SASVRC has strong links with all the Universities in the Brisbane area, especially with the University of Queensland, and is one of the few research Centres in Australia that is devoted to the study of viruses. The Centre has excellent accommodation on the Royal Children's Hospital/Royal Brisbane Hospital campus at Herston, and is administered by the Royal Children's Hospital. The Centre welcomes applications and enquiries from postgraduate students to participate in molecular biology research within the following areas:-

Virus receptors, virus replication, viral RNA transcription, pathogenesis of viral diseases, virus immunology, new viral vaccines, design of novel antiviral agents, gene therapy, and development of novel diagnostic assays. The projects involve a range of viruses of medical importance. The Centre offers the most comprehensive range of virus research available in Australia.
A number of competitive awards offered by the University of Queensland, National Health & Medical Research Council, Australian Postgraduate Research Awards and the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation may be held in SASVRC.
From time to time, it may be possible to fund scholarships from other sources. The University Scholarships Office, newspapers, and noticeboards provide details of other scholarships.
Further details of specific projects and support facilities are available from laboratory supervisors listed in the Centre's Annual Report or elsewhere on this webpage. General enquiries should be made to:

The Director, Assoc. Professor N. Davis-Poynter Ph: 3636 8138 or 3636 8716

SASVRC HONOURS STUDENTSHIPS (2)

Honours scholarships are valued at $5,000 pa and are awarded on a competitive basis to CMVC students at SASVRC.

There is a range of Honours projects on offer and new projects are continually arising. You are advised to select your broad area of interest and contact the relevant individual Unit Heads for up-to-date project information.

The normal procedure is to decide upon a project in discussion with a Unit Head, who makes the final decision based upon this discussion(s), as to whether you can be accepted into his group to undertake Honours. Should you then wish to apply for a scholarship, you must send 2 copies of your academic transcript, a brief letter outlining any relevant scientific experience you may have, awards given, etc, and the names and full contact details of 2 academic referees to:-

Ms Lesley Arnicar
Administration Officer,
SASVRC,
Royal Children's Hospital, Herston Q 4029.