The University of Sydney is offering a PhD Scholarship in Ecological Assessment of Motivational Disturbances in Dementia worth $41,753 per annum for up to 3.5 years, plus OSHC for international students. The scholarship supports PhD research into motivational disturbances in dementia within the School of Psychology.
To be eligible for the Scholarship, applicants must have an unconditional offer of admission to study full-time in a PhD program within the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney. Applicants should hold an Honours degree (First Class or Second Class Upper) or a Master’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field, and must be committed to researching cognitive neuroscience and motivational disturbances in younger-onset dementia.
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( votes)Established in 1850, the University of Sydney is one of Australia’s leading universities and a prominent global institution known for its high academic standards, research excellence, and diverse range of programs. Located in Sydney, New South Wales, it offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and research opportunities across various disciplines.
Application Deadline: 26 November 2024
Brief Description
- University or Organization: University of Sydney
- Department: School of Psychology, Faculty of Science
- Course Level: PhD
- Award: $41,753 per annum (up to 3.5 years) + Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: 1
- Nationality: International
- The award can be taken in: Australia
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: International students
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in the field of psychology, neuroscience, or related disciplines, focusing on the development of ecological assessments of motivation and its disturbances in dementia.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet all the following criteria:
- Must have an unconditional offer of admission to study full-time in a PhD within the School of Psychology, Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney.
- Undertake research in the cognitive neuroscience of younger-onset dementia, focusing on developing novel tools to assess motivational disturbances in dementia.
- A desire to apply novel approaches to better characterize motivational impairments in an ecologically valid manner.
- Hold an Honours degree (First Class or Second Class Upper) or a Master’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related discipline, including computer science.
- Applicants without an unconditional offer of admission may apply and be selected, but no scholarship offer will be made until the applicant has an unconditional offer of admission.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply for this scholarship through the provided application link.
Benefits
The scholarship provides a stipend of $41,753 per annum, tenable for up to 3.5 years, and includes Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students (single cover only).