Justice for All: A History of the Victorian Community Legal Centre ARC PhD Scholarship
Scholarship Description
For more than 30 years, community legal centres have been providing advice, representation and advocacy for a wide range of people frequently ill-served by the legal system. Candidate will examine the Community Legal Centre movement's changing relationships with ethnic groups, its involvement in campaigns for migrant rights, and its advocacy and legal reform work in regard to language and cultural differences. These are relatively unexplored issues in the scholarship on Australian multiculturism, diversity and social justice. The project offers an ideal opportunity for interdisciplinary research training in qualitative research methods, documentary analysis and oral history. Scholarship holder will enjoy opportunities for publishing and play a crucial role in the public events, including forums, and the development of web-based resources.
| Reference Number: | 3593 |
| Study Subject: | The History of Community Legal Centres |
| Provided By: | School of Political & Social Inquiry |
| To be undertaken at: | Monash University. |
| Level: | Post Graduate (Research) |
Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from January 21, 2008 until March 31, 2008.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD25118 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Historical studies. It is required that your study starts no later than July 1, 2008.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 (Semester 1). Only citizens of Australia or New Zealand or permanent residents can apply.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply direct to faculty. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
| Main Contact A/Professor Jude McCulloch (Head) Criminal Justice & Criminology Phone: +61 3 990 52450 Email: Jude.McCulloch@arts.monash.edu.au Address: School of Political & Social Inquiry Faculty of Arts Monash University Clayton Vic, Australia 3800 |
| Main Contact Sue Stevenson (Administrative Officer (Postgraduate)) School of Political & Social Inquiry Phone: 03 9905 2991 Fax: 03 9905 2410 Email: Sue.Stevenson@arts.monash.edu.au Web Site: http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/psi/postgraduate/admissions.html Address: Faculty of Arts Monash University Wellington Road Clayton Vic, Australia 3800 |