The MARCS Institute
PhD Scholarships—up to 5 scholarships available
The MARCS Institute is a vibrant interdisciplinary research institute of the University of Western Sydney (UWS) situated on the Bankstown, Campbelltown, Kingswood and Parramatta Campuses with members and collaborators from many disciplines: Medicine, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Linguistics, Psychology, Music, and Communication Arts. MARCS research focuses on the explanation and enhancement of human-human and human-machine communication. Using behavioural, neuroscience and computational approaches, we conduct pure and applied research on perceptual, cognitive, creative and social skills from infancy to adulthood, in real and virtual worlds, and within normal, heightened (e.g., performing arts) and impaired (e.g., developmental delay, sensory loss) contexts.
MARCS invites applications from highly motivated graduates seeking to undertake a PhD in one of the five research programs. At MARCS there is a broad range of expertise, facilities and equipment, which affords the development of exciting interdisciplinary projects. Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Program Leaders to discuss their interests and to ensure their research proposal is relevant to one or more research programs.
MARCS Research Programs and Leaders:
Bioelectronics and Neuroscience: Professor André van Schaik, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,
Human-Machine Interaction: Professor Simeon Simoff, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,
Multisensory Processing: Professor Chris Davis, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,
Music Cognition and Action: Professor Kate Stevens, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,
Speech and Language: Professor Denis Burnham, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,
Essential Criteria
Applicants should hold a First Class Honours degree, or equivalent qualifications and/or research experience (including research publications) in a field such as psychology, sensory neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, cognitive science and technology, cognitive robotics, linguistics, psycholinguistics, music, creative arts, human movement science, computer science, informational and communication technology, biomedical engineering or physics.
International applicants must also demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the English language. Please refer to the University's website for information about English Language Requirements.
What does a Scholarship at MARCS provide?
All students receive:
· Support for conference attendance (domestic and international), fieldwork and additional costs as appropriate.
· Access to the extensive range of MARCS specialised equipment, laboratory space and facilities.
· A rich environment of support and academic expertise via supervisory panels, seminars, colloquia, international and industry collaborations.
Domestic Students receive: · Tax free stipend of up to $34,653 per annum for up to 3 years and a funded place in the doctoral program. International Students receive:
· Tax free stipend of up to $34,653 per annum for up to 3 years. · Outstanding students have the opportunity to apply for a waiver of tuition fees valued at around $24,000 per annum for up to 3 years.
· Up to $2,600 towards the cost of an Overseas Student Health Care Policy.
The next step?
Please visit the people page and the research programs page on the MARCS website for more information about potential supervisors and projects. For information about the application process, contact MARCS Institute Executive Officer Sonya O'Shanna: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., +61 2 9772 6585 or Office of Research Services to discuss enrolment and scholarships: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; +61 2 4736 0966.
How to apply
Applicants should submit the application form (PDF, 160Kb), a 500 word research proposal and a CV by the closing date.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4 October 2013
