Australia: Donald Dyer Postgraduate Scholarship in Public Relations & Communication Management
Donald Dyer Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Public Relations and Communication Management
School of Communication, Information and New Media Magill Campus, University of South Australia
Deadline for application: 31 October
Areyou considering post graduate research studies in Public Relations orCommunication Management? Are you a graduate with honors in PublicRelations, Communication Management, Marketing or Advertising? Theprestigious Australian Scholarship in Public Relations andCommunication is available for 2006!
Wewould appreciate your support in the dissemination of information topotential candidates, who may be eligible for financial support for aMasters or PhD in the area of Public Relations or CommunicationsManagement.
Prospectivecandidates from areas such as Public Relations, CommunicationManagement, Marketing and Advertising are encouraged to apply; however,they will need to be prepared to undertake their research studies inPublic Relations or Communication Management.
Areas of Study:
PhD in Social Sciences (Communication and Information) MPSC (3 Year program)
http://www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/programs/program.asp?Program=MPSC
Master of Arts by Research (Communication and Information) MMRC (2 Year Program)
http://www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/programs/program.asp?Program=MMRC
Conditions of Application:
Normally,International applications for other UniSA scholarships close at theend of August. However, all applications, both International andAustralian are open till the 31st October for the Donald DyerScholarship.
TheScholarship applications will be competitive, therefore scholarshipapplicants will need to demonstrate, that they hold a first classhonors, and have written a substantial thesis of 20,000 words; orreceived a high merit in a Masters by research, and produced a writtenpiece of research of 40,000 words. Industry experience will beconsidered as part of the application. The scholarship for aninternational student will cover the cost of fees, and some livingallowance.
Thesis proposal:
Whenapplying, it is important to prepare the thesis topic with yourapplication. Prospective applicants will need to have written about5-11 pages as part of the thesis proposal submission.
Normallythe thesis proposal is refined and completed within the first sixmonths of candidacy; however, a clear demonstration of the candidatesarea of interest, needs to be presented to the scholarship panel. Yourcurriculum Vitae can contain information about refereed articles/paperssubmitted to journals or conferences.
How to write a thesis proposal can be found at:
http://www.unisa.edu.au/cppc/DyerScholarship.asp
Thesuccessful applicant for the Scholarship may have undergraduate (+honors) qualifications in Marketing, Advertising or Public Relations;However, the successful candidate will be required to undertake theirresearch topic in the specific areas of public relations,communications management.
Forms to be submitted:
Tworeferee reports are required with the application. Certified copies ofacademic transcripts, and a copy of your birth certificate.International students must provide two passport photos.
Forms are available from
or the Graduate Studies Website
www.unisa.edu.au/resdegrees/forms/default.asp#applic
Mode of Study:
All International applicants will need to study in Australiain a full-time mode, due to Visa requirements Prospective Australianapplicants will be able to explore Part-time and external options aspart of the application.
Contact Information and Forms for Application:
Donald Dyer Scholarship web:
http://www.unisa.edu.au/cppc/DyerScholarship.asp
PRIA Website:
http://www.pria.com.au/resources/command/display/serial/13
School of Communication, Information and New Media www.unisa.edu.au/com
Stipend:
Maybe increased to Aud$26,000, but is Aud$22,200 per annum (tax- free) atpresent for a full-time candidate. Part-time Australian candidates willreceive just over half the stipend to accommodate for tax purpose
More information:
David Brittan (Post Graduate and Research Education Project Officer)
School of Communication, Information and New Media Magill Campus, University of South Australia
St Bernards Road, Magill SA 5072
Ph: +61 8 83024493
Fax: +61 8 83024745
E-mail: david.brittan@unisa.edu.au
Web: www.unisa.edu.au
