The Rosemary Samios Research Awards in Celtic Studies

1. Background

a. This award has been established to provide support for research in the area of Celtic studies for postgraduate students or academic staff.

b. This award is funded by a donation by Mrs Rosemary Samios.

2. Eligibility

a. This award is offered subject to applicants being currently enrolled in a Masters by Research or PhD within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney.

b. Applicants’ research may be based in and focussed on any discipline within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences but must pertain to Celtic languages, culture or history.

c. Applicants must be applying for project or activity funding to be used for expenses detailed in Clauses 4.c and 4.d that they expect to incur within twelve months from award opening date.

d. Recipients are eligible to apply again for the award, for a different purpose to their first award, but not in the same calendar year.

3. Selection Criteria

a. The award will be awarded on the basis of:

I. academic excellence and merit,
II. curriculum vitae,
III. budget summary and justification, and
IV. the research project or activity including:

i. summary,
ii. relevance, significance and innovativeness,
iii. approach and methodology,
iv. outcome and impact, and
v. any potential collaboration with relevant University of Sydney Centres and Multidisciplinary Initiatives or other entities external to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

b. A research project or activity which is likely to contribute towards a recognised research output will be highly regarded.

c. The award will be made by a selection committee including the:

I. McCaughey Professor of Early English Literature and Language or their nominated delegate, and
II. at least two other academics in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
d. If any conflict of interest should arise, the award will be awarded by the Head of School, School of Art Communication and English on recommendation from the selection committee.

4. Value

a. The award will have a maximum value of $20,000. The exact value of the award shall be determined by the selection committee and outlined in the recipient’s Award Offer Letter.

b. The value of the award will be paid as a one-off payment after receipt of the Award Acceptance Form.

c. The award will fund expenses such as:

I. travel for primary research,
II. research assistance,
III. purchase and/or reproduction of research materials, or
IV. activities to showcase research outputs.

d. The committee will also consider funding for:

I. marking relief,
II. conference-related expenses,
III. visits to the University by scholarly experts, or
IV. holding of conferences and seminars in a relevant field.

e. The award will not fund teaching relief or the purchase of computers, audio visual equipment or similar hardware.

f. Deferral and/or suspension of the award is not permitted except in exceptional circumstances and must be approved by the Selection Committee.

g. The award is not transferable to another area of research.

h. The award will be offered subject to the availability of funds.

i. No other amount is payable.

5. Termination

a. The award will terminate:

I. on resignation or withdrawal of the student from their research degree,
II. upon the student having completed the maximum candidature for their degree as per the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011 Policy, or
III. if the recipient does not undertake the relevant project or activity for which the funds have been approved within the required time frame.

b. The award may also be terminated by the University before this time if, in the opinion of the University:

I. the course of study is not being carried out with competence and diligence or in accordance with the terms of this offer,
II. the student fails to maintain satisfactory progress, or
III. the student has committed misconduct or other inappropriate conduct.

c. The award will be suspended throughout the duration of any enquiry/appeal process.

d. Once the award has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to University error.

6. Misconduct

a. Where during the Scholarship a student engages in misconduct, or other inappropriate conduct (either during the Scholarship or in connection with the student’s application and eligibility for the Scholarship), which in the opinion of the University warrants recovery of funds provided, the University may require the student to repay payments made in connection with the Scholarship. Examples of such conduct include and without limitation; academic dishonesty, research misconduct within the meaning of the Research Code of Conduct 2023 (for example, plagiarism in proposing, carrying out or reporting the results of research, or failure to declare or manage a serious conflict of interests), breach of the Student Charter 2020 and misrepresentation in the application materials or other documentation associated with the Scholarship.

b. The University may require such repayment at any time during or after the Scholarship period. In addition, by accepting this Scholarship, the student consents to all aspects of any investigation into misconduct in connection with this Scholarship being disclosed by the University to the funding body and/or any relevant professional body.

7. Reporting

a. The recipient is required to provide a report at the conclusion of their project or activities in the Celtic nation/s.

b. The recipient may be invited to attend promotional activities for Celtic Studies at the University of Sydney.

1. Background

a. This award has been established to provide support for research in the area of Celtic studies for postgraduate students or academic staff.

b. This award is funded by a donation by Mrs Rosemary Samios.

2. Eligibility

a. Applicants must be an academic affiliate in a fixed term or continuing position employed within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney.

b. Applicants’ research may be based in and focussed on any discipline within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences but must pertain to Celtic languages, culture or history.

c. Applicants must be applying for project or activity funding to be used for expenses detailed in Clauses 4.c and 4.d that they expect to incur within twelve months from the award opening date.

d. Recipients are eligible to apply again for the award, for a different purpose to their first award, but not in the same calendar year.

3. Selection Criteria

a. The award will be awarded on the basis of:

I. academic excellence and merit,
II. curriculum vitae,
III. budget summary and justification, and
IV. the research project or activity including:

i. summary,
ii. relevance, significance and innovativeness,
iii. approach and methodology,
iv. outcome and impact, and
v. any potential collaboration with relevant University of Sydney Centres and Multidisciplinary Initiatives or other entities external to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

b. A research project or activity which is likely to contribute towards a recognised research output will be highly regarded.

c. The award will be made by a selection committee including the:

I. McCaughey Professor of Early English Literature and Language or their nominated delegate, and
II. at least two other academics in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

d. If any conflict of interest should arise, the award will be awarded by the Head of School, School of Art Communication and English on recommendation from the selection committee.

4. Value

a. The award will have a maximum value of $20,000. The exact value of the award shall be determined by the selection committee and outlined in the recipient’s Award Offer Letter.

b. The value of the award will be paid as a one-off payment after receipt of the Award Acceptance Form.

c. The award will fund expenses such as:

I. travel for primary research,
II. research assistance,
III. purchase and/or reproduction of research materials, or
IV. activities to showcase research outputs.

d. The committee will also consider funding for:

I. marking relief,
II. conference-related expenses,
III. visits to the University by scholarly experts, or
IV. holding of conferences and seminars in a relevant field.

e. The award will not fund teaching relief or the purchase of computers, audio visual equipment or similar hardware.

f. Deferral and/or suspension of the award is not permitted except in exceptional circumstances and must be approved by the Selection Committee.

g. The award is not transferable to another area of research.

h. No other amount is payable.

i. The award will be offered subject to the availability of funding.

5. Termination

a. The award will terminate:

I. on resignation of the staff member from their fixed term or continuing appointment with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney,
II. if the recipient does not commence the relevant project or activity for which the funds have been approved within the required time frame, or
III. if the recipient ceases to meet the eligibility requirements specified for this award.

b. The award may also be terminated by the University before this time if, in the opinion of the University:

I. the staff member’s appointment is not being carried out with competence and diligence or in accordance with the terms of this offer,
II. the staff member fails to maintain satisfactory progress, or
III. the staff member has committed misconduct or other inappropriate conduct.

c. Payments will be suspended throughout the duration of any enquiry/appeal process.

d. Once the award has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to University error.

6. Reporting
a. The recipient is required to provide a report at the conclusion of their project or activities in the Celtic nation/s.

b. The recipient may be invited to attend promotional activities for Celtic Studies at the University of Sydney.