Key facts
About this scholarship
Benefits:
The Kathleen Martin Travelling Scholarship in Classics will support UNE Higher Degree by Research students in Classics, Greek or Latin to travel abroad for research and/or conference attendance in a field related to their thesis topic.
Number offered:
One
About the project:
The funds for this scholarship have been provided by Mrs Rosemary Leitch of Armidale in memory of her godmother, Miss Kathleen Martin.
The scholarship is open to commencing and continuing UNE students enrolled in Higher Research Degree in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Science focused on Classics, Greek or Latin. Please note that the scholarship is not available for Ancient History candidates.
Applications are assessed on merit and should include a description of the postgraduate research project and proposed outcomes from the Award.
- Preference will be given to an internal full-time PhD or MPhil candidate. However, an external or part-time candidate may be considered if in that year there is no suitable internal full-time applicant.
- The scholarship will not be awarded if there are no exceptional candidates.
- The award shall be made on the recommendation of the Higher Degree Research Committee and administered by the Graduate Research School.
- The Selection Committee’s decision is final
Notes
- The scholarship may be held in conjunction with other scholarships.
- The scholarship may be held only once by any individual.
- The selection committee shall be comprised of (any two):
» The Head of the School of Humanities; a Graduate Research School representative; and the Chair of the UNE School’s HDR Committee, or their nominees;
» The staff members of the discipline of Classics & Ancient History able to attend.
» The Convener of Classics & Ancient History will normally chair the
Committee. Should there not be consensus, the Convener of Classics & Ancient History has a casting vote. - The Selection Committee’s decision is final.
The successful applicant for The Kathleen Martin Travelling Scholarship in Classics must acknowledge the Kathleen Martin Travelling Scholarship in Classical Languages explicitly in the thesis, at the conference presentation supported by it, and in any other published research or conference papers made possible by this scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following core and scholarship specific eligibility requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident |
| New or Continuing | New or Continuing student |
| Study Mode | On campus preferred but will consider online |
| Study Load | Full-time preferred but Part-time maybe considered |
| Course type | Must be enrolled in a Higher Degree by Research |
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Arts and Music | Classics, Greek or Latin |
- Higher Degree Research includes: Doctor of Philosophy and Masters by Research degrees.
- The research should have a strong focus on one or both Classical languages making studies in linguistics, history, philosophy, religion, literature, etc acceptable. However, art history or archaeology would be excluded. Note that while a candidate may work on a historical topic, this differs from being a candidate in Ancient History, as these candidates may not possess the language proficiency required of a Classics candidate.
Before you apply
Before you apply for this scholarship, please ensure you have read and understood the below important information:
I. Evidence of Australian citizenship or permanent residency
II. Certified copies of degree transcripts
III. Curriculum vitae
IV. Proposed travel Itinerary and budget
V. Copy of Bachelors thesis and other research, published and unpublished
VI. 500-word statement on how the scholarship will assist the candidate
VII. The names of two confidential references, with at least one an academic staff member at UNE
Submit an application
Candidates must complete the HDR (Higher Degree Research) Scholarship Application form and submit to the Graduate Research School along with the following.
Please ensure that you have submitted all required documentation with your application. The Graduate Research School will notify you via email when your application has been processed.
For any further information please get in contact the Graduate Research School.
