Each week you will find a list of currently advertised research scholarships. This week’s Bulletin contains:

• PhD Scholarship from the University of Sydney Business School
• The Curtin PhD Scholarship for Clinical Research
• Postgraduate Scholarship in Computational Nanoscience
• PhD Scholarship for Describing Network and Information Processing Co-Development
• PhD Scholarship for Inferring Information Network Structure from Dynamics
• Westpac Future Leaders Postgraduate Scholarships

PhD Scholarship from the University of Sydney Business Schoool
The University of Sydney Business School is offering a PhD scholarship to work on the ARC funded project ‘Funding on the Line’. The candidate will be based in the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) within the University of Sydney Business School. The scholarship is for a research student interested in a public transport focussed topic that addresses the key challenge of funding in the sector. The scholarship is valued at $26,288 p.a. More Details

Closing Date: 25 July 2016

The Curtin PhD Scholarship for Clinical Research
Two generous scholarships are available for medical graduates to undertake a PhD through Sydney Medical School, with a focus on clinical research relevant to Indigenous or rural health.
These scholarships were established in 2015 by a generous donation from Dr Austin M Curtin, a rural surgeon passionate about improving rural and Indigenous health. Applicants must be an Australian citizens, permanent residents or New Zealand citizens. The scholarship is valued at $50,000p.a. for up to 3 years with a possible extension of 6 months. More Details

Closing Date: 31 July 2016

Postgraduate Scholarship in Computational Nanoscience
A full-time postgraduate scholarship is available for a suitably qualified candidate to undertake research studies leading to a PhD in theoretical chemistry. The project will use computer simulations to study nanoparticle interactions and self-assembly in the presence of interfaces, with relevance to designing new materials for filtration, sensing and solar energy capture. Domestic and International students are welcome to apply. The scholarship is valued at $26,288 p.a. More Details

Closing Date: 31 July 2016

Describing Network and Information Processing Co-Development
A PhD project involving numerical analysis of model data, including neural recordings, and software development on algorithms, is available from the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies at the University of Sydney. The project has strong connections with the Research Cluster on Complex Systems. Applicants must have obtained First Class Honours in their engineering or science undergraduate program, this should include an independent research project. The ability to program in C++, Java or MATLAB is recommended. This scholarship is valued at $26,288p.a. for up to 3 years with a possible extension of 6 months. More Details

Closing Date: 14 August 2016

Inferring Information Network Structure from Dynamics
A PhD project involving software development on algorithms and numerical analysis on model data and brain imaging data sets is available from the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies. A background in applied mathematics, physics, computer science, and specifically in infrmation theory and complex systems will be beneficial. Applicants must have obtained First Class Honours in their engineering or science undergraduate program, this should include an independent research project. This scholarship is valued at $26,288p.a. for up to 3 years with a possible extension of 6 months. More Details

Closing Date: 14 August 2016

Westpac Future Leaders - Do you have the drive to make a difference?
Westpac is offering postgraduate scholarships for talented individuals. Applicants will be chosen for their potential to make a difference in the areas of Technology and Innovation, Enabling Positive social change or Strengthening Australia-Asia ties. These scholarships are valued at up to $120,000 over 2-3 years, and are awarded annually for research or coursework studies at a graduate level. Applications are open to Australian citizens or permanent residents.
Further Details and How to Apply

Closing Date: 31 August 2016