Study at OTARC

We are committed to training the next generation of outstanding Autism scholars and clinicians.

We provide students with chances to develop and broaden their knowledge through engagement with other disciplines via:

  • the OTARC Seminar Series
  • hosting and attending conferences
  • hosting visiting international researchers
  • supporting student attendance at workshops/masterclasses.
INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

OTARC is training the next generation of outstanding Autism scientists.

Study at OTARC

STUDENT PLACEMENT POLICY

STUDENT PLACEMENT POLICY

OTARC researchers offer placements for undergraduate students from a range of backgrounds (psychology, public health, media studies).

Student placement policy

OTARC STUDENTS

OTARC STUDENTS

What topics do OTARC students study?

OTARC student projects

Recent student awards and PhD completions

PhD COMPLETED 2024

PhD COMPLETED 2024

Asmita Mudholkar

"Feeding difficulties in young children with a high likelihood of Autism"

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PhD COMPLETED 2024

PhD COMPLETED 2024

Georgia McKenzie

"Understanding Factors Influencing Participation in Community Gym Settings for Young Adults with Cerebral Palsy"

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PhD COMPLETED 2024

PhD COMPLETED 2024

Gemma Davy

”Participation and Quality of Life in Caregivers of School-Aged Autistic Children”

  • Nancy Millis Medal recipient - awarded to the authors of outstanding doctoral theses (top 5%)

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LAWRIE BARTAK BEST POSTER PRIZE

LAWRIE BARTAK BEST POSTER PRIZE

Dianne Blackwell (OTARC PhD candidate)

Australasian Society for Autism Research (ASfAR) conference, Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand, December 2023.

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MARGOT PRIOR BEST PAPER PRIZE

MARGOT PRIOR BEST PAPER PRIZE

Elly Greenwood (OTARC PhD candidate)

Australasian Society for Autism Research (ASfAR) conference, Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand, December 2023.

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BEST PITCH AWARD

BEST PITCH AWARD

Kelsey Philpott-Robinson

Perfecting your Pitch, La Trobe University RED Team, August 2023

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RECENT STUDENT PUBLICATIONS