Masterclass in Ageing for Emerging Researchers

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
for the
Emerging Researchers in Ageing
2008 Masterclass
27th and 28th March 2008,
University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus

The ARC/NHMRC Research Network in Ageing Well is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2008 Emerging Researchers in Ageing Masterclass. The Masterclass will be held at the University of Queensland St Lucia Campus on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th March, 2008, and confirmed PhD students whose research is in the field of ageing are invited to apply.

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.

The program is designed to maximise PhD students’ opportunities to increase their research knowledge and skills, to develop greater understanding of the career pathways available in ageing research post-PhD (and provide useful information about how to access those career pathways), and to network with other emerging and established
researchers in the field.

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.

To submit your application for this important event, please complete the form available online. Contact Linda Peach with any queries – L.Peach@uq.edu.au or 07 3365 4548.

Deadline for applications: Friday 18th January 2008.