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Master and PhD scholarships for international students https://techstour.com/australian-government-research-training-program-2020/

Australian Government Research Training Program 2022 Scholarships For Masters & PhD Australian Government Research Training Program 2022 are now accepting application for Masters & Ph.D. Main goal of Australian Government high-quality research.

There is an exciting new PhD project available [Evaluation of medication use and management among patients with dementia in Australian general practice] at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Tasmania, Australia

The scholarship supporting this project provides:

– a living allowance stipend of $28,597 per annum (2021 rate, indexed annually) for 3.5 years;
– a relocation allowance of up to $2,000;
– a tuition fee scholarship for up to 4 years.

Selection Criteria:

– A degree with a substantial research project (e.g. Research Masters’ degree, Masters’ degree with treatise component, or Bachelor degree with first-class Honours)
– Excellent analysis and writing skills, demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals
– Demonstrate some understanding of statistical methods and proficiency with any data analysis software
– Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated ability to work in teams
– Capacity to work with a range of disciplines and having prior clinical knowledge
– Evidence of project management and organisation ability, including the ability to fulfil goals and deliver outcomes within a specified period

Your Expression of Interest should include:

– Your CV and copy of academic transcript(s)
– List of two or three potential academic referees and/or line managers
– Sample of written work, ideally appropriate for an academic audience (e.g. honours thesis, peer-reviewed journal article, essay written during coursework study or similar)

Applications close: 24 October 2021

https://phdposition.com/positions/evaluation-of-medication-use-and-management-among-patients-with-dementia-in-australian-general-practice

Evaluation of medication use and management among patients with dementia in Australian general practice - PhDposition We are currently seeking expressions of interest for a full-time PhD position within the School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology at University of Tasmania, subject to successfully obtaining a University Doctoral Scholarship. The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible, but....

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PhD Scholarship in Exercise Oncology (For International Students)
Edith Cowan University - Exercise Medicine Research Institute, Perth, Australia

EMRI is calling for international applications to be considered for Research Scholarships which include a stipend of $30,000 AUD per annum (tax-free) to undertake a PhD in the Exercise Medicine Research Institute at Edith Cowan University. The scholarship also includes a full tuition sponsorship worth $29,750 (Australian resident) to $36,300 (international) per annum plus support for conference attendance and research expenses.

For more information

To learn more about this excellent opportunity, please contact Professor Daniel Galvão ([email protected]) or Professor Robert Newton ([email protected]).
To explore their research and clinical work and get to know their team please go to their website exercisemedicine.org.au

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