The Scholarship is aimed to enable students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney undertake primary research outside of Sydney.

Applicants must:
I. be enrolled in a PhD degree or Professional Doctorate (Doctor of Arts or Doctor of Social Sciences) within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney, and
II. have completed at least one year equivalent full-time study load (EFTSL) in their current degree.  

Applicants who have upgraded from Masters of Philosophy  degree must:
I. be enrolled in a PhD degree within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney at the time of application, and
II. have completed at least one year equivalent full-time study load (EFTSL) in the Masters of Philosophy.

Applicants must be applying for funding to undertake primary research that cannot be completed without significant travel outside of Sydney.

Applicants must demonstrate that travel is essential to the completion of their research.

Applicants must be applying for funding for expenses that they expect to incur during the next financial year.

Applicants are ineligible for this Scholarship if they have previously been awarded funds under this Scholarship during their current degree.  

Background:

Established in 1988 by the offer in the first instance of an annual donation by his widow, Mrs Fancy Lawrence. Emeritus Professor Peter Lawrence, died in 1987 and was Professor of Anthropology at the University of Sydney from 1971 to 1986. He had a particular interest in Papua New Guinea and Melanesia.

The scholarship, in the form of a living allowance, is valued at the RTP rate per annum (tax exempt) plus potential relocation costs (subject to the funds available in a given year). [Note: The scholarship does not cover tuition fees payable by international students.]

Background:

The Coleman-Hilton Scholarship enables an outstanding postgraduate student in the Department of Classics and Ancient History to focus on a concentrated period of research whilst in residency at the British School at Rome (BSR).

$30,000 for residential costs at British School at Rome (BSR)

Background:

The Zhuanglin Hu Postgraduate Research Support Scholarship at the Department of Linguistics has been established to support postgraduate research students in Linguistics to travel to, attend, and participate in conferences relevant to their research, held in Australia and around the world.

At the application closing date applicant’s candidature cannot exceed the following periods:

I. 3.5 years equivalent full-time study for a PhD student, or

II. 1.5 year equivalent full-time for a masters by research student

Applicants must have been officially accepted to present a paper, or poster at a conference, symposium or workshop.

Applicants must also have already applied for the maximum number of PRSS applications, or are applying given a shortfall in PRSS funding received. 

The Scholarship will provide a one-off payment of:

I. up to $500 for presentation at a conference in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, or

II. up to $1,000 for presentation at a conference in the rest of Australia, or

III. up to $1,500 for presentation at a conference overseas.

The Scholarship is payable upon conference attendance and presentation of the research paper or poster.

Background:

The Judith Neilson Scholarship in Contemporary Art has been established to support the study of contemporary Chinese art in its global contexts. The Scholarship provides a stipend allowance for a PhD scholarship to be undertaken through the Department of Art History at the University of Sydney under the supervision of Dr Stephen Whiteman.

Have an unconditional offer of admission for a full-time PhD in the Department of Art History in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University, and have completed an undergraduate program with first class honours, or master’s degree in a related field of study.

Demonstrate engagement with issues related to contemporary Chinese art, global art cultures, and transcultural studies, and have academic experience in one or more of the following fields: art history and theory, Chinese studies, visual culture, and/or curatorial studies.

Possess demonstrable research skills and a high proficiency in writing in English.

Proficiency in Chinese is strongly preferred. Applications that demonstrate a potential for engagement with the White Rabbit Collection are strongly preferred.

Applicants should contact their prospective supervisor to confirm their interest. General enquires, including further information on the area of research and requests for supervision, may be directed to Dr Stephen Whiteman, Senior Lecturer in Asian Art, at stephen.whiteman@sydney.edu.au 

Stipend allowance of $30,000 per year for up to three years, with a possible six to twelve month extension. Subject to satisfactory academic performance.

3. Applicants who meet any of the below criteria are not eligible to apply:

• Currently enrolled at the Sydney College of Arts.
• Deferred a degree program at the Sydney College of Arts in order to travel.
• Research students who have the current degree status of 'under examination.'

Background:

A unique opportunity is available for an outstanding PhD scholar in the area of Experimental Economics.

This opportunity is funded by the Australian Research Council Centre for Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course.

Open to:

1. This Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant having an unconditional offer of admission for full-time studies in a PhD within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney.

2. Applicants must undertake research in the field of experimental economics.

3. Applicants also hold an Honours degree (First Class) or a Master's degree in economics.

Value and Duration:

The Scholarship will provide an annual stipend allowance equivalent to the minimum Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship rate for three years, subject to satisfactory academic performance.

Further Information:

Terms and Conditions

Background:

This Scholarship was established to assist honours students or graduates in research higher degree programs in the field of education pursue advanced studies or research in the field of education in Australia or overseas.

This Scholarship was donated by Raymond L. Debus.

$3,000 for Honours students
$6,000 for Masters by Research or PhD students

3. Applicants must have at least one of the following:

• Australian Honours degree (Class I or Upper Class II) in Education, Psychology or relevant discipline, or
• an equivalent research qualification.

4. Applicants must demonstrate competence in quantitative research methods and statistics.

5. Applicants must have advanced communication and writing skills. 

Background:

Established in 2013, this scholarship has been generously bequeathed by the late Eulalia Sau-Kuen Hsu to support postgraduate research in Chinese studies, Chinese literature, or Chinese linguistics.

$5,000 for full-time enrolled student

$2,500 for part-time enrolled student

Background:

The Greek Heritage Scholarship assists postgraduate students undertaking research in Modern Greek Studies.

$5,000

Background:

This Scholarship aims to promote and encourage research in Korean Studies at the University of Sydney. The Scholarship is generously funded by Jae My Holdings Pty Ltd.

Applicants must also hold an Honours degree (First Class or Second Class upper), or a Master of Arts degree in Korean Studies, or equivalent, with a substantial research component. 

Background:

The Kenneth Reed Postgraduate Research Scholarship promotes and encourages postgraduate research in English Literature.

Background:

The Reverend and Mrs F.W.A. Roberts Scholarship supports students undertaking post a higher degree in research through the Department of English at the University of Sydney.

$5,000

Background:

The Carlyle Greenwell Completion Scholarship supports student research, field work and original literary work in Anthropology.