Funding Body:
University of Sydney
Title:
Postgraduate Scholarship on the Nature & Significance of T lymphocyte Reactivity Against Orbital Antigens in Graves Ophthalmopathy
Research Areas:
Health Sciences; Sciences & Engineering
Type
Postgraduate Research
Description:
A full-time PhD scholarship is available for a suitably qualified candidate with Honours degree in science or medical science to undertake research investigating the role of T cell immunity against thyroid and orbital antigens in the pathogenesis of thyroid associated ophthalmopathy.
Eligibility:
Applicants should have an Honours or Masters degree.
Applicants must be Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold current International Student Visa.
Amount awarded:
The scholarship is valued at $15,000 per annum (tax exempt), for one year in the first instance, with a further possible two year extension, subject to satisfactory progress.
Application guide:
Further information can be obtained from Professor Wall, Department of Academic Medicine, Nepean Hospital, Kingswood NSW 2747, (Phone: 4734 26130 Fax: 4734 2614 E-mail: jack.wall@sydney.edu.au).
Applications should be sent direct to Professor Jack Wall, Level 5 South Block, Nepean Hospital PO Box 63 Penrith NSW 2751 and should include a curriculum vitae, a copy of an academic transcript, and the names and contact details of at least two referees.
Closing date:
30 April 2015
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
http://agile2.ucc.usyd.edu.au/ro/opportunities/scholarships/1583