregor
Applications: open until position filled.
Stipend: Fully funded stipend available for ‘home’ applicant (AUS$20K per annum tax free, rising to AUS$25K subject to satisfactory progress). ‘home’ applicant means Australian/New Zealand citizens/permanent residents. International students are still eligible for AUS$20K stipend but may need to pay additional tuition fees please contact stuart.macgregor@qimr.edu.au for further details.
Funding is tenable for 3 years.
Title: Statistical and computational methods for gene mapping
Description:The project will focus on statistical and computational methods for locating disease susceptibility genes. This will be based mainly on genome wide association approaches with a particular emphasis on an approach known as DNA pooling. The DNA pooling approach greatly decreases the cost of genome wide association approaches but brings with it a new set of computational and statistical challenges. There will also be scope in the project for work on more general approaches utilising genomewide data, including work on gene expression and related bioinformatics. The project will address a wide range of disease phenotypes and as such can be readily tailored to accommodate the specific interests of the student.
The student will be based in the genetic epidemiology department ( http://genepi.qimr.edu.au/ ) at QIMR, Brisbane. QIMR is one of the largest medical research institutes in the southern hemisphere. The genetic epidemiology department is the single largest grouping at QIMR and employs several internationally renowned researchers in the field.
References:S. Macgregor, P.M. Visscher, G. Montgomery. 2006. Analysis of pooled DNA samples on high density arrays without prior knowledge of differential hybridization rates. Nucleic Acids Research, 34(7):e55.S. Macgregor. 2007. Most pooling variation in array based DNA pooling is attributable to array error rather than pool construction error. European Journal of Human Genetics 15: 501-504.S. Macgregor, Z.Z. Zhao, A. Henders, N.G. Martin, G.W. Montgomery, P.M. Visscher, 2008. Highly cost efficient genome wide association studies using DNA pools and dense SNP arrays, in press, Nucleic Acids Research.
Research Areas: Statistical Genetics, Genetic Epidemiology, Bioinformatics.
Suitable first degree/background: Applicants must hold at least a second class honours degree and/or relevant Masters degree in statistics, biological sciences, mathematics, computer science or a related field. Knowledge of genetics advantageous but not essential. Biological sciences applicants must be able to demonstrate some knowledge of statistics.
To apply, send CV to stuart.macgregor@qimr.edu.au
Please also state
why you want to undertake a PhD at QIMR
your research interests
at least 2 academic referees
where you saw this advert
****************************************
Dr Stuart MacgregorGenetic EpidemiologyQueensland Institute of Medical ResearchPost Office, Royal Brisbane Hospital300 Herston RoadBrisbane 4029, Australiatel. +61 7 3845 3563fax. +61 7 3362 0101stuart.macgregor@qimr.edu.au
Primary supervisor: Dr Stuart Macgregor
Applications: open until position filled.
Stipend: Fully funded stipend available for ‘home’ applicant (AUS$20K per annum tax free, rising to AUS$25K subject to satisfactory progress). ‘home’ applicant means Australian/New Zealand citizens/permanent residents. International students are still eligible for AUS$20K stipend but may need to pay additional tuition fees please contact stuart.macgregor@qimr.edu.au for further details.
Funding is tenable for 3 years.
Title: Statistical and computational methods for gene mapping
Description:The project will focus on statistical and computational methods for locating disease susceptibility genes. This will be based mainly on genome wide association approaches with a particular emphasis on an approach known as DNA pooling. The DNA pooling approach greatly decreases the cost of genome wide association approaches but brings with it a new set of computational and statistical challenges. There will also be scope in the project for work on more general approaches utilising genomewide data, including work on gene expression and related bioinformatics. The project will address a wide range of disease phenotypes and as such can be readily tailored to accommodate the specific interests of the student.
The student will be based in the genetic epidemiology department ( http://genepi.qimr.edu.au/ ) at QIMR, Brisbane. QIMR is one of the largest medical research institutes in the southern hemisphere. The genetic epidemiology department is the single largest grouping at QIMR and employs several internationally renowned researchers in the field.
References:S. Macgregor, P.M. Visscher, G. Montgomery. 2006. Analysis of pooled DNA samples on high density arrays without prior knowledge of differential hybridization rates. Nucleic Acids Research, 34(7):e55.S. Macgregor. 2007. Most pooling variation in array based DNA pooling is attributable to array error rather than pool construction error. European Journal of Human Genetics 15: 501-504.S. Macgregor, Z.Z. Zhao, A. Henders, N.G. Martin, G.W. Montgomery, P.M. Visscher, 2008. Highly cost efficient genome wide association studies using DNA pools and dense SNP arrays, in press, Nucleic Acids Research.
Research Areas: Statistical Genetics, Genetic Epidemiology, Bioinformatics.
Suitable first degree/background: Applicants must hold at least a second class honours degree and/or relevant Masters degree in statistics, biological sciences, mathematics, computer science or a related field. Knowledge of genetics advantageous but not essential. Biological sciences applicants must be able to demonstrate some knowledge of statistics.
To apply, send CV to stuart.macgregor@qimr.edu.au
Please also state
why you want to undertake a PhD at QIMR
your research interests
at least 2 academic referees
where you saw this advert
****************************************
Dr Stuart MacgregorGenetic EpidemiologyQueensland Institute of Medical ResearchPost Office, Royal Brisbane Hospital300 Herston RoadBrisbane 4029, Australiatel. +61 7 3845 3563fax. +61 7 3362 0101stuart.macgregor@qimr.edu.au
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