Maurice de Rohan International Scholarship
The Maurice de Rohan International Scholarship will be awarded to an Australian citizen studying for a doctoral degree at the University of South Australia.
The scholarship is valued at up to $15,000 plus a travel grant of $2,500 to cover airfares for travel to the United Kingdom or United States of America.
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- About the scholarship
- Are you eligible?
- Funding and payment
- Selection
- Conditions
- How to apply and closing date
- Travel information
- Reporting requirements
- Enquiries
About the scholarship
The Maurice de Rohan International Scholarship aims to provide research degree students with an opportunity to gain an international perspective and improve their thesis through undertaking research, data collection or work with institutional or industry partners in the United Kingdom or United States of America.
Whilst overseas, the awardee will be expected to be a Maurice de Rohan International Scholar and Ambassador for UniSA and South Australia and build research relationships with academics at the UK institution.
The International Scholarship will provide funding towards:
- gaining industry or academic experience at institutions with which UniSA has a collaborative relationship
- overseas field trips for the purpose of data collection
- a stipend to assist with living expenses.
Travel to conferences to present a refereed conference paper may also be included.
Background to the scholarship and past awardees
Are you eligible?
The scholarship is only available to
Australian citizens who are
undertaking an research degree program at the University of South
Australia.
The applicant must be making satisfactory progress and:
- be currently enrolled at UniSA for a doctoral degree and normally be in his/her second or early third year of candidacy (or an equivalent period part-time), or be in the process of upgrading from a Masters by Research Degree to a doctoral degree
- ensure they has completed and had their research proposal accepted and have the appropriate ethics and/or safety clearances
- provide evidence of the manner in which the research and thesis will be enhanced by the visit overseas
- have clearly demonstrated the capacity for independent research
- have gained unqualified support from the Supervisor and Research Degree Coordinator for the proposed overseas visit
- provide confirmation from the overseas institution that arrangements have been finalised or are in the process of being finalised
- indicate how contact will be maintained with the Supervisor and the University whilst overseas, or through supervision at a partner UK or USA institution
- be likely to complete their degree within the required
timeframe.
Funding and payment
Applicants will need to provide a budget to indicate the cost of the travel and living expenses.
The total value of the Maurice de Rohan International Scholarship will be up to AUD$15,000 towards travel and living expenses for a maximum period of 4 to 6 months, plus a travel grant of AUD$2,500 to cover airfares to the UK or USA.
Payment will normally be paid in two portions in Australian dollars only:
- the travel grant of $2,500 and 50% of the scholarship budget upfront
- the remainder subject to satisfactory progress.
Selection
Selection will be based on:
- meeting eligibility criteria
- high academic achievement (publications, seminar and conference presentations)
- the content of the application and interview process
- the financial resources available to the applicant
- the supporting statement of the Supervisor and Research Degree Coordinator, and comments from the Dean: Research (or equivalent)
- the UK or USA institution where the candidate will be researching.
The successful applicants will be shortlisted for an interview. Applicants will need to demonstrate the
ability to be the Maurice de Rohan International Scholar and be an
ambassador for the University.
Conditions
- The University reserves the right not to award the scholarship.
- Normally the applicant is not precluded from holding other scholarships/grants.
- In any publications, acknowledgement of the Maurice de Rohan International Scholarship is to be made.
Travel arrangements will be made via the University's preferred travel provider.
research degree students cannot use the length of time spent overseas as a reason for either a scholarship or candidacy extension.
The decision of the Selection Panel is final and no correspondence
will be entered into.
How to apply and closing date
Applicants will need to gain the support of their Supervisor and Research Degree Coordinator, who can complete the required information using the Academic recommendation form.
Application form
- Application form - RTF (pc) and Word (Mac)
- Academic recommendation form - supervisors - RTF (pc) and Word (Mac)
Forward your hard copy application direct to the Research Degrees Officer: Australian Admissions and Scholarships, Graduate Research Centre, City West campus.
Applications open 1 January and close 11 May (ongoing).
Travel information
Successful applicants must arrange their own health and personal travel insurance and appropriate visas.
Insurance
Normally research degree students travelling on University approved business as
part of their degree are covered for Professional Indemnity, Public
Liability, Personal Accident and Travel. For clarification, please contact the University's
Insurance
and Risk Compliance Officer
Health
Students must ensure that they take account of health warnings
in the country of travel and arrange their own vaccinations.
Security
The successful applicant must:
- comply with the University's Travel Policies and Procedures
- ensure their own safety in the visiting country by reference to
the Australian Government's Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
travel advisories.
Reporting requirements
The Maurice de Rohan International Scholar must
provide a brief report describing the work undertaken to the Pro Vice
Chancellor and Vice President (International and Development) and (Research and
Innovation) on their return to UniSA, through the Dean of Graduate
Studies.
Enquiries
Email:
research_degrees@unisa.edu.au
Tel: +61 8 8302 5880
Image: Lisa Papatraianou, 2011 Maurice de Rohan International Scholarship winner