Degree type
PhD
Closing date
1 February 2025
Campus
Hobart
Citizenship requirement
Domestic / International
About the research project
Parkinson's Disease (PD) effects over 200,000 Australians, with approximately 10-20% of people diagnosed under 50 years of age. Mobility impairments are a major cause of disability and loss of quality of life. Mobility includes activities from bed transfers, to walking and running.
People with Parkinsons want to continue with active social, employment, sport and leisure activities. However, most mobility assessment tools are designed to measure transfers and walking. Therefore, assessment and treatments may not be sufficiently tailored to a person's high-level mobility activities and goals.
The broad aims of this PhD project are to 1) describe the experiences and symptoms of running and high-level mobility in Parkinsons and 2) design and validate a multifaceted high-level mobility Parkinsons outcome tool for the clinic.
This project would ideally suit a medical or allied health professional with an interest in neurological conditions.
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Funding
Applicants will be considered for a Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship or Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS) which, if successful, provides:
- a living allowance stipend of $33,511 per annum (2025 rate, indexed annually) for 3.5 years
- a relocation allowance of up to $2,000
- a tuition fees offset covering the cost of tuition fees for up to four years (domestic applicants only)
If successful, international applicants will receive a University of Tasmania Fees Offset for up to four years.
As part of the application process you may indicate if you do not wish to be considered for scholarship funding.
Other funding opportunities and fees
For further information regarding other scholarships on offer, and the various fees of undertaking a research degree, please visit Scholarships and fees.
Eligibility
Applicants should review the Higher Degree by Research minimum entry requirements.
Additional eligibility criteria specific to this project/scholarship:
- Applicants must be able to undertake the project on-campus
Selection Criteria
The project is competitively assessed and awarded. Selection is based on academic merit and suitability to the project as determined by the College.
Additional essential selection criteria specific to this project:
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team
- Demonstrated ability to write reports, thesis, and/or academic papers
Additional desirable selection criteria specific to this project:
- Allied health background
- Understanding of human movement and/or neuroscience
- Domestic student
Application process
- Select your project, and check that you meet the eligibility and selection criteria, including citizenship;
- Contact A/Prof Michele Callisaya to discuss your suitability and the project's requirements; and
- In your application:
- Copy and paste the title of the project from this advertisement into your application. If you don’t correctly do this your application may be rejected.
- Submit a signed supervisory support form, a CV including contact details of 2 referees and your project research proposal.
- Apply prior to 1 February 2025.
Full details of the application process can be found under the 'How to apply' section at Research degrees.
Following the closing date applications will be assessed within the College. Applicants should expect to receive notification of the outcome by email by the advertised outcome date.
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