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CRITERIA FOR SELECTIONThe allocation of scholarships is a competitive process and eligible applicants will initially be ranked according toacademic merit using a metric endorsed by the UWS Research Studies Committee. A link to the full copy of themetric can be found on the web: http://www.uws.edu.au/research/scholarshipsOther key criteria for assessment will be:• The quality of the research proposal• The benefit of the proposed research to the discipline• An applicant’s research expertise and writing skills• An applicant’s approach to ethical issues• The proposed supervisor’s track record in higher degree supervision• Academic history and backgroundThe assessment of applicants will be undertaken by the UWS Research Studies Committee and a member of theUWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education.PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AWARDThe tenure for doctorates is usually three years, and for research masters two years. The tenure of the award will bereduced by any previous study undertaken toward the degree at any Institution.Scholarship recipients may be restricted in the amount of paid work they may undertake while receiving the award.Candidates wishing to undertake more than 8 hours paid employment per week must demonstrate that the paidemployment will not negatively impact on the satisfactory progression of their studies. Scholarship recipients maynot receive another, similar salary or scholarship to undertake their particular research project. Minor top-upallowances are allowed.Allowances:Scholarship recipients may be eligible to claim a relocation allowance if they are required to relocate in order totake up their award, and may be eligible to claim a thesis allowance after submission of the thesis.Part-time awards:Part-time awards are not exempt from income tax. Candidates wishing to study part-time should seek independentadvice about the relevant taxation implications.Stipend:These awards provide an indexed, tax-free stipend in 2011 of $32,860 per annum.CANDIDATURE SUPPORTSuccessful candidates who do not hold a formal research training qualification will undertake a Research Methodsunit during their candidature, unless such a unit was completed during prior studies.COMMENCEMENTSuccessful candidates will commence their study in Spring session 2011.2
University of Western SydneyApplication for Admission & Scholarship 2011Higher Degree ResearchOffice of Research ServicesLocked Bag 1797, Penrith NSW 2751YARRAMUNDI HIGHER DEGREE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPSAPPLICATIONS CLOSE 29 JULY 2011TYPE OR PRINT ALL ANSWERS CLEARLY1 – PERSONAL DETAILS UWS Student ID (if applicable)Title Given Names (underline preferred) SurnameAddress:Daytime Phone:Mobile Phone:Email Address:Date of Birth:2 – COURSE SELECTION DETAILSI wish to apply for: Admission and Scholarship Scholarship OnlyAttendance pattern: Full-time Part-timeAt course level: PhD EdD DCR DCA DMed MHonsIf successful your candidature will commence in the Spring Session 2011.3 – CITIZENSHIP AND AUSTRALIAN RESIDENCY STATUSAre you of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin?Yes No ► If no, you are ineligible to apply for these awards.Are you a citizen of either Australia or New Zealand?No Yes ► If yes, you must attach a CERTIFIED copy of your Birth/Citizenship Certificate or PassportDo you have permanent resident status in Australia?No Yes ►Date you arrivedin Australia / /Date permanentresident status granted / /Type ofvisa** You must attach a CERTIFIED copy of your Permanent Residency Visa* You must attach evidence of your Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritageRequired attachmentsAll applicants must attach certified proof of their residency status, eg. Certified copy of a visa, passport, birth certificateor citizenship papers. All applicants must demonstrate Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage. Referto Appendix 2 of the application form for further information.4 – PROPOSED/CURRENT RESEARCHYou must contact one or more academics to discuss the possibility of supervision before you submit your application.You may be allocated to another academic supervisor in your field, depending on the workload of your nominatedsupervisor(s).Required attachment: Prospective applicants must attach a brief research proposal. This document must providedetails of the area of proposed research and an outline of the proposed research methodology. Currently enrolledcandidates should attach a timeline for completion and details of progress. Although not compulsory, all applicantsmay also wish to attach a statement addressing the key criteria listed on page 2 of this application form.Who have you contacted to discuss your proposed research?Proposed Thesis Title:3
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