ICCS Graduate Student Scholarships

Scholarship Description

Facilitating and renewing the community of Canadianists by supporting the work of young scholars to undertake thesis-related research on Canada (over a wide range of disciplines) at a Canadian university for 4-6 weeks. For those in the social sciences or humanities who are in the process of preparing a graduate thesis or doctoral dissertation on Canada. The student must be at the thesis or dissertation stage and the student must have obtained in writing the support of a faculty member at a Canadian university who has agreed to act as the student's academic sponsor during the tenure of his/her award. The sponsor will act in an informal capacity and will arrange for library privileges, contacts with other faculty and students, and generally try to facilitate the student's research. The academic sponsor will not be expected to act in the role of supervisor. The ICCS requests that Awardees send a copy of their thesis once it is completed. Please see website for further info.

Reference Number: 288
Study Subject: Canadian Studies, social sciences, humanities
Web Address: http://www.acsanz.org.au/funding.html
Provided By: Canadian High Commission
To be undertaken at:non-Australian institutions.
Level: Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered annually to 10 people. Open for applications until November 15, 2008.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is CAD3500 (maximum per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid annually.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES AND ARTS - GENERAL.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Canada. There are no restrictions on citizenship.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

    Submission contact
Mr Tony McKittrick (Academic Relations Officer)
Canadian High Commission
Phone: 61 2 6270 4050
Fax: 61 2 6270 4083
Email: tony.mckittrick@international.gc.ca
Web Site: http://www.canada.org.au

    Submission contact
Prue Torrance (President)
ACSANZ
Phone: 61 2 6270 4051
Mobile: 61 2 6270 4083
Email: prue.torrance@international.gc.ca
Web Site: http://www.canada.org.au
Address:
c/o Academic Relations
Canadian High Commission
Commonwealth Avenue
Canberra
ACT, Australia
2600