University of Melbourne French Trust Fund
This scholarship is intended to assist doctoral students and post-doctoral research alumni whose projects require research fieldwork trips for French Studies research in France or other French-speaking countries.
Applications open
23 May 2022
Applications closed
4 Jul 2022
Application type
Application required
How to apply
Benefit type
Single payment
Full benefit details
Citizenship requirements
Australian / domestic student
International student
Total value
up to $8,000
Applicable study areas
Language, literature and cultural studies
Number of scholarships awarded
At least 1
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"The impact of this scholarship on my research career will extend well beyond this single project. This visit to France will allow me to strengthen existing ties with French scholars and develop new contacts, fostering opportunities for international collaboration with the University of Melbourne."
- Daniel Russo-Batterham
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Eligibility & selection criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- be a graduate research student with a confirmed candidature, or be a post-doctoral research alumni (whom has completed a doctorate within the past 3 years) at University of Melbourne; and
- have a project which requires research fieldwork trips.
Post-doctoral research alumni should have a significant current academic connection with the University of Melbourne.
Selection criteria
Scholarships will be awarded to the applicants who make the most compelling case for the use of scholarship funds in a research project or research exchange program.
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Application process
Students will need to complete an online application including:
- an itinerary for proposed travel, including a list of formal contacts/arrangements that have been established or are being established;
- a statement as to how the proposed travel will add value to your research including proposed planned activities that will be undertaken through the project;
- budget details;
- two academic references; and,
- current academic record or transcript.
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When will I know the outcome?
Applicants will be advised of the outcome via email within 8-10 weeks after the closing date.
What are the benefits?
Up to $8,000. Several awards will be offered from this amount.
Recipients are required to:
- accept award online within 21 days;
- submit a final report on the work carried out with the assistance of the grant; and,
- complete the research trip within the year of the award.
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