ACES MQRES Children and Families Research Centre PhD Scholarships (2) Closing date: 17 October 2008
The Children and Families Research Centre, a multidisciplinary centre based in the Institute of Early Childhood, Macquarie University, has available two postgraduate scholarship positions in the area of early childhood education in the Children and Families Research Centre. Candidates are sought with an interest and expertise in one or more of the following groups in relation to early childhood education: " Children with disabilities " Gifted children " Children of new arrivals in Australia " Indigenous children in Australia
MQRES scholarships are available to domestic or international students. Applicants should have equivalent research qualifications to an Australian undergraduate degree with first class honours (such as a Masters degree with a substantial thesis component) in a relevant discipline (such as special education, psychology, early childhood education, sociology).
The scholarship pays a living allowance, currently $20,007 per annum, tax exempt (2008), and the tenure is a maximum 3.5 years full time, subject to satisfactory progress. Tuition fees will be funded for the scholarship tenure. Additional support for projects and for national and international travel will be available from the Centre. Opportunities for research assistance work and other professional development activities will be available for suitable applicants. For further information and discussion regarding the projects, candidates are encouraged to contact the Director: Professor Jennifer Bowes, telephone: +61-2-9850 9844 or email: Jennifer.bowes@aces.mq.edu.au.
For application forms and conditions for MQRES awards, please contact 02 9850 7987 or e-mail: hdrschol@vc.mq.edu.au. Applications should be forwarded to: The Scholarship Officer The Research Hub Level 3, C5C East Macquarie University NSW 2109
