Robert Whitwell, Western University

Research

eye movements functional magnetic resonance imaging grasp points kinematics medial axis transform object shape constancy object shape discrimination reaching and grasping

Latest funding

Shape constancy in action and perception
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$78,000
Shape constancy in action and perception
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$12,500

All 2 grants and awards

Shape constancy in action and perception

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Whitwell, Robert

Keywords: visuomotor system; reaching and grasping; grasp points; eye movements; object shape constancy; object shape discrimination; medial axis transform; kinematics; transcranial magnetic stimulation; functional magnetic resonance imaging

$78,000

Shape constancy in action and perception

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Whitwell, Robert

$12,500

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: eye movements Dear Professor Whitwell, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on eye movements connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Shape constancy in action and perception" (2022), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]