ARC Linkage PhD Scholarship – Research on Social Inclusion

An APAI scholarship is available for full-time PhD study in the field of Psychology and /or Economics at the University of Melbourne.

The scholarship is offered through an ARC linkage grant “Improving Employment Outcomes in Early Psychosis: Social and Economic Benefits of Early Intervention”.

The project aims to examine the employment, economic and social outcomes of an employment intervention for people with first-episode psychosis using a randomised controlled trial in which individual supported employment is compared to usual vocational placement. The research involves cross-disciplinary collaboration between Psychology and Economics researchers. The scholarship holder's research will centre on issues of social inclusion for individuals with mental illness. The research can be approached from a Psychology or Economics perspective. A multi-disciplinary approach is particularly welcome.

The scholarship offers an annual stipend of $26,140 for 3 years commencing either Semester 2, 2008 or Semester 1, 2009.

Requirements:

• The applicant should be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen.
• Applicants should have an appropriate Honours 1 or 2A (or equivalent) undergraduate degree and with prior training in either Psychology or Economics.
• The application should include a CV, academic transcript, and names and addresses of three referees.

For further information:

Contact Professor Henry Jackson (Department of Psychology), Professor Jeff Borland (Department of Economics), or Dr Yi-Ping Tseng (Melbourne Institute).

Applications should be sent to Dr Yi-Ping Tseng at the Melbourne Institute:

Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research
Level 7, Alan Gilbert Building, 161 Barry Street
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010 Australia

or by email to y.tseng@unimelb.edu.au

Applications must be received by July 11, 2008.