Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre
The 2010 Olga Tennison Autism PhD Scholarship
The Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre is offering a competitive PhD research scholarship to be awarded to the best candidate-supervisor team with an innovative research proposal in the area of autism.
The scholarship which includes a yearly stipend of $22,500 (approx.) for 3-years will commence in the second semester of 2010. This scholarship is only available to citizens of Australia and New Zealand. See below for details. For further enquiries please contact:
Ms Lisbeth Wilks
Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre
School of Psychological Sciences
T 61 3 9479 2497
E otarc@latrobe.edu.au
Applications close: 28 May 2010
Scholarship
One full-time PhD Scholarship is available which will provide a yearly stipend of approximately $22,500 p.a. for a period of three years to be undertaken anywhere in Australia.
Eligibility
Applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. The successful applicant will need a First Class Honours degree (or equivalent) or a Masters degree (research or coursework) including “a dissertation demonstrating the ability to undertake research at doctoral level”. Award of the scholarship will be contingent on the applicant meeting criteria for acceptance at the institution in which they plan to enroll. The application must be supported by the supervisor of the research project.
Research Project
Projects can be undertaken in any area of autism research where the candidate and the supervisor are appropriately qualified.
Applicants should provide a Research Proposal (maximum of 2 pages in no less than 12 pt font size).The expectation is that students enrolled for the PhD degree will submit a thesis for examination at the end of the third year. The PhD degree is awarded for completion of a program of research that results in an original and significant contribution to knowledge.
Submission of applications
Before lodging a formal application form, applicants should discuss their plans for candidature with their supervisor. A letter of support from the supervisor is to be included with the application. The supervisor is also required to provide a brief CV including publications and research grants within the past 5 years (2004 -2009).
Applications must be submitted to:
The Olga Tennison Autism PhD Scholarship,
Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre,
School of Psychological Science,
La Trobe University, Bundoora Campus, Victoria 3086.
Applications must be typed and the original plus three (3) copies submitted. All sections of the application form must be completed. Do NOT submit a CV with your application; all information must be included on this form. Attachments other than those requested will be removed prior to consideration of the application.
Selection Criteria
Academic standing of the student
Autism expertise of the supervisor
Area of study
Citizen of Australia or New Zealand
The Selection Panel will be appointed from members of the Australasian Autism Research Collaboration.
