Miranda Jane Hughes Scholarship

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• be enrolled in the Faculty of Arts;
• be undertaking research in the humanities in historical, philosophical or cultural studies of the body, health or science; and,
• be enrolled in a research higher degree in the above or cognate areas of research.

Selection criteria

Applicants will be ranked in descending order of priority (i.e. the highest preference must be satisfied before the next preference can be considered), preference will be given to:

• students undertaking research in the humanities in historical, philosophical or cultural studies of the body, health or science;
• students enrolled in a research higher degree in the above or cognate areas of research; and,
• female identifying students.

Eligible applicants will also be assessed on their statement of 500 words, on the relevance and importance of the proposed activities to their graduate studies, and how the value the award will add to their successful progress in the degree.

In order of priority, grants will support: essential field work and research trips internationally or within Australia; the presentation of a paper at a research conference; research master classes or specialist advanced training, internationally or within Australia; or publishing initiatives and other dissemination activities and projects aimed at enhancing students’ scholarly abilities and capacity to contribute to their field.

Submit an online application including:

• a statement of 500 words on the relevance and importance of the proposed activities to your graduate studies and value the award will add to the successful progress in your degree;
• details of planned expenditure of the scholarship;
• a letter of support provided by your supervisor; and,
• a statement of academic results.

Applicants will be advised of the outcome via email.

Professor Julie McLeod and Dr Cherry Collins

This scholarship was donated by Professor Julie McLeod and Dr Cherry Collins in honour of Miranda Jane Hughes. Miranda was born and raised in Geelong, where she attended Geelong Grammar School. She undertook a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) at The University of Melbourne and was a resident of Ormond College. Miranda commenced a PhD in the History and Philosophy of Science and worked for many years at Deakin University in a variety of research fellow and research officer roles. She maintained a rich intellectual and social life, a compelling sense of humour and an affection for the University of Melbourne and her time here as a student.