ANZBMS Postgraduate Research Scholarship

*** PLEASE NOTE: ANZBMS will not be giving out any PhD Scholarships in 2006. The following information is for reference only. ***

Applications are invited from medical, science or health-sciences graduates of Australian or New Zealand Universities wishing to complete a full-time PhD in the field of calcium and bone research within an Australian or New Zealand University.

• To promote careers in calcium and bone research among promising early-career Australian and New Zealand investigators.
• Maintain high academic component of ANZBMS membership.
• To facilitate clinicians to undertake calcium and bone research.

• Medical, science or health-sciences graduates of Australian/NZ Universities wishing to complete a full-time PhD within an Australian/NZ University.
• Scholarships will only be give to those doing a PhD in an Australian and New Zealand University
• Not to be held concurrently with NHMRC Scholarship, cannot be held if the candidate is offered another scholarship.
• An overseas component of the research project is acceptable if ratified by selection and supervision panel.
• Applicants will be expected to have applied for a NHMRC, University, ARC or APA postgraduate scholarship.
• Supervisor must be a financial member of ANZBMS
• Applicant must be a financial member of ANZBMS
• Application must be supported by the Head of the sponsoring university department.

Duration
Maximum duration 3 years.

Number of scholarships
One only scholarship active at any time. A new scholarship will be awarded every three years, unless current holder withdraws.

• Competitive selection: Based on applicant track record (relative to opportunity), scientific merit of the project (must be calcium/bone related), future plans and supervisors’ track record.
• Selection Panel appointed by ANZBMS Council, comprising four ANZBMS members (two Scientists and two Clinicians, with gender balance). Members should have PhD, MD or equivalent. The selection panel will ensure adequate supervision of the scholarship.
• Applications invited in August, close in September, short list in October, announcement in November.
• Selection Panel to bring short-list of 3 (in priority order) to ANZBMS Council for final decision.

• provide annual progress report to the selection & supervision panel. Unsatisfactory progress (as judged by panel or the university) will be grounds for termination.
• present in Years 2 and 3 at ANZBMS ASM and be encouraged to present at international meetings such as ASBMR and IOF.
• acknowledge ANZBMS in all presentations and publications.
  The university supervisor will provide an annual confidential progress report.

Stipend
(tax free, linked to NHMRC rates) 2004:
- Medical graduates: $27,489/yr
- Science graduates: $18,484/yr

Other support
- Maintenance funding to sponsoring department: $4,500/yr
- Conference or collaboration travel (actual expenses incurred): $1000/yr
- Thesis production costs: up to $900 3 yearly (actual expenses incurred): $900/yr

Review
By ANZBMS Council prior to advertising each scholarship.

Budget
Up to $33,000/year

• Cover page including: Applicant’s brief details; Project title; Project Synopsis (<100 word); Names of Institution, Department and Supervisor(s).
• Applicant’s CV.
• Research proposal – maximum four (4) A4 pages, 12 font, 2 cm margins.
• Supporting letters from University Supervisor and Head of Department.
• Applications in 4 copies should be sent to:
       ANZBMS
       Honorary Secretary
       145 Macquarie Street
       Sydney, NSW 2000

Application Form

Download the form
Download the application form as a PDF file (below), print it, fill it in and return it with the required documents (see "Applications should include" above):
Download the application form - PDF file: 70KB
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Further Information
Prof Geoff Nicholson, Chair ANZBMS Medical Affairs Committee on (03) 52 267 972 or gcn@unimelb.edu.au
Prof David Findlay, Chair ANZBMS Research Committee on (08) 8222 5621 or david.findlay@adelaide.edu.au

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