[Commpsych] FW: Cancer and Fertility PhD Scholarships

[Lauren Breen]

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Lauren
 
Dr Lauren Breen
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From: Jane Ussher [mailto:J.Ussher at uws.edu.au]
Sent: Thu 10/6/2011 6:53 AM
To: ischp at lists.massey.ac.nz
Subject: Cancer and Fertility PhD Scholarships



 

 

School of Medicine, University of Western Sydney

Cancer and Fertility PhD Research Scholarship (x2)

 

Applications are invited from two highly motivated graduates seeking to undertake doctoral projects as part of an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage project "The construction and experience of fertility in the context of cancer: patient, partner and health professional perspectives". This project is a collaboration between the UWS Health Services and Outcomes (HSO) Research Group and the Cancer Council New South Wales, National Breast Cancer Foundation, CanTeen, Westmead Hospital, Nepean Hospital, and Family Planning NSW. 

 

About the Project 

The aims of the project are to investigate the construction and experience of fertility post-cancer for people with cancer and their partners, using a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods; identify pathways that influence ability to negotiate fertility concerns post-cancer; examine the constructs underpinning the perspectives of professional stakeholders; and to develop a psycho-educational information package, which will be evaluated from the perspective of people with cancer and their partners, as well as health professionals. One of the PhD students will focus on the constructions and experiences of individuals with breast cancer, and the other will examine health professional perspectives, and the effectiveness of the intervention. Individuals with an interest in Critical Health Psychology are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Criteria 

The successful applicant should: 

·          hold a Bachelor Honours degree (Class 1 or 2.1) or research Master degree in a psychology or related field and/or equivalent 

 

qualifications and experience; 

·         be highly motivated to undertake research; 

·         possess excellent communication and writing skills; and 

·         have strong analytical skills. 

 

What does the scholarship provide? 

· Tax free stipend of $32,651 per annum and a funded place in the doctoral degree. 

· Funding may also available for project costs 

 

Need more information? 

· Contact Professor Jane Ussher to discuss the project: j.ussher at uws.edu.au or 02 9772 6720 

· Contact the Research Training, Policy and Programs Officer to discuss enrolment and scholarships: Ms Sandra Lawrence: sg.lawrence at uws.edu.au 

· For further information about the research being conducted in the School of Medicine at http://www.uws.edu.au/medicine/som/research 

 

How to apply 

· Submit an application form, research proposal and CV by the closing date. Details of what to include in your research proposal can be found at http://www.uws.edu.au/research/future_research_students/apply#Requirements 

The application form can be downloaded from the web: www.uws.edu.au/research/scholarships 

 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 14 November 2011

 

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