2012 ICS Postgraduate Research Scholarships in Cultural Studies, Australia

Scholarship Description:

2012 ICS Postgraduate Research Scholarships in Cultural Studies, Australia is open for . The scholarship allows level program(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .

Postgraduate Research Scholarships in the field of Cultural Studies for International and Domestic Students at The Institute for Culture and Society (ICS), University of Western Sydney, 2012 Australia

Study Subject(s):Study Subject is Cultural Studies
Course Level:Level of study is postgraduate research
Scholarship Provider: The Institute for Culture and Society (ICS)-The University of Western Sydney
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:
Good Bachelor Honours degree (Class 1 or 2.1), or equivalent qualifications and/or experience. Research or professional experience in a relevant field of humanities or social science.Candidates with backgrounds in cultural studies, sociology, anthropology, human geography, cultural history, media and communication studies, Asian studies and other disciplines are encouraged to apply. International applications are welcome

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: This scholarship is open for International and Domestic applicants students.

Scholarship Description: The Institute for Culture and Society (ICS) encourages theoretically-directed empirical research on the transformations in culture and society in the global era. The Institute is home to a number of internationally renowned scholars, contributing to the University of Western Sydney receiving the highest ranking for research quality – well above world standard – in Cultural Studies (Excellence in Research for Australia 2010).

Number of awards offered: Not known

Tenure of award:The tenure for doctorates is usually three years, and for research masters two years. The tenure of the award will be reduced by any previous study undertaken toward the degree at any Institution.

Value: Tax-free stipend of AUD33,728 per annum (with an increase for 2013) and a funded place in the doctoral degree.

Other Benefits: Not known

Selection criteria:The criteria for allocation of awards are primarily based on academic merit. Academic merit includes undergraduate performance, bachelor Honours awards, other postgraduate degrees, publications in refereed journals, and the presentation of conference papers. When assessing applicants, the selection panel may take into consideration other relevant experience. Please provide full bibliographic details of publications.

Notification: Not known

How to Apply: By Post and Electronically,Submit an application form, research proposal and CV by the closing date. The application form can be downloaded from the UWS Research Scholarships website or from the link below: University of Western Sydney Application for Admission & Scholarship 2012 Higher Degree Research.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 22 October 2012.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Degree Level:

2012 ICS Postgraduate Research Scholarships in Cultural Studies, Australia is available to undertake level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.