CENTRE FOR RESEARCH EXCELLENCE IN FOODS FOR FUTURE
AUSTRALIANS
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR
PhD SCHOLARSHIPS AND TOP-UP SCHOLARSHIPS
Objectives of scheme
The Centre of Research Excellence in Foods for Future Australians is a newly established
research centre (funded by NHMRC) which brings together researchers, clinicians and allied
health professionals with an interest in nutrition during pregnancy and infancy. Our team of
investigators includes basic scientists, dieticians, immunologists, and research clinicians
who work together to undertake world-class research in this area.
The vision of Centre of Research Excellence in Foods for Future Australians is to undertake
high quality basic, clinical and translational research to determine the best nutritional advice
for the health and future of young families.
We have a number of internationally competitive research programs currently underway
which span across a broad range of research areas from basic science to clinical and
translational research.
These research areas within the CRE include, but are not limited to:
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Pregnancy and Infant Nutrition
Nutritional requirements of preterm infants
Long term impact of perinatal nutritional exposures
Understanding the role of nutrition in normal growth and obesity
Studies of Consumer behaviour
Nutritional metabolomics
Nutritional Immunology
We are seeking candidates to undertake PhDs in all areas of our research program. We
welcome applications from graduates from a diverse range of academic disciplines, in
particular: nutrition and dietetics, nursing, biomedical sciences, medicine, economics and
commerce, population health and statistics. All successful applicants will work as part of a
multidisciplinary team.
Eligibility
Completion of Tertiary studies with a minimum Honours degree (or equivalent) in any of the
following fields: medical, allied health, science, commerce or economics.
Applicants for the Full Scholarships must be Australian citizens or have permanent resident
status with qualifications recognised in Australia.
Applicants for the Top-Up Scholarship must hold an external Scholarship and be undertaking
a project within the CRE
Duration of Award
Full-time Scholarships are awarded for a minimum of one year and a maximum of three
years, with the possibility of a six-month extension
Part-time Scholarships are awarded for a maximum of six years.
Benefits and conditions
Two types of scholarship are available:
1. External Scholarship Holder top-ups:
Students who successfully obtain Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA) or similar or
who are self-funded are eligible for a top-up of $5,000 pa. This is paid directly to the
student.
2. Students who are ineligible for traditional funding scholarships such as APA, or have
not come through a traditional honours program (i.e. students who have a
background in Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics or similar) but who have an excellent
academic record are eligible for a stipend of $25,000 pa. Part-time stipends are paid
pro-rata.
The stipend for full-time enrolment is provided tax-free under Section 23(z) of the Income
Tax Assessment Act. Part-time scholarships are taxable.
Additional Earnings
Scholars may undertake part time paid employment during their Scholarship in line with the
terms of their Administering Institution.
Reporting requirements and Scholarship obligations
As part of the funding agreement, Scholars are required to:
 Submit full progress report annually
 Apply for external support for funding travel and conference attendance
 Acknowledge CRE on all publications, technical papers and media
 Contribute service to one CRE committee (nominated by the Scholar)
 Attendance of at least 80% of monthly investigator teleconferences
 Attendance at annual meeting to present findings
 Inclusion of at least one CRE chief investigator on supervisory panel
Selection criteria and scoring metrics
Applications will be reviewed by the Independent Scientific Review Committee and assessed
on the following criteria:
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Academic Record
Research Experience
Publications/Track Record
Research Project
Alignment with CRE aims
Feasibility of project
Novelty of project
significance
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Supervisor/Institution
Referee Reports
Applicants are expected to speak with their proposed CRE supervisor prior to submitting the
application
Applicants may be requested to attend an interview with the Scientific Review Committee
How to apply
Supervisors
Applicants must arrange TWO supervisors with appropriate qualifications and demonstrated
experience in the proposed field of research.
Your supervisor should provide a project summary of not more than 1 A4 page to be
submitted with your application.
Application form
Complete section 1-4
Academic transcripts
Provide a certified copy of your academic transcript. Ensure it includes the description for
scores, marks or ratings achieved.
Referees
Applicants must provide the full names and addresses of at least TWO nominated referees.
Nominated referees must be external academic referees not connected with the proposed
research project.
CENTRE FOR RESEARCH EXCELLENCE IN FOODS FOR FUTURE
AUSTRALIANS
PhD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Return completed form to Renae Johnson renae.johnson@adelaide.edu.au
DUE DATE: 31 January 2013
SECTION 1 – APPLICATION DETAILS
Name
Enrolling Institution and
Department
Institution and
Department where
research is to be
conducted
Intended Supervisors
Short Title of Research
Project
Full Title of Research
Project
Proposed Submission
Date for Thesis
Have you applied for any other scholarships for next year or do you intend
to apply?
YES
NO
If yes, list details of degree and institution and attach supporting documentation:
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Please indicate the type of Scholarship you wish to apply for:
Full-scholarship
Full time
Part time
Top Up Scholarship (external scholarship holders only)
Please indicate the name of Scholarship currently held:
Australian Postgraduate Award
University of Adelaide Graduate Centre Scholarship
University of Adelaide Divisional Scholarship
Other, Specify ______________________________
SECTION 2 – PERSONAL DETAILS
Name
Home Address
Home Phone
Work Address
Work Contact Number
Email
Date of Birth
Citizenship – Are you an
Australian Citizen?
If No: of which country are
you a citizen?
Do you hold permanent
Australian residency
status?
Provide evidence of
residency
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
(Attach a certified copy or original of your academic transcripts)
Year Awarded
Qualification
Institution
POSTGRADUATE WORK EXPERIENCE
Date (From/To)
Position
Employer
PUBLICATIONS:
SECTION 3 – NOMINATED REFEREES
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Referee Name
Appointment(s)
Department
Institution
Address
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Email
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Referee Name
Appointment(s)
Department
Institution
Address
Contact Details
Email
SECTION 4 – SUPERVISORS
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Supervisor
Name
Appointment(s)
Department
Institution
Address
Contact Details
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Email
2.
Supervisor
Name
Appointment(s)
Department
Institution
Address
Contact Details
Email
CERTIFICATION BY APPLICANT
I certify that all details given in this application are correct, and agree to abide by the
conditions of the Postgraduate Health Research Scholarship Scheme. I have enclosed a
certified copy or original of my academic transcript.
Signature
Date: