Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PhD Scholarship – Ngarrngga Project

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• be an Australian citizen who identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; and,
• satisfy the School’s PhD entry requirements.

Full-time enrolment is a condition of the University of Melbourne RTP scholarship.

Desirable:

• have a study background in education and a minimum 2 years’ teaching experience.

We encourage you to contact us if you wish to discuss your eligibility or any other aspect of the scholarship.

Selection criteria

Applicants will be considered based on:

• A completed online application (including Curriculum Vitae and references). Applications online: https://prod.ss.unimelb.edu.au/student/SM/eApplications/eAppLogin.aspx?r=&f=%23UM.EAP.CI2LOGIN.WEB
• Applicants are asked to include a 2,000-3,000 word research project proposal aligned to the Project’s research agenda
• Faculty scholarship score and eligibility check
• Interview, for shortlisted applicants.

The Research opportunity:

• The PhD or DEd must fit within the research agenda of the Ngarrngga Project.
• The award will be offered to the student based on their ability to complete a research higher degree through a combination of academic study, research experience, professional experience and overall knowledge of the proposed area of study.

For Application, research project enquiries and support for applicants, please contact:
Associate Professor Melitta Hogarth  melitta.hogarth@unimelb.edu.au
Dr Michael Tynan  mtynan@unimelb.edu.au

Candidates will be advised of the outcome of their EOI by email as soon as possible.

More Information about this scholarship

The next phase of the project is to deliver teacher-ready curriculum plans and resources for educators nationally, appropriately customized for year level and against national, state and territory curriculum guidelines.  The project will be a vehicle for delivering long-term systemic change by inspiring future generations to be curious about Indigenous culture, and to embrace Indigenous Australians and the richness they contribute to Australia and our region.

The Project Research Agenda is broad and expansive involving, for example:

• developing a pedagogical framework that centres and privileges Indigenous knowledge and voices;
• understanding the barriers and challenges of classroom teachers in foregrounding Indigenous knowledge in their teaching and learning including system level barriers; and,
• trialing and evaluating of the curriculum plans and resources for educators.

The Melbourne School of Graduate Education, in partnership with the Indigenous Studies Unit and the Indigenous Knowledge Institute, is offering an eligible Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander graduate research student a Doctorate in Education (DEd) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) position with our Ngarrngga Project team.