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Benefits and Mechanisms of Adaptation for Essential Tremor Patients Performing Resistance Training
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a Honours or Masters degree in health, exercise or sport science, physiotherapy, neuroscience or similar areas of study to undertake a 3-year PhD scholarship valued at up to $AUS30,000 per year within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine at Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia. Some experience with essential tremor (ET) patients or other movement disorders would be advantageous but not essential. The intended project seeks to improve the health and quality of life of individuals with essential tremor via the use of resistance training. Specifically, this PhD aims to extend our recently published preliminary work on the benefits of resistance training for individuals with essential tremor, and identify the CNS mechanisms associated with resistance training that may cause improvements in movement control. This study will be the first to examine the effects of RT on ET patients by combining real-world assessments of manual dexterity with detailed assessments of neuromotor function.
Supervisor Team: Associate Professor Justin Keogh, Bond University, Australia and Dr Justin Kavanagh, Griffith University, Australia
Applications are welcome from applicants both within Australia and from overseas. Additional information regarding the level of scholarship funding and duration and application process can be found below entitled "Application Details". If you wish to apply, please initially contact the primary supervisor Associate Professor Justin Keogh on jkeogh@bond.edu.au or 617 5595 4487 to express your interest. You will also be required to contact the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine Research Coordinator Ainsley Oberg at aoberg@bond.edu.au to ensure eligibility.
All applications must be submitted to Ainsley Oberg at aoberg@bond.edu.au by 25th May 2012 in order to be considered for these scholarships.
Application Details
The Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine has funds available to provide a number of Postgraduate Research Scholarships in 2012. These scholarships will provide financial support for postgraduate students with exceptional research potential who wish to study for a PhD or Masters by Research. The Faculty Postgraduate Scholarships will include:-
• A stipend of $30,000 in the first year to cover general living costs*
• A 100% tuition fee waiver for 3 years for a PhD or up to 2 years for a Masters by Research.
• Funding towards project costs/consumables.
• Financial support of up to $4,000 for conference attendance.
*A stipend of $30,000 to cover general living costs in the first year. During their first year students will be encouraged to apply for external scholarships. If successful students will receive a Faculty top-up stipend to supplement their external grant (ie. you will receive >$30,000 p.a.). If unsuccessful in their application for an external grant, students will continue to receive the Faculty stipend of $30,000 p.a. for the remaining two years. Students who do not apply for external funding will receive a stipend in line with the Government Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA, currently $23,728 p.a.) for their second and third year.
Students wishing to apply for a Scholarship and PhD/Masters enrolment should provide the necessary documents as indicated below. Applications should be submitted directly to the Faculty research coordinator Ainsley Oberg (aoberg@bond.edu.au) by 25th May 2012.
Application procedure
Before submitting an application for a Scholarship and enrolment for a PhD/Masters, candidates must seek contact with a potential supervisor. Examples of typical research projects reflecting interests of Faculty staff can be found at PROJECTS or new projects can be developed with the relevant member of STAFF.
Applications must include:
1) Covering letter indicating whether you are applying for a PhD or Masters enrolment.
2) Copies of University academic transcripts from all previous studies to date, including University grading scale.
3) A research project proposal which includes the title of the research project and a minimum 2-3 pages on the background literature, the proposed research methodology and a proposed timeline with progress milestones. The supervisor may provide the proposal or it may be written by the candidate following discussions with the supervisor.
4) A curriculum vitae or resume including personal contact details, education, background, training and work experience, research/technical expertise and any publications/examples of previous work
5) Two written references. The references should cover the candidate’s abilities, key personal attributes and capabilities.
6) International students previously instructed in a language other than English are required to provide certified translated and untranslated copies of transcripts and Certificate of Completion. Please note that an IELTS total 7.0 is required for entry to postgraduate studies in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine.
Justin Keogh PhD
Associate Professor, Exercise and Sports Science
Bond University Research Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine
Bond University
Robina, Qld, Australia 4229
617 5595 4487 (Work); 0468 324 047 (Mob); 617 5595 4480 (Fax)
keoghjustin (skype)
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a Honours or Masters degree in health, exercise or sport science, physiotherapy, neuroscience or similar areas of study to undertake a 3-year PhD scholarship valued at up to $AUS30,000 per year within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine at Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia. Some experience with essential tremor (ET) patients or other movement disorders would be advantageous but not essential. The intended project seeks to improve the health and quality of life of individuals with essential tremor via the use of resistance training. Specifically, this PhD aims to extend our recently published preliminary work on the benefits of resistance training for individuals with essential tremor, and identify the CNS mechanisms associated with resistance training that may cause improvements in movement control. This study will be the first to examine the effects of RT on ET patients by combining real-world assessments of manual dexterity with detailed assessments of neuromotor function.
Supervisor Team: Associate Professor Justin Keogh, Bond University, Australia and Dr Justin Kavanagh, Griffith University, Australia
Applications are welcome from applicants both within Australia and from overseas. Additional information regarding the level of scholarship funding and duration and application process can be found below entitled "Application Details". If you wish to apply, please initially contact the primary supervisor Associate Professor Justin Keogh on jkeogh@bond.edu.au or 617 5595 4487 to express your interest. You will also be required to contact the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine Research Coordinator Ainsley Oberg at aoberg@bond.edu.au to ensure eligibility.
All applications must be submitted to Ainsley Oberg at aoberg@bond.edu.au by 25th May 2012 in order to be considered for these scholarships.
Application Details
The Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine has funds available to provide a number of Postgraduate Research Scholarships in 2012. These scholarships will provide financial support for postgraduate students with exceptional research potential who wish to study for a PhD or Masters by Research. The Faculty Postgraduate Scholarships will include:-
• A stipend of $30,000 in the first year to cover general living costs*
• A 100% tuition fee waiver for 3 years for a PhD or up to 2 years for a Masters by Research.
• Funding towards project costs/consumables.
• Financial support of up to $4,000 for conference attendance.
*A stipend of $30,000 to cover general living costs in the first year. During their first year students will be encouraged to apply for external scholarships. If successful students will receive a Faculty top-up stipend to supplement their external grant (ie. you will receive >$30,000 p.a.). If unsuccessful in their application for an external grant, students will continue to receive the Faculty stipend of $30,000 p.a. for the remaining two years. Students who do not apply for external funding will receive a stipend in line with the Government Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA, currently $23,728 p.a.) for their second and third year.
Students wishing to apply for a Scholarship and PhD/Masters enrolment should provide the necessary documents as indicated below. Applications should be submitted directly to the Faculty research coordinator Ainsley Oberg (aoberg@bond.edu.au) by 25th May 2012.
Application procedure
Before submitting an application for a Scholarship and enrolment for a PhD/Masters, candidates must seek contact with a potential supervisor. Examples of typical research projects reflecting interests of Faculty staff can be found at PROJECTS or new projects can be developed with the relevant member of STAFF.
Applications must include:
1) Covering letter indicating whether you are applying for a PhD or Masters enrolment.
2) Copies of University academic transcripts from all previous studies to date, including University grading scale.
3) A research project proposal which includes the title of the research project and a minimum 2-3 pages on the background literature, the proposed research methodology and a proposed timeline with progress milestones. The supervisor may provide the proposal or it may be written by the candidate following discussions with the supervisor.
4) A curriculum vitae or resume including personal contact details, education, background, training and work experience, research/technical expertise and any publications/examples of previous work
5) Two written references. The references should cover the candidate’s abilities, key personal attributes and capabilities.
6) International students previously instructed in a language other than English are required to provide certified translated and untranslated copies of transcripts and Certificate of Completion. Please note that an IELTS total 7.0 is required for entry to postgraduate studies in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine.
Justin Keogh PhD
Associate Professor, Exercise and Sports Science
Bond University Research Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine
Bond University
Robina, Qld, Australia 4229
617 5595 4487 (Work); 0468 324 047 (Mob); 617 5595 4480 (Fax)
keoghjustin (skype)
