PhD Projects & Scholarships
Six novel category 1 PhD scholarship programs available
Whether you are a student in health sciences (physiotherapy, ocupational therapy, speech therapy, nutrition), medicine, engineering, neuroscience, psychology, or biomedical sciences, we have a variety of fascinating projects that students like you can take part in.
Our current projects include:
Cerebral Palsy Synergy Program (NHMRC): Very early biomarkers and Early Detection of Cerebral Palsy (ePINO: Early Prediction of Neurodevelopmental Outcomes)
3 PhD Scholarships available in early clinical biomarkers, neuroimaging, EEG, genomics for medical allied health and neuroscience
School Readiness outcomes of early neuroprotection/ neurorehabilitation for children at high risk of Cerebral Palsy (MRFF)
4 PhD Programs in Psychology, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy
LEAP-CP: Learning through Everyday Activities with Parents study (NHMRC): Peer delivered early detection and intervention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants at high risk of cerebral palsy and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in Australia (Queensland and Northern Territory).
- 1 PhD scholarship available in the LEAP indigenous Early Support program
ACTIVE STRIDES (NHMRC): Intensive rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy to improve gross motor function, habitual physical activity and participation in physically active leisure
- 1 PhD scholarship available in the Active strides RCT program
Please email auscpnetwork@uq.edu.au for more information about the projects and scholarships available.
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