The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development: CoEDL PhD Scholarship- Speech and Language &...

The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development: CoEDL PhD Scholarship- Speech and Language &... University of Western Sydney, Graduate Research School The MARCS Institute studies the scientific bases of human communication. Situated on four campuses, MARCS research on brain, behaviour and development encompasses such areas as how we learn language and handle foreign accents, how to program robots for human interaction, how we can enhance communication with infants, those with hearing impairments, and the elderly, and how music and dance communicate universally. We apply our work to advanced technology, biomedical engineering, and improving physical and mental health by designing electronics inspired by neural systems, building better biomedical devices, analysing heightened performance in the creative arts, and addressing impaired performance in developmental delay and sensory deficit.MARCS invites applications from highly motivated graduates seeking to undertake a PhD to work with Associate Professor Caroline Jones and Dr Jennifer MacRitchie on a project related to the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Dynamics of Language of which Western Sydney University is a member. The aim of the project is to develop and evaluate approaches to teaching Indigenous languages using music and digital technology.Potential applicants should contact Associate Professor Caroline Jones (caroline.jones@westernsydney.edu.au) and Dr Jennifer MacRitchie (j.macritchie@westernsydney.edu.au) to discuss their interests and to ensure their research proposal is relevant to the project.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.Additional funding to support training and equipment purchases.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 $26,288 per annum for up to 3 years, and a funded place in the doctoral program.Additional stipend of $6,000 per annum may be awarded to outstanding students.International Students receive:Tax free stipend of up to $26,288 per annum for up to 3 years. Additional stipend of $6,000 per annum may be awarded to outstanding students.Outstanding students may be awarded a Tuition Fee Waiver valued at approximately $24,000 per annum for up to 3 years.Up to $3,267 towards the cost of an Overseas Student Health Care Policy.Essential CriteriaApplicants should hold an Australian First Class Bachelor Honours degree, OR equivalent qualifications and/or research experience (including research publications) in a field such as linguistics or languages education.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.Next steps:For information about the application process, contact MARCS Institute Executive Officer Craig Purcell: c.purcell@westernsydney.edu.au or The Graduate Research School Scholarships Officer to discuss enrolment and scholarships: grs.scholarships@westernsydney.edu.au; +61 2 4736 0966Please visit the MARCS website for more informationHow to applySubmit a scholarship application form, CV, and all other relevant supporting documentation to the Graduate Research School (grs.scholarships@westernsydney.edu.au) before the closing date.Applicants should ensure that all relevant documents are certified according to Western Sydney University requirements. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The application form can be downloaded from the Graduate Research School's Project Scholarships Page. If you have any queries regarding the application process or enrolment, please contact the Graduate Research School: grs.scholarships@westernsydney.edu.auView this listing on the PhDSeek.com website at http://www.phdseek.com/phds/1333, « Back to latest PhD listings Applications for this PhD have now http://www.ischolarshipgrants.com/by-degree/phd-scholarships/the-marcs-institute-for-brain-behaviour-and-development-coedl-phd-scholarship-speech-and-language-music-cognition-and-action-20160305/,