University of Melbourne French Trust Fund
This scholarship, worth approximately $7,500, 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
10 Feb 2020
Applications closed
13 Apr 2020
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 $7,500
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 need to:
- 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
- have a project which requires research fieldwork trips
- post-doctoral research alumni should have a significant current academic connection with the University.
Selection criteria
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
- Complete the research trip within the year of the award.
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Application process
Students will need to complete an online application including:
- budget details
- proposed planned activities that will be undertaken through the project
- a statement as to how the proposed travel will add value to your research
- an itinerary for proposed travel, including a list of formal contacts/arrangements that have been established or are being established
- current Academic Record/transcript
- two academic references.
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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?
Approximately $7,500. Several awards will be offered from this amount.
COVID-19 UPDATE
The Faculty of Arts will continue the application and awarding process for scholarships in 2020. Travel scholarship recipients will be granted extended travel dates. Find out how the University is responding to the COVID-19 situation.
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