My colleague, Prof Gill Rhodes, at University of Western Australia is offering a PhD scholarship in Person Perception and its Disorders (including autism). International students are eligible to apply. See details below:
The Research
- We aim to understand the mechanisms (perceptual, cognitive, neural, evolutionary) underlying face recognition and other person perception skills.
- A major focus is on how person perception skills emerge during typical development and in children with autism spectrum disorders. A long-term goal is to develop interventions to enhance person perception, and ultimately, social functioning and quality of life in individuals with person perception difficulties.
- The research will be conducted in the facelab at UWA’s School of Psychology.
Scholarship Value and Eligibility
- The scholarship provides a living allowance, valued $26,360 pa, for a maximum of 4 years.
- Candidates must meet eligibility criteria for entry to a postgraduate research degree and have an
outstanding undergraduate record with an Honours degree in Psychology or a related discipline. - Candidates must apply for and be awarded a Scholarship for International Research Fees (SIRF).
- Applications open 24 Jan, 2011 and 4 March, 2011.
Application Process
- Apply online in conjunction with the SIRF application round for commencement in Semester 1 2011: http://www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/home/postgrad/international
- PRIOR TO APPLYING candidates MUST send a CV and one page statement of research experience and interests to Professor Gill Rhodes
- Closing date: March 2011