The University of Melbourne is inviting applications from applicants who are
planning to undertake their doctoral studies (PhD) as part of a program of
research investigating institutions in a high quality adaptive vocational
education sector at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education (MGSE).
The University of
Melbourne aims to assist international students who require financial
assistance with scholarships.
Established in 1853,
the University of Melbourne is a public-spirited institution that makes
distinctive contributions to society in research, learning, and teaching and
engagement. It is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the
world, with international rankings of world universities placing it as number 1
in Australia and number 33 in the world (Times Higher Education World
University Rankings 2015-2016).
Applicants must have
completed tertiary studies that are at least equivalent to a 4-year honors
degree at an Australian university with a minimum result of first class honors.
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Course
Level: Scholarship
is available to pursue doctoral programme.
Study
Subject:
Expressions of interest (EOI) are invited from suitable domestic and
international candidates planning to undertake their doctoral studies (PhD) as
part of a program of research investigating institutions in a high quality
adaptive vocational education sector at the Melbourne Graduate School of
Education (MGSE).
Scholarship
Award:
The successful applicant will receive a PhD scholarship (valued at $26,682 p.a.
in 2017) as a fortnightly living allowance for the duration of three years, a
relocation grant of $2,000 for students moving from outside Victoria, extensive
mentoring support, and will be part of an active research community working on
a growing and stimulating program of research.
Number of
Scholarships: Not
Known
Scholarship
can be taken in Australia
Eligibility: The following criteria must
be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:
- All
applicants need to satisfy the PhD – Education entry requirements. - Applicants
must have completed tertiary studies that are at least equivalent to a
4-year honours degree at an Australian university with a minimum result of
first class Honours. - Relevant
professional and research experience (including publications) will be
regarded positively. - All
scholarship offers will be made under the condition that applicants commit
to full-time study and commence their PhD studies at the University of
Melbourne in semester one, 2018 (between January – June 2018).
Nationality:
Domestic
and International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.
College
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirements: Applicants must have completed tertiary studies that are at least
equivalent to a 4-year honors degree at an Australian university with a minimum
result of first class Honours.
English Language
Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually
required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level
required by the University.
How to
Apply: Applicants
can apply via email.
- In the
first instance, interested applicants should check they meet the PhD
– Education entry requirements. - Please
email to at mgse-research-at-unimelb.edu.au by 22 September
2017. - a cover
letter - completed
EOI form - Curriculum
Vitae (2 A4 pages maximum) - A brief
research proposal (1-2 pages long). Please outline preliminary ideas for
your research project, eg key research questions, methodologies, and
relevant conceptual and theoretical approaches. Please also address how
you envisage your project fitting into the specific research program e.g.,
key research questions, methodologies/approaches. - copy of
academic transcripts - copy of
Masters or honors thesis examiners’ reports (if applicable)
Application
Deadline:
Scholarship application deadline is September 22, 2017.
