University of Sydney is offering postgraduate scholarship in the area of Health Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences. Applicants must have an Honours or research Master’s degree, excellent verbal and written English and demonstrated ability to contribute skilfully to a team. The successful applicant must enroll full-time in a PhD at the University of Sydney. The scholarship is valued at $25,392 per annum (tax exempt) for 3 years, subject to satisfactory progress. Application should be submitted till 15th April 2014.
Study Subject (s):
Scholarship is awarded in the area of Humanities & Social Sciences, Health Sciences. The project title is “Promoting self-determination in young children with disability”.
Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing PhD degree at University of Sydney in Australia.
Scholarship Provider: University of Sydney, Australia
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Accreditation:
University of Sydney is an accredited university. University of Sydney is accredited by the Association of Group of Eight, APRU, ASAIHL and WUN.
Eligibility:
Applicants must have (1) an Honours or research Master’s degree, (2) excellent verbal and written English, and (3) demonstrated ability to contribute skilfully to a team. Prior qualitative research experience and publication of research findings are desirable. The successful applicant must enroll full-time in a PhD at the University of Sydney.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of Australia can apply for this postgraduate scholarship.
Scholarship Description:
University of SydneyFunding is available for a PhD study embedded in an ARC-funded project exploring the effectiveness of school-based interventions for 1) changing the way parents and teachers view manageable risk-taking for children with disabilities and 2) increasing the level of responsibility children take for their own actions. The multidisciplinary research team represents occupational therapy, psychology, geography, paediatric exercise science, health economics, paediatric medicine and statistics. The PhD student will be a full member of the team, assisting with the overall project and implementing/evaluating the risk-reframing intervention.
Duration of award(s):
Scholarship is offered for 3 years, subject to satisfactory progress.
How to Apply:
Applicants should apply by post.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15th April 2014.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
http://agile2.ucc.usyd.edu.au/ro/opportunities/scholarships/1394