University of Queensland PhD Scholarship for International Students 2021

The University of Queensland is inviting applications from domestic and International students for Ph.D. Scholarship at the University. This scholarship is part of an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage project titled “Advanced fMRI techniques to study the human motor cortex”.

This Ph.D. project aims to push the limits of this extraordinary technique even further and apply it to study fine motor control in humans. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team that operates at the intersection between physics, computer science, engineering, and neuroscience, to create a new software (such as, control programs for the MRI system itself) and hardware (such as, motion capturing technology). All working together to probe the limits of fMRI and non-invasively study the human brain.

It brings together the skills of a critical mass of researchers and state-of-the-art, world- or Australian-first imaging research instruments including NMR, EPR, MRI, PET, CT, optical imaging, and on-site cyclotron and radiochemistry facilities. CAI hosts the largest Node of the National Imaging Facility (NIF).

This Ph.D. project will focus on one of the following objectives:

1. Development of new imaging technologies, analysis of molecular structure, synthesis of MRI and PET biomarkers targeting fundamental biological processes to studies of major diseases affecting a range of organ systems, through to imaging economically significant agricultural animals and plant material, minerals and construction materials.
2. This PhD project aims to push the limits of this extraordinary technique even further and apply it to study fine motor control in humans.
3. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team that operates at the intersection between physics, computer science, engineering, and neuroscience, to create a new software (such as, control programs for the MRI system itself) and hardware (such as, motion capturing technology). All working together to probe the limits of fMRI and non-invasively study the human brain.

The University of Queensland Ph.D. Scholarship Details

Host University: The University of Queensland

Student type: Domestic students, International students

Degree Type: PhD

Study Area: Engineering and Computing, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Science and Mathematics

Scholarship duration: Three years with the possibility of two 6-month extensions in approved circumstances

Eligible Field of Study: Advanced fMRI techniques to study the human motor cortex

Scholarship Worth:

• The University of Queensland will offer $28,597 per annum (2021 rate), indexed annually. Single Overseas Student Health Cover ($3,420) is also available.
• Living stipend scholarship

Eligibility:

• Applicants must have a master’s degree from a recognized University with a good result.
• Applicants must have an official Ph.D. supervisor who is affiliated with a recognized institution and research organization.
• Applicants will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency. For more information, go through the English language requirements

How To Apply: 

To apply for admission and scholarship, follow this link. There is no separate application for scholarship because you will have the opportunity to request scholarship consideration on the application for admission.

Before submitting an application you should:

• check your eligibility 
• prepare your documentation
• contact Associate Professor Martijn Cloos to discuss your suitability for this scholarship

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Visit The Scholarship Webpage For More Information

Application Deadline: 12 July 2021