Macquarie University Indigenous Research Scholarships (MQRES)

Scholarship Description

Five full-time postgraduate Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarships (MQRES) are available to Indigenous Australians of strong research potential to study in an area of interest to the University. Applicants will be required to confirm their Indigenous Australian identity and provide two referee reports, one from an Indigenous Australian. A Supplementary Indigenous Identity Form must also be submitted. It is important to refer to the ad at http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/scholarships/hdr_scholarships_domestic_candidates_only for more information and instructions. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with the Director of Warawara, A/Prof Susan Page and may also discuss research project options with Prof Ritchie Howitt. Please quote 'Indigenous MQRES Scholarship' on your application.

Reference Number:	5274
Study Subject:	PhD or Masters by research in an area of interest to the university across all faculties
Web Address:	http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/scholarships/hdr_scholarships_domestic_candidates_only
Provided By:	Macquarie University
To be undertaken at:	Macquarie University.
Level:	Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered annually to 5 people. Open for applications from January 1, 2011 until December 1, 2011.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD22860 (maximum per annum). This award is to be used for research, living expenses and fees. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of up to 3 and a half years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: AGRICULTURAL, VETERINARY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, ARCHITECTURE, URBAN ENVIRONMENT AND BUILDING, BEHAVIOURAL AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, CHEMICAL SCIENCES, COMMERCE, MANAGEMENT, TOURISM AND SERVICES, EARTH SCIENCES, ECONOMICS, EDUCATION, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY, INFORMATION, COMPUTING AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES, JOURNALISM, LIBRARIANSHIP AND CURATORIAL STUDIES, LANGUAGE AND CULTURE, LAW, JUSTICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT, MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES, MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES, PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION, PHYSICAL SCIENCES, POLICY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE, SCIENCE - GENERAL, SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES AND ARTS - GENERAL, STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY or THE ARTS.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 2a or equivalent. To apply you must be a Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Only citizens of Australia or New Zealand or AUS permanent resident can apply.

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.

Main Contact Richard (Richie) Howitt (Professor Human Geography) Macquarie University Phone: +61 2 9850 8386 Fax: +61 2 9850 6052 Email: richie.howitt@mq.edu.au

Main Contact Susan Page (Assoc Professor ) Director of Warawara Phone: +61 2 9850 8634 Fax: +61 2 9850 7735 Email: susan.page@mq.edu.au Address: Department of Indigenous Studies Macquarie University North Ryde NSW, Australia 2109 source:

http://www.jason.edu.au