NATSEM Top-Up for Australian Postgraduate Award Scholarship

NATSEM - University of Canberra

NATSEM is offering two Top-Up scholarships for students wishing to undertake a higher degree by research on a full-time basis at the Doctoral degree level with NATSEM at the University of Canberra, commencing in 2009. Successful applicants for this scholarship will focus their original research in advanced microsimulation modelling technique or microdata analysis with preference given to applicants whose research relates to one or more of NATSEM’s regional or health models.

This Top-Up scholarship is a fixed stipend of $5,000 per annum for a period of three years (with a possible six months extension subject to conditions).

To be eligible applicants must:
• be applying for or enrolled on a full-time basis in a Doctoral research program at the University of Canberra with NATSEM;
• hold a Bachelor’s Degree with First Class Honours, or a Master’s Degree or equivalent qualifications; and
• have been awarded an Australian Postgraduate Award for study at the University of Canberra.

For further information on this scholarship and information about how to apply please visit www.canberra.edu.au/research-students/scholarships/how-to-apply.

For information about NATSEM’s research program and regional and health models, please visit www.natsem.canberra.edu.au.

To discuss your research proposal contact Professor Ann Harding (Director, NATSEM) on (02) 6201 2780 or email ann.harding@natsem.canberra.edu.au

Closing date: 31 October 2008