Introduction

Monash UniversityFaculty of Education invites applicants for up to five new full-timeDoctoral Scholarships in 2005 to contribute to the Faculty's researchstrength areas:

• Science Maths and Technology Education
• Work and Learning and Leadership Studies
• Culture, Language and Diversity in Education
• Professional Learning
• Childhood Studies
• Psychology, Counselling, Inclusion Education and Giftedness
• Sport, Health and Outdoor Recreation Studies

The scholarships are open to internationally competitive applicants toundertake research of national and international significance(including applicants from overseas with great future potential) in thefield of Education, broadly defined.

The awards offeredby the Faculty provide a yearly non-taxable stipend of $A25,000.Applicants who have completed a four year undergraduate degree orequivalent at H1 level and who wish to undertake a PhD or professionaldoctorate are eligible to apply.

Application Process (Closing 10th June 2005)

Eligibility

The following are eligible to apply for the above award:

• Australian citizens or permanent residents;
• international students;

those who hold a bachelors degree with first class honours, or aqualification deemed equivalent, from an Australian or overseastertiary institution

Terms and Conditions

The higher degree by research candidature of all awardees will besubject to the requirements which normally apply to PhD candidateswithin the Faculty. The scholarship component of the award will besubject to the requirements which apply to APA and MGS scholarships.Candidates research progress will be monitored through ResearchProgress reports to the Monash Research Graduate School in March andAugust of each year, and such other reports that may be required fromtime to time.

Tenure and Value of Award

The total value of the award for a candidate is $A25,000.The award is tenable for three and a half years for PhD candidates, subject to satisfactory progress. .