AUSTRALIA – SCHOLARSHIP 2010 IN AERIAL MOTION OF ATHLETES
Australian Postgraduate Research Award 2010 Scholarship (Industry) on Aerial Motion of Athletes in university of Sydney
About University:
University of Sydney students and researchers come from all over the world and all backgrounds to prepare for a life of challenge and change. We are unique among Australia’s leading universities in the breadth of disciplines we offer, providing wide opportunities for personal development and cross-disciplinary study that delivers unique insights and breakthroughs.
Detail:
This scholarship is funded by an ARC Linkage-Projects grant and will provide support for 3 years on a full-time basis for a research project leading to a PhD. The objective of the research project is to measure and model the aerial motion of platform and springboard divers and to develop optimal control to improve performance.
Eligibility:
Applicants should have completed an Honours 1 or 2A degree in mathematics or engineering. Experience/background in geometric mechanics, biomechanics, or motion control would be an advantage. Applicants must be Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens. International students can apply, but the scholarship does not cover any tuition fees payable by international students.
Amount awarded:
The scholarship stipend is $27,222 per annum (tax exempt). Please note that this scholarship is conditional on the University formalising an agreement with the NSW Institute of Sport.
Application guide:
For further information, contact Associate Professor Holger Dullin (E-mail: Holger.Dullin@Sydney.edu.au; Phone: 0293514083). Applications, including a curriculum vitae (include title and abstract of honours thesis), copy of an academic transcript, proof of citizenship or permanent residency, the names and contact details of at least two referees should be sent to Associate Professor Holger Dullin, School of Mathematical Sciences, The University of Sydney NSW 2006.
Closing date:
31 October 2010
Contact:
Phone: +61 2 9351 2222
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006
Australia
Source: http://www.usyd.edu.au/
