Cognitive Impairments in Dementia - PhD Top-Up Scholarship

Neuropsychological correlates of hallucinations and delusions

Project description

One top-up PhD studentship is available on a competitive basis to a suitable candidate for research into the cognitive impairments underlying symptoms of dementia.

Psychiatric symptoms (such as delusions and hallucinations) occur in a large proportion of the ageing population, and often cause a reduction in quality in life in affected individuals. However, there is limited research regarding the neuropsychological deficits associated with these symptoms and the aim of the study will be to advance scientific knowledge in this area.

Details

The successful applicant will be enrolled through the School of Psychology or the School of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, at the University of Western Australia. The research will be conducted as part of the North-Metropolitan Area Health Service-Older Adult Mental Health Program. 

Supervisors will include Drs Flavie Waters and Romola Bucks (UWA), and Dr Helen McGowan (North-Metropolitan Older Adult Mental Health).

The project would be suitable for a candidate enrolled in a PhD, or a joint PhD/Masters degree starting 2010.

Value & duration

We will be offering one top-up PhD studentship of $10,000 per annum to a PhD candidate who has obtained an Australian or University Postgraduate Awards or equivalent.

Top-up studentships will run for a maximum period of three years. 

Eligibility

To be eligible, the applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

Essential academic qualification includes an undergraduate degree with Honours in psychology or biological/health sciences or a related discipline.

Applicants must also meet standard eligibility criteria for entry to a postgraduate research degree.

Application

Applicants (Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents) should apply online in conjunction with the Australian Postgraduate Award application round, for commencement in semester 1, 2010. Please visit the following website for the APA online application form via iAthena: http://www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/home/postgrad/general/australian_post

Interested candidates must also contact and send their CV:

Dr Flavie Waters
Centre for Clinical Research in Neuropsychiatry
Tel: 9347 6650
Flavie.Waters@health.wa.gov.au 

Closing Date

30 October 2009