[game_edu] Computer Games Scholarships

[S. Gold]

Computer Games Scholarships
The University of the Sunshine Coast is seeking applications for two PhD
Research Scholarships in Computer Gaming commencing 2009

PhD project 1: Development of a computer game to teach environmental
management (cf SimCity). The game will integrate with existing climate
modelling systems to provide educational tools for schools through to
government. The PhD candidate will receive a stipend valued at $25,000 per
annum as part of the Smart Forest Alliance Queensland partnership. For more
information, download the Environmental Management Scholarship - Call for
Expressions of Interest (PDF 68KB).
Value: AU$25,000 per annum tax free. Relocation assistance is also
available.
Commencement: ASAP
Duration: Three years full-time

PhD project 2: Development of a computer game to teach safety awareness
skills and strategies to children to prevent them from becoming victims of
child sexual abuse. The computer game can include console, desktop, mobile
and multiplayer environments. The PhD candidate will receive a stipend
valued at $25,000 per annum as part of the Telstra Foundation / Queensland
Police Service / Daniel Morcombe Foundation project in partnership with
Education Queensland and the Department of Child Safety.  For more
information, download the Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Scholarship - Call
for Expressions of Interest (PDF 70KB).
Value: AU$25,000 per annum tax free. Relocation assistance is also available
Commencement: ASAP
Duration: Three years full-time

Application Form: To apply for either of the above scholarships, please
download the Computer Games PhD Scholarships application form (Word 380KB)

For more information, please contact Dr Christian Jones by email
cmjones at usc.edu.au or telephone +61 7 5459 4849 or mobile +61 0 4243 58195.

URL: 
http://www.usc.edu.au/Students/Future/FinancialAssistance/ScholarshipsBursar
iesPrizes/PostgraduateScholarshipsandBursaries/PostgraduateScholarshipsandBu
rsaries.htm


Dr Christian M. Jones,
MEng (Hons) PhD CEng MIET ILTM MBCS CITP
Faculty of Arts and Social Science,
University of the Sunshine Coast,
Maroochydore DC Queensland 4558
Australia
Phone: +61 7 5459 4849
Fax: +61 7 5430 2883
Mobile: 04243 58195
Email: cmjones at usc.edu.au
http://www.usc.edu.au/University/AcademicFaculties/Science/Staff/ChristianJo
nes.htm
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