Grant

Hiller Italian Art History Award

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Not open yet

Applications open

12 Feb 2024

Applications close

25 Mar 2024

Benefit amount

Up to $15,000

Eligible study level

Graduate research

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Current study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

This scholarship provides support for an enrolled Doctor of Philosophy student travelling to Italy or another European country for the purpose of study or research related to their degree. Preference is given to students whose research is related to Italian Art History between 1250-1650.

Benefits

  • A one-off payment of up to $15,000.

Requirements

Successful applicants are required to:

  • accept the award online within 21 days; and,
  • provide a short report at the end of each calendar year for the duration of your enrolment and at the end of your PhD candidature.

Enquiries

For any further enquiries: artsawards-info@unimelb.edu.au.

Queries about your separate Doctor of Philosophy - Arts (DR-PHILART) application should be sent to arts-graduateenquiries@unimelb.edu.au.

Amount:

Up to $15,000

Duration:

One-off

Quantity:

Approximately 1

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this award, you must:

  • be enrolled in a PhD in the Faculty of Arts, with a preference given to students whose research is related to Italian Art History between 1250-1650; and,
  • be planning overseas travel to Italy or another European country to undertake research.

Selection criteria

  • the relevance of the overseas placement to their intended research;
  • the quality and feasibility of the proposed program of research;
  • academic merit; and,
  • the skills, experience and aptitude required to carry out the proposed project as evidenced by the application.

Study level:

Graduate research

Student type:

Domestic and international students

Study stage type:

Current study

Study area:

Arts, humanities and social sciences

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Application

How to apply

Applicants must complete the online application form including the following:

  • a 300-500 word statement describing how you would use this scholarship and how pursuing study and research overseas would positively impact your academic work;
  • an outline of the submitted thesis proposal;
  • current academic records; and,
  • a curriculum vitae stating relevant prior research.

When will I know the outcome?

Applicants will be advised of the outcome via email.

Submit an application

Status:

Not open yet

Applications open:

12 Feb 2024

Applications close:

25 Mar 2024

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