ARC Future Fellowship PhD Scholarship - closed
Overview
Title
ARC Future Fellowship PhD Scholarship - closed
College
College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Opening date
21-10-2022
Closing date
28-11-2022
Scholarship value
$30,000 per annum.
Scholarship duration
3 years
Payment term
Paid Fortnightly
Level of Study
Higher Degrees Research
Description
We are seeking an outstanding candidate for a PhD scholarship connected to an ARC Future Fellowship project entitled: ‘Strategic Friendship: Anglo-German Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific Region’. The candidate will undertake research into imperial relations in Asia, Australasia or the Pacific region. Specifically, candidates should be interested in conducting research in a field broadly related to one or more of the following:
-The history of Anglo-German relations in Asia, Australasia or the Pacific region
-The effects of German imperialism on the peoples, states and environments of Asia, Australasia or the Pacific
-Relationships between the Germans and colonised peoples in Asia, Australasia or the Pacific
-The experiences of German colonists in British colonies or British colonists in German colonies
-The legacies of British and German imperialism in Asia, Australasia or the Pacific
Candidates who have the capability to research in a relevant Asian, European or Pacific language will be preferred.
The project will be undertaken in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Flinders University (Principal Supervisor Professor Matthew Fitzpatrick).
Eligibility
To be eligible for the award of this scholarship a student must:
•Be an Australian citizen; or New Zealand citizen; or have been granted permanent resident status; or be a non-Australian / NZ citizen / permanent resident who understands that international tuition fees may be payable during candidature.
•Meet PhD admission requirements including: have an Australian Honours degree Class 1 or2A or equivalent qualification (at least AQF Level 8), including a research component of at least 6months’ full-time study achieving Distinction (75%) OR including evidence of equivalent research experience, such as a substantial first-author refereed publication or track record as an investigator on a competitive grant; and
• Be available to commence as a full-time PhD student at Flinders University in semester 1, 2023
Application Information
The applications for HDR admission and the scholarship will be separate processes; applications for admission to candidature are submitted electronically (link below).
Admission to HDR
Those who apply for the scholarship opportunity that have not already applied for admission to a relevant HDR must also apply. Instructions on how to apply for admission can be found here: https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/apply/apply-research-degree/how-to-apply
By lodging this separate application, applicants acknowledge:
-The ‘Supervisor confirmation’ must refer to the application for this scholarship
-The application for PhD admission will only be assessed where:
-The applicant is successful in being awarded the scholarship
Application for scholarship
Prior to submitting applications, prospective applicants are advised to contact the Project lead, Professor Matthew Fitzpatrick via email (matthew.fitzpatrick@flinders.edu.au) to discuss your interest and eligibility in the opportunity. After this contact you may be invited to apply.
You may need to fill in the below application form, provide a copy of your CV together with a covering letter outlining your relevant qualifications, experience, research experience and reasons for applying for the scholarship or any other supporting documents deemed necessary.
Once applications have been considered by the project team, the successful awardee will be notified.
