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APPLICATIONS are invited for scholarships in the John Curtin School of Medical Research. In general, applicants should have one of the following qualifications;—M.B.. 8.5.; M.Sc.; B.Sc. (Hons.) or their equivalent, but in the case of the Department of Biochemistry applicants will be expected to have had training in biochemistry and in chemistry. Scholars will normally enrol for a Ph.D. degree. The scholarships will be awarded in the first instance for two years, but may be renewed for a third year. The basic scholarship allow- , ance is £A925, but for scholars with appropriate medical qualifications it is £A1347. Married i scholars with children receive , additional allowances for de- , pendants. A grant will normally ■ be made towards travel costs. The fields of research in t which scholarships are offered. ■ and the senior invesigators in each field, are as follows: BIOCHEMISTRY: Professor A. H. Ennor, Dr. H. Rosenberg and Dr. J. F. Morrison—Biochemical studies on phosphorylated guanidines and r D-amino acids; kinetic c studies of metal-activated ) enzymes. i Dr. R. L. Blakley—Studies on the metabolic functions c of dihydro- and tetrahydrofolic acid in animals and f bacteria. Dr. W. H. Elliott—Metaf holism of amino acids and c protein synthesis. B Dr. D. Magrath—Chemistry i of phosphorylguanidines and a phosphoric esters of biologuical interest. EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY: Professor F. C. Courtice and Dr. Bede ? Morris —Lipid metabolism and atherosclerosis, functions of lymphatic system, disorders of cardiopulmonary functions. L Dr. G. B. Mackaness and Dr. S. Boyden—lmmunology. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY: Dr. F. P. Dwyer—Metal complexes as models of biolo- ’ gieal systems. Dr. A. M. Sargeson—Kir netics of substitution reacr tions in heavy metal com- . plexes. MEDICAL CHEMISTRY: Professor A. Albert —Heterocyclic chemistry, with ems phasis on comparative studies. Dr. D. J. Brown—Heteroai romatic chemistry, with special reference to pyrimi- • dines. ; Dr. D. D. Perrin—Physical I chemistry of metal binding, i Rapid reaction techniques and kinetic studies. Micro- , cryoscopy. Dr. E. Spinner—Ultraviolet Infrared and Raman Spectra. MICROBOLOGY: Professor F. J. Fenner—The genetics of vaccinia virus. Dr. S. Fazekas de St. Groth —The mechanism of virus--1 antibody interaction. Dr. H. J. F. Cairns—Mechanism of self-reproduction of macromolecules in animal and bacterial viruses. ’ Dr. A. Gottschalk—The l chemistry and biochemistry » of virus receptors. Dr. W. K. Joklik—Biochemistry of virus-infected cells. Dr. C. A. C. Mims —Pathogenesis of virus diseases. PHYSICAL BIOCHEMISTRY: • Professor A. G. Ogston—The 1 physical chemistry of con- • nective tissue. Dr. H. A. McKenzie—Studies i on the physical chemistry and denaturation of proteins, including milk proteins. , PHYSIOLOGY: Professor Sir John Eccles, Mr J. S. Coombs and Dr. R. M. Etcles—Biophysical studies on nerve cells. Synaptic and neuro-muscular transmission. Simplest nerve pathways in the spinal cord. Dr. D. R. Curtis and Dr. J. C. Watkins—Studies on pharmacology and chemistry of synaptic transmitter substances in the central nervous system. Dr. W V. Macfartane, Dr. I. . R. McDonald and Mr R. J- ; H. Morris—Water and electrolyte metabolism of tropical man and sheep. Estimation of steroid and pituitary hormones in blood and control of their secretion. Muscle-cell electrochemistry. Physical chemistry of connective tissue and proteins. SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES. Scholarships are also offered in the following fields in the School of General Studies:— BOTANY: Professor L. D. Pryor —Plant physiology (photosynthesis and growth substance). experienmtal taxonomy. ecology. CHEMISTRY: Professor A. N. Hambly—Molecular spectroscopy. X-ray crystallography. chemistry of natural organic products. protein synthesis reactions. ZOOLOGY: Professor J. D Smyth—lnvertebrate physiology. parasitology. freshwater biology. Application forms and further particulars are available from the University. Applications should reach the University by April 30 or October 31 in any year, although special consideration may be given to applications at other times. Scholarships may be taken up at any time after award, subject to agreement of the Head of Department concerned. D. K- R- HODGKIN. Registrar. Institute of Advanced Studies. Box 4. G.P O-, CANBERRA, ACT, AUSTRALIA. 3509