ARC PhD Scholarship Opportunity: The use of social marketing to improve asthma self-management 2009 – University of Wollongong

Scholarship Introduction:

The Centre for Health Initiatives at the University of Wollongong and the Asthma Foundation NSW are calling for applications for PhD scholarships. This project, funded by the Australian Research Council, seeks to implement and evaluate a novel approach to improving asthma self-management among older Australians. This project will apply evidence-based social marketing principles to the development of an asthma self-management education program, from formative through to evaluative stages. The successful applicant will have: First-class honours (or equivalent) in public health, marketing, psychology or a related field An understanding of social marketing principles, and some exposure to social marketing and/or health promotion in their previous studies An interest in asthma, and some exposure to chronic disease self-management and/or health behaviour change in their previous studies

Eligibility for Scholarship:

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent.

How to apply:

To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. You can download a PDF with more information about the scholarship here. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Application form for Scholarship:

file:///pdf/1249309090.pdf

Important Dates:

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from July 1, 2009.

Source:

http://www.jason.edu.au/scholarship/4382/