Hansen Scholarship in History
This scholarship supports a full-time PhD candidature. A key feature of the scholarship is a mentoring program that provides valuable experience in tertiary teaching and the promotion of History to the community.
Application dates
Applications are currently closed
Application type
Application required
How to apply
Benefit type
Annual payment
Full benefit details
Citizenship requirements
Australian / domestic student
International student
Total value
up to $140,000
Applicable study areas
Historical, philosophical, political and social studies
Number of scholarships awarded
1
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"Learning and teaching history cultivates critical curiosity, humility and respectfulness. The Hansen Trust PhD Scholarship will allow me to continue and expand my work to promote and encourage history in Australia and Indonesia."
- Bronwyn Anne Beech Jones
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Eligibility & selection criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- meet the entry requirements for the full-time Doctor of Philosophy - Arts (DR-PHILART) at the University of Melbourne and have received the minimum result of first class honours in the qualifying degree;
- be enrolling in a full-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) for the following year via the separate Faculty of Arts PhD application process by the separate due date, 31 October, which requires applicants to develop a research proposal and nominate a proposed supervisor.
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Application process
Applicants are required to complete the online application form which includes:
- A 500-word statement outlining their views on the significance of History teaching and the role of History in our society;
- A copy of their research proposal; and,
- A copy of their academic records.
Applicants must also submit an online application for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) course by the closing date, 31 October.
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When will I know the outcome?
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview.
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About the donor
Hansen Trust
The History program at the University of Melbourne is at the forefront of teaching and research internationally.
The Hansen Trust has been established to support innovation and excellence in History at Melbourne and to provide students with an outstanding education: to open pathways into great careers and graduate opportunities; to underline the continuing relevance and importance of history; and to nurture and engage community passion for this important field of study.
What are the benefits?
$40,000 per year for the first 3 years of a full-time PhD candidature, and, with the approval of an extension, of up to 6 months paid at the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships (RTP) rate of that year. Recipients are entitled to the same benefits as the RTP, subject to the terms and conditions outlined here. A key feature of the scholarship is a mentoring program that provides valuable experience in tertiary teaching and the promotion of History to the community
ENQUIRIES
artsawards-info@unimelb.edu.au
Queries about your separate Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) application should be sent to arts-graduateenquiries@unimelb.edu.au
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