Monash University Melbourne Announces Museums Victoria PhD Research Scholarship for 2024

Last updated Dec 26, 2023

Monash University PhD Museums Victoria Scholarships 2024

Monash University News Alert for International Students seeking PhD research in Australia.

Monash University – Museums Victoria PhD Research Scholarship welcomes global applicants aspiring to pursue Ph.D. research at Monash University, Australia for 2024-2025. This scholarship offers an annual stipend of $5,000.

The Robert Blackwood partnership, a Monash University and Museums Victoria collaboration, aims to foster impactful research projects. Two annual scholarships are available:

– One in Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS)
– One in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Monash University, founded in 1958 in Melbourne, honors Sir John Monash. It boasts campuses in Victoria, Malaysia, and centers worldwide, fostering a global academic community.

Scholarship Summary

Level of Study: PhD
Institution: Monash University
Study in: Australia
Opportunity Focus Areas: Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) disciplines. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines
Program Period: 3-4 years (full time).
Number of Scholarships: 2
Deadline: May 1, 2024

Scholarship Coverage

Monash University – Museums Victoria PhD Research Scholarship will provide an annual stipend of $5,000.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for Monash University – Museums Victoria PhD Research Scholarship, candidates must fulfill following requirements:

Required Language:
- English Language Test requirements for General: (6.5) overall (no band less than 6.0) in IELTS, and (79 +) Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 & Writing 21 in TOEFL.
- English Language Test requirements for Arts, Business and Economics: (7) overall (no band less than 6.5) in IELTS, and (94 +) Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 20 & Writing 24 TOEFL.
Eligible Countries: All world countries
A commencing or continuing full-time PhD student and enrolled in Research Quarter 1 (in the following year) at a Monash campus in Australia.
Working on projects which are either co-supervised by Monash and Museums Victoria, or are substantially focused on some aspects of Museums Victoria’s collection.
In the first two years of candidature and must meet all course requirements in a timely manner (e.g. milestones).
A bachelor’s degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant field, and which normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field.
A course leading to a level rated by the relevant department, faculty and committee as equivalent to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field.
A master’s degree that entails work, normally including a significant research component, including at least 25% of one full time equivalent year of work, including a thesis. It is normally expected that a grade of honours 2A has been obtained for the research thesis or project. Where ungraded, examiners’ reports will be taken into account.
Have qualifications which in the opinion of GRC are deemed equivalent.
Scholarships are awarded based on an applicant’s academic record, research output and prior research experience.
Have not previously held an Australian Government or Monash-funded Postgraduate Research Award for more than six months.

To retain this scholarship:

You will be required to comply with Monash University’s RTP Scholarship policy and procedures.
You must be willing to participate in activities showcasing the Robert Blackwood Partnership (e.g. research seminars, promotional events).
You will be required to complete a report on the collaboration with Museums-Victoria following submission of your thesis.

How to Apply for Monash University – Museums Victoria PhD Research Scholarship?

Please follow the following application instructions to apply for Monash University – Museums Victoria PhD Research Scholarship:

You will need to discuss your project with a relevant Museums Victoria curator.
You will be required to provide a letter of support from Museums Victoria as well as a written recommendation (maximum 1 A4 page) from your proposed/current supervisors regarding the relevance and quality of the project as part of your application.
Click here to apply for the scholarship.

Required Documents:

Academic curriculum vitae.
Official academic transcripts, degree certificate or testamur from awarding institution (including an explanation of the grading schema).
Proof of citizenship.
Proof of meeting the English language proficiency requirements.
Invitation to Apply.
Research proposal.

Should no pre-existing relationship with a Museums Victoria Curator exist, please contact Mr Timothy Stranks (Museums Victoria) by email ([email protected]).

Website

To apply and know more about Monash University – Museums Victoria PhD Research Scholarship, please visit the official website:

Official Website