The ARC/NHMRC Research Network in Ageing Well is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2009 Emerging Researchers in Ageing Masterclass to be held at the University of Queensland on the 05^th and 06^th February 2009. Confirmed PhD candidates whose research is in the field of ageing are invited to apply for a place in the class. 

 

The two-day program will include sessions with leading academics in the field of ageing from Australia and overseas. Sessions will focus on practical and methodological considerations for PhD students conducting research into ageing, as well as career development options and pathways, how to fund your research, how to promote your research in the media and how to publish your research in the ageing literature. The second day will commence with a networking breakfast which will feature a panel discussion with senior policy makers and leading academics in the field. The Masterclass will culminate with presentations of collaborative projects to be developed by student groups across the two days. A prize will be awarded for the best presentation.

 

There will be no attendance fee for successful applicants, and those who live more than 100 kms from the University of Queensland will be provided with bursaries to cover the cost of flights (where applicable) and accommodation.

 

Deadline for applications: 15^th October 2008 (Wednesday)

 

 

Download a flyer [pdf 32 KB] of the event.

 

Register your application at http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB227X9TKABEW

 

 

For further enquiries, please contact Linda Peach on 07 3365 4548 or email L.Peach@uq.edu.au.