Higher Degree by Research Travel Awards
The Higher Degree by Research Travel Awards for current students in Art, Architecture and Design have been initiated by an alumnus of the South Australian School of Art, Helen Stacey, who wishes to enrich the experience of higher degree by research (HDR) students by enabling them to undertake more extensive research within Australia and overseas.
Why apply?
As an HDR art, architecture and design student undertaking a major research project that relates to a specialisation or culture outside Australia or in remote parts of Australia, you may need financial support to enable you to extend your proposed field trips and research opportunities. The Higher Degree by Research Travel Awards can not only develop your research but broaden your personal and academic development.
About the awards
Two Art, Architecture and Design Higher Degree by Research Travel Awards will be offered in 2011 to HDR students enrolled in the School of Art, Architecture and Design:
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Art, Architecture and Design Higher Degree Research National Travel Award
This award, valued at $1,000, will be available to HDR students who wish to undertake research related to their thesis topic in a rural or remote area of Australia.
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Art, Architecture and Design Higher Degree Research International Travel Award
This award, valued at $1,500, will be available to HDR students who wish to undertake research related to their thesis topic in a geographical area outside Australia.
Selection criteria
Applications will be assessed against the following criteria.
The grant will be awarded to the applicant who, in the view of the selection panel, best demonstrates:
- the significance of their research topic
- how the proposed fieldwork will be relevant to their approved research topic and the significance of the contribution that it will make to it
- the potential for benefits from the proposed fieldwork,
for example:
- production of an article for submission to a refereed journal or refereed conference
- development of creative art works for exhibition at a nationally or internationally recognised venue
- curated exhibition at a nationally or internationally recognised venue
- local or other conference presentation
- contribution to honours or higher degree program; development of teaching resources
- potential benefits for the community or profession.
The grant may be shared among two or more applicants at the discretion of the selection panel. If, in the opinion of the selection panel, no applicant reaches a satisfactory standard no award will be made.
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for either award please complete the application form below and submit 5 copies to Hazel Ryder at the Art, Architecture and Design office.
Applications close COB 4 April 2012.
Please direct any queries to peta.martin@unisa.edu.au or phone 8302 9291.
- National Travel Award Application Form 2011.doc (RTF file)
- International Travel Award Application Form 2011.doc (RTF file)