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MRGS News 18 November 2008Welcome to the Monash Research Graduate School News on seminars, scholarships and other useful information. In this issue
1.1 MODULE ONE: What is ethics?Understanding the overarching principles of scientific research. This module provides participants with an overview and introduction to research ethics. It will include discussions about relevant National Statements and Codes and an in depth discussion of the ethics committee system. A certificate of participation will be issued to all those attending this session.
Bookings are essential: To book, please visit: http://mrgs.monash.edu.au/exPERT-bookings/ 1.2 Workshop 45: MS Word fundamentals for thesis writing This is a hands-on workshop and will introduce you to the features of MS Word 2003 to help you manage your thesis writing efficiently. It will cover efficient text entry techniques, use and management of styles, controlling page formatting through the use of section breaks, creating tables, captions, inserting pictures and graphs, how to create drawings and an introduction to equation editor.
Bookings are essential: To book, please visit: http://mrgs.monash.edu.au/exPERT-bookings/ 1.3 Workshop 46: MS Word Advanced for thesis writing This is a hands-on workshop for experienced users of MS Word 2003 who are starting to write their theses. This workshop will cover using templates, using a master document, creating a table of contents, automatic cross-referencing and alternatives to master document.
Bookings are essential: To book, please visit: http://mrgs.monash.edu.au/exPERT-bookings/ 1.4 Reading strategies at postgraduate level "This workshop will look at managing large reading lists, prioritising reading, skim reading and noting from reading"
Bookings are essential: To book, please visit: http://mrgs.monash.edu.au/exPERT-bookings/
2.1 MPA Sponsored Seminars & Social Events Semester 2, 2008 seminars for more information visit: http://mpa.monash.edu.au/seminars-&-social/seminars.html
3.1 2009 Education Without Borders Conference The 2009 Education Without Borders conference will take place from the 29th of March to the 1st of April in Dubai, UAE. The conference presents a fantastic opportunity for interested students to actively participate discussions centred around the conference's topic: Innovative Solutions to Global Challenges, and focusing on such themes as technology, sustainability, education and humanitarianism. Accommodation during the conference is covered by the organising committee, and there are a number of travel scholarships available to students who submit high standard papers (due on the 30th of November 2008). Interested students should refer to the conference website: www.ewb.ae for more details or contact dash.jayasuriya@adm.monash.edu.au 3.2 Upcoming Conferences and Symposia in the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics Please visit the following website for details: http://arts.monash.edu.au/lcl/conferences/ 3.3 Upcoming Conferences within Business and Economics Please visit the following website for details: http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/depts/ebs/news/conferences.php 3.1 Upcoming Conferences within MUARC Please visit the following website for details: http://www.monash.edu.au/muarc/events/upcoming.html 3.2 Upcoming Conferences within Political and Social Inquiry Please visit the following website for details: http://arts.monash.edu.au/psi/news-and-events/conferences.php 3.3 Upcoming Conferences within IT Please visit the following website for details: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/news/conferences/ 3.4 Upcoming Conferences and events on the Conference Management System Please visit the following website for details: http://www.conferences.monash.org/
4.1 Scholarships Available on the MRGS website: For details visit: http://mrgs.monash.edu/scholarships/ 4.2 2009 Scholarships to Developed Commonwealth Countries Commonwealth Scholarships for students from the developed Commonwealth to study in the United Kingdom in 2009 will, after all, be available, following a recent decision by the UK Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills. The countries affected by the decision are Australia, Brunei, Canada, Cyprus, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore and the Bahamas. Awards for citizens of all other Commonwealth countries will continue to be supported by the Department for International Development. The Commonwealth Scholarships Commission has indicated that funding may be available for doctoral study only in the UK in the 2009 round of the Commonwealth Scholarships, despite the earlier decision not to continue funding. A full list of participating universities will be posted on the web site on 03 November 2008. A list of those who have confirmed participation to date can be accessed here. Final decisions on successful candidates will be made by late March. For more information on the CSFP, the selection process in the UK and countries participating in the plan, please go to http://www.cscuk.org.uk Application form, selection criteria and prospectus are available at:http://www.cscuk.org.uk/2009ScholarshipstodevelopedCommonwealth.asp * Please note the closing date: All applications should be submitted by * 19 November 2008 to: Mr Arun Kumar Monash Research Graduate School, Research Services Building 3D, Clayton Campus, Wellington Rd Monash University, VIC 3800, Australia Telephone + 61 3 9905 2070 Facsimile + 61 3 9905 1697 Email: Arun.Kumar@adm.monash.edu.au www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/ 4.3 Postgraduate Research Scholarship: Australian Postgraduate Award (Industry) The Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering is offering a PhD scholarship for R & D of a wireless paediatric sleep apnoea monitor. The ARC Linkage Grant APA (i) stipend, supported by Regni Health Pty Ltd, is at the rate of $26,000 pa (tax free) for 3 years. The research involves the development of an RFID based wireless measurement system for monitoring a range of physical parameters in human subjects during sleep. The work will involve design and implementation of FR/Microwave sensors, development of biomedical signal processing algorithms and clinical validation of the system. High-quality analytical and hands-on skills, a commitment to experimental research, and development of theoretical concepts are essential. Applicants with an honours degree in Engineering should apply by 24 November 2008. Curriculum vitae, references and an academic transcript of results, to be presented on request. For applicants for whom English is not their first language, documentary evidence of English proficiency is required. The applicant must be an Australia citizen or permanent resident. Inquires and applications to: A/Prof Ian Brown, Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering, Monash University, Clayton Vic 3800, Tel: (03) 9905 1252 Fax (03) 9905 3454 Email: ian.brown@eng.monash.edu.au 4.4 Healthy Ageing Research Unit - PhD scholarship in healthy and successful ageing in multicultural Australia A PhD scholarship is available in the Healthy Ageing Research Unit within the School of Primary Health Care, Monash University. This three-year stipend of $21,231 is funded by DYNOPTA to support a full-time research student as part of their PhD program at Monash University. The successful applicant will join a vibrant multidisciplinary team and have access to training and supervision in the fields of gerontology, sociology and psychology. The research will provide ground-breaking knowledge on the changing health and lifestyles of older Australians as they age. The research will examine lifestyle behaviours amongst older Australians, exploring their stability over time and determining predictors of behaviour change. The study will take an interdisciplinary psychosocial approach focusing primarily on quantitative methodologies but with opportunities for qualitative approaches. Further information and application instructions see: dynoptaapplication Closing date: Friday 28 November 2008 4.7 Monash Residential Services Higher Degree Research Merit Scholarships One of Monash Residential Services’ (MRS) mission goals is to provide and develop an environment within each location on campus which provides care, support and enrichment for the residential community in academic, cultural, personal, social and recreational matters. The Monash Residential Services Higher Degree Research Merit Scholarships are provided to further the above divisional mission goal and to promote and engender a high academic environment at all Victorian on-campus residential sites. No more than ten Monash Residential Services Higher Degree Research Merit Scholarships will be awarded annually to current residents studying at the following Monash faculties and Centres:
Normally only one award will be made to any single faculty. Administration and selection The scholarship will be administered by the Monash Research Graduate School (MRGS): an application form is available at the MRGS website at: http://www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/scholarships/ Applications close: 30 November 2008. Ranked applications will be received by MRGS who will consult with MRS and the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Research Training) to determine the scholarship recipients.
4.8 Flagship Postgraduate Scholarships The Flagships offer full and top-up Flagship Postgraduate Scholarships to high quality students who are enrolled in a PhD at an Australian university, and who will be working on a project which is directly relevant to a Flagship. Top-up scholarships will be the norm. Valued at A$7 000 per annum, they are available to PhD students who have gained (or expect to gain) an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) or equivalent scholarship. In some circumstances full scholarships will be available. These offer a stipend of the equivalent of an APA plus CSIRO's top-up amount of A$7 000 per annum for three years. Flagship Postgraduate Scholarships are available to students who are enrolled in a PhD at an Australian university. International students are eligible to apply but must be able to provide evidence of admission to an Australian university. For further information on Flagship postgraduate scholarships and guidelines: http://www.csiro.au/resources/pf4z.html Closing Date: Applications for scholarships due to commence in 2009 are now open. Applications close at 11.59 on Sunday, 30 November 2008. 4.9 Butterfly Foundation PhD studentships The Butterfly Foundation is committed to supporting excellent Australian/NZ research into anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge eating disorders. The Foundation is offering three "Butterfly Distinction" top-up scholarships of $6000 per annum to PhD students starting in 2009, plus the sum of $5000 per annum to the host Department for student travel and research expenses. The award will run for a maximum period of 3 years and is only available to full-time PhD students who have obtained a scholarship such as an APA, MGS, NHMRC or university-merit award. The PhD must relate to anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder or EDNOS, with applications welcomed from student in any area including clinical care, laboratory research, prevention through community-based educational programs and studies of societal determinate of attitudes to body image. For further information see: ButterflyFoundation Closing date: Monday 1 December 2008 4.10 The Elisabeth Murdoch Scholarship 2009 In 1985, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch established a Scholarship Fund aimed at developing expertise in and knowledge of deafness. The fund is administered by Taralye – the oral language centre for deaf children. Early childhood, educational and health professionals are invited to apply for a Scholarship to undertake studies in the field of deafness or in areas of research which add to an evidence base for family-centred early intervention services for hearing impaired children. Studies need to be undertaken at graduate Diploma, Masters or PhD level in the State of Victoria. Scholarship information and application forms can be obtained from: Taralye Therese Kelly – CEO 137 Blackburn Road, PO Box 113 Blackburn 3130 P (03) 9877 1300 F (03) 9877 1922 Email: information@taralye.vic.edu.au WEB: www.taralye.vic.edu.au Applications should be submitted by not later than Friday 12th December 2008 at 5pm. 4.11 Innovator Grants in Pancreatic Cancer The Cancer Council NSW (TCCNSW) has developed a new granting scheme, known as Innovator Grants, to promote the development and sharing of innovative cancer research ideas, which address agreed research goals in pancreatic cancer. Innovator Grants offer opportunities for researchers of any background that have a strong commitment to research, have demonstrated their potential to undertake high quality scientific research and have an ability to identify novel ways to answer pressing questions for improving patient outcomes. The Cancer Council NSW seeks proposals from all areas of basic, clinical, public health practice, behavioural, and epidemiological research. Eligibility: Researchers working in Australian institutions are eligible to submit applications. Applications for Innovator Grants must address at least one of the seven research priorities in Pancreatic Cancer. While applications are open all year round, our preference is to receive them on, or before, 19 December 2008. For more information and application form visit: http://www.cancercouncil.com.au/editorial.asp?pageid=2433&fromsearch= yes 4.12 Victorian Masters/PhD Scholarships in Public Health for Indigenous Australians Are you, or do you know a Victorian Indigenous person interested in postgraduate level study in public health in a Victorian university? The Victorian Department of Human Services is now calling for applicants for the Masters/PhD Scholarship Program beginning Semester 1, 2009. The Masters/PhD Scholarships in Public Health are offered by the Department’s Public Health Branch. Since July 2002, a total of 25 Indigenous students have been awarded Public Health Masters scholarships, and two students have been awarded PhD Scholarships. Applicants must reside in Victoria and be enrolled to study at a Victorian university in a relevant course. Eligible applicants for scholarships are sought each semester and the scholarships provide a living allowance of $12,735 to $25,470 per annum. The closing date for applications for semester 1, 2009 is 30th January 2009. Copies of the Guidelines and Application Forms are available at: http://www.health.vic.gov.au/researchprograms/ For more information on eligibility criteria, guidelines or how to apply, please contact Lee Barclay on 03 9096 0351 or email Lee.Barclay@dhs.vic.gov.au 4.13 The Australian Federation of University Women – South Australia Inc. Trust Fund Applications are now available for bursaries described briefly below: The Jean Gilmore, Thenie Baddams and Daphne Elliott Bursaries are open to women enrolled at Australian universities, to assist with research towards a PhD or Masters by Research. – up to $6,000. Applications close 2 March 2009 and can be downloaded from: http://www.afuwsa-bursaries.com.au 4.14 Monash Access Equity Postgraduate Research Travel Grant As part of the equity program, special travel grants are available for 2008, each up to a value of $3000 (depending upon destination and associated costs) for travel within Australia and overseas. Only Australian citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for these grants. Selection criteria may include:
The Access equity applications are received throughout the year. For further information please contact: Michelle.mei@adm.monash.edu.au or visit www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/scholarships/grants 4.15 Postgraduate Research Travel Grant Postgraduate travel grants assist students who wish to attend conferences in order to present a paper or poster on their current research. For further information please refer to: http://www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/scholarships/grants/postgradtravelgrants.html 4.16 Scholarship Opportunities in the UK For further information please refer to: http://www.PostgraduateStudentships.co.uk 4.17 More Scholarship Information JASON (Joint Academic Scholarship On-line Network) – JASON is a national database exclusively concerned with collating information about a broad range of postgraduate scholarships. Website www.jason.edu.au The database includes scholarships offered by Australian and overseas universities, Federal and State Governments, foundations and private sector organisations, thus providing a valuable service to both students looking for scholarships and to the organizations awarding them. JASON is jointly funded by more than 30 Australian universities, including Monash University. The database is available free of charge to staff and students at Monash University. Students and staff are able to search the database for scholarships and other funding opportunities. They can also subscribe, and information about new scholarships in the relevant fields will be emailed to them as soon as they become available. These services can both be accessed at www.jason.edu.au. University staff are able to advertise postgraduate scholarships on the website. Scholarships can be submitted for inclusion on the database using the pro-forma which can be downloaded from the MRGS homepage at: http://www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/scholarships/publication/index.html For further information on the JASON project please contact Anna.Hussar@adm.monash.edu.au
5.1 Combat Isolation – Join a Thesis Writing Group Tired of working on your thesis all alone? Have you thought of joining a writing group Writing groups meet regularly to read each other's work and give feedback. Students who participate in them say it combats the isolation of being a research student, helps them to read their own work more objectively, and provides friendship and encouragement. At present there are openings in a group with a social sciences (education/employment/globalisation) focus. But you don't have to be working on thesis topics to benefit. If you're interested, contact Jan Pinder at Learning Skills in the Matheson Library: janice.pinder@lib.monash.edu.au 5.2 CAPA Postgrad Roadshow – Free event for VIC Postgrads The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) is bringing its Postgrad Roadshow series to Melbourne, presenting a half-day event that offers postgrad students opportunity for further skills development and a chance to meet postgrads from other Victorian universities. The event is free to attend and includes a masterclass presented by Hugh Kearns, ‘The 7 Secrets of Highly Successful Postgraduate Students.’
Full event and program details are available at http://www.capa.edu.au/regionalevents/vic Places are limited – to reserve a spot, register online at http://www.capa.edu.au/regionalevents/vic/reg 5.3 MPA News-and Events Booking System For more information visit: https://my.monash.edu.au/news-and-events/bookings/mpa/ 5.4 UKM – Global Student Mobility Partnerships UKM is offering two courses which combines experiencing university life at one of Malaysia’s leading universities and experiencing the truly Asia nature and culture: a) Indigenous Communities, and b) Sustainability of Tropical Heritage. Duration: A four week programme which comprises:
Applications close: 31 January 2009 For more information and application forms: www.ukm.my/pyc/ukm-global or email kbyc@ukm.my 5.5 Website for a Global Graduate Research Community "The Graduate Junction is a brand new website designed to help research students make contact with others who share similar research interests, regardless of which department, institution or country they work in. The Graduate Junction has been developed by two postgraduate students at the University of Durham. Since its launch in May 2008, The Graduate Junction has proved very popular with research students and academics alike. Within the first two weeks 2000 students registered in the U.K. and the news spread to over 40 countries. Currently researchers have two main sources of information, published literature and academic conferences. Whilst essential, literature reviews can only ever reveal completed work. Relevant academic conferences provide a forum for students with similar research interest to interact but occur infrequently. It is very easy to become isolated, overly focused on the specifics of your own work and lose a sense of what other related work is being done. The Graduate Junction hopes to prevent that isolation and allow research students to start forming the networks which can stay with them throughout their careers. The Graduate Junction aims to provide an atmosphere similar to that at academic events and through the use of the internet aims to establish a worldwide graduate research community. Often very separate research literatures exist within different subject areas. The Graduate Junction is unique because it links students based on ‘research keywords’, therefore promoting interdisciplinary relationships. By simply registering a few basic details, students can search for fellow researchers by keyword, institution, department, supervisor or name. Alternatively, by searching The Graduate Junction’s on-line research groups, students can find and communicate with a number of others sharing their research interest. The Graduate Junction is useful for all Masters and PhD students and post doctoral fellows at any stage of the research process, allowing researchers to stay informed about current developments in their field. With the addition of conference and postgraduate job listings imminent, The Graduate Junction aims to be one of the most useful resources available for all research students." For further information please refer to: www.graduatejunction.com 5.6 Online Forum for Postgraduates “Postgrad to Postgrad” is a new online forum set up by the Monash Postgraduate Association. Aside from the “lounge” (for general discussion), the main areas are set up by discipline with the idea of postgrads being able to talk to each other about their work, postdoc opportunities, info on overseas units etc. For further information please refer to: http://postgradforum.net/forums/index.php?act=idx 5.7 UpSkills Program – School of Graduate Studies, Melbourne University Semester 2 Monash postgraduates also have the opportunity to attend the School of Graduate Studies’ UpSkills program seminars if places are available. Details on how to register can be found on the web site. (Remember to write Monash after your student number when completing the booking form). For further information please refer to: http://www.gradstudies.unimelb.edu.au/programs/skills/
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