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Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre PHD Scholarship - 2013

The Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre is an Australian‐based, international research centre that unites young people with researchers, practitioners and innovators from over 70 partner organisations, to explore the role of technology in young people’s lives, and see how those technologies can be used to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people. You can read more about Young and Well‐CRC at www.youngandwellcrc.org.au.

The Centre for Mental Health Research at The Australian National University is proud to offer a PhD scholarship as part of its involvement as an essential participant in the Young and Well-CRC.

PhD Scholarship
The potential topic of the scholarship is peer support and mental health.  The focus will be on using new technologies and social media to create pathways to care as part of the development of a Virtual Clinic for university students.

Individuals with experience of mental health services are encouraged to apply. The Centre for Mental Health Research is a leader in consumer mental health.

Eligibility and selection criteria
Candidates for the scholarship are expected to have a

1. Bachelors degree with first-class honours or high 2.1, or a Masters degree with a research component or equivalent academic and professional qualifications,
2. Demonstrated interest, knowledge and experience in youth mental health and wellbeing and/or in technology related to health or wellbeing,
3. Applicants must meet conditions for Admission to The Australian National University PhD program.

Applicants are advised that the project will be facilitated by residence in the ACT for most of the scholarship. International applicants are eligible but should see the terms of the award for information on fees and Visas.

Contact person:  Professor Kathleen Griffiths (kathy.griffiths@anu.edu.au) or Dr Lou Farrer (louise.farrer@anu.edu.au) in the first instance.

Application information: http://students.anu.edu.au/scholarships/gr/off/dom/anu-yaw-crc-phd-scholarship.php

Close of scholarship:  24th May 2013.

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Due date: 31st May 2013