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Canterbury District Health Board Master’s Scholarships

Closing 15 October (at Scholarships Office) These scholarships were established in 2008 to support research at the University of Canterbury on key operational issues facing the Canterbury DHB. Four initial projects have been identified in relation to current needs within the Canterbury DHB, and master’s scholarships are available for the academic year commencing in February 2009.

The scholarship provides for a living allowance and grant for tuition fees (see Note below for the current value) for one year.

Prior to the payment of any emolument, scholars will be required to enter an intellectual property agreement with the University and/or the Canterbury DHB.

Eligibility
New Zealand citizen or permanent resident Enrolling for Master’s degree by thesis at the University of Canterbury on a research project undertaken in conjunction with the Canterbury DHB.

Value: NZ$15,000 for living and research-related costs Up to $5,000 for tuition fees
Regulations: Canterbury District Health Board Master’s Scholarships full regulations (PDF, 16KB)

Projects Available:

* InterRAI – Predicting significant time-to-event endpoints using the InterRAI tool
Health Sciences Centre
Associate Professor Ray Kirk
Project information – InterRAI (PDF, 107KB)
Application form (Word, 125KB)
* Simulation modelling
Details available soon
* Internal communications systems and effectiveness
Management/Organisational Communication
Associate Professor Colleen Mills
Donald Matheson
Project information – Communication (PDF, 119KB)
Application form (Word, 125KB)
* Forecasting daily patient demand – building additional statistical logic under the Cap Plan System
Details available soon

Contact:

+64 3 366 7001 ext 8976
scholarships@canterbury.ac.nz

Scholarships Office
Room, 308,
Level 3, Registry
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch

http://www.canterbury.ac.nz