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Carlyle Greenwell Postgraduate Scholarship

A postgraduate research scholarship in anthropology

$45,000 per annum scholarship to support research students to undertake research in the field of anthropology.

Highlights

Value Eligibility Open date Close date
$45,000 p.a., and tuition fees for international students (up to 4 years)
  • Master's by research or PhD student in Anthropology
25 August 2023  19 October 2023

How to apply

Apply here.

Benefits

For a full-time enrolled recipient, this scholarship provides a stipend equivalent to $45,000 per annum, subject to satisfactory academic performance. It is tenable for:

  • up to two years for a MPhil or Master of Arts (Research) recipient who started their studies prior to 1 January 2019
  • up to 1.75 years for a MPhil or Master of Arts (Research) recipient who started their studies on or after 1 January 2019
  • up to four years for a PhD recipient who started their studies prior to 1 January 2019 
  • up to 3.5 years for a PhD recipient who started their studies on or after 1 January 2019.

No extensions are possible

A part-time enrolled recipient will be provided with a stipend allowance equivalent to 50 percent of the full-time stipend rate for up to the equivalent full-time student load duration outlined above, subject to satisfactory academic performance. 

An international full-time enrolled recipient will receive academic course fees, subject to satisfactory academic performance, for the following duration:

  • up to 8 research periods for a MPhil or Master of Arts (Research) recipient who started their studies prior to 1 January 2019.
  • up to 7 research periods for a MPhil or Master of Arts (Research) recipient who started their studies on or after 1 January 2019.
  • up to 16 research periods for a PhD recipient who started their studies prior to 1 January 2019
  • up to 14 research periods for a PhD recipient who started their studies after 1 January 2019.

An international part-time enrolled recipient will be provided with academic course fees, for up to the equivalent full-time student load duration outlined above, subject to satisfactory academic performance.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be enrolled, intending to apply, applied for admission, have a conditional or have an unconditional offer to study a master's by research or PhD in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • be undertaking research in the field of Anthropology.

Background

Carlyle Greenwell bequeathed The Carlyle Greenwell Research Fund for students in Anthropology for student research, field work and original literary work in Anthropology.

1. Background

a. A scholarship opportunity is available for an outstanding Masters by Research or PhD scholar in the area of Anthropology.

b. The scholarship is funded by The Carlyle Greenwell Research Fund for students in Anthropology for student research, field work and original literary work in Anthropology, bequeathed by Carlyle Greenwell.

2. Eligibility

a. This Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant having an unconditional offer of admission or being currently enrolled to study a Masters by Research or PhD within Faulty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney.

b. Applicants must undertake research in the field of Anthropology.

3. Selection Criteria

a. The successful applicant will be awarded the Scholarship on the basis of:

I. academic merit,
II. research proposal, and
III. previous research experience.

b. The successful applicant will be awarded the Scholarship by the selection committee consisting of:

I. the Associate Dean Research Education, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or their nominated delegate (Chair),
II. the Chair of Anthropology or their nominated delegate, and
III. at least one other academic staff member in Anthropology.

4. Value

a. A full-time enrolled recipient will be provided with a stipend allowance of $45,000 per annum, subject to satisfactory academic performance, as per the below duration:

I. up to 2 years for a MPhil or Master of Arts (Research) recipient who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2019,
II. up to 1.75 years for a MPhil or Master of Arts (Research) recipient who commenced their candidature on or after 1 January 2019,
III. up to 4 years for a PhD recipient who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2019, or
IV. up to 3.5 years for a PhD recipient who commenced their candidature on or after 1 January 2019.

b. No extensions are possible.

c. A recipient enrolled part-time will be provided with a stipend allowance equivalent to 50% of the full-time stipend rate for up to the equivalent full-time student load duration outlined in Clause 4.a., subject to satisfactory academic performance.

d. An international recipient enrolled full-time will receive academic course fees, subject to satisfactory academic performance, as per the below duration:

I. up to 8 research periods for a MPhil or Master of Arts (Research) recipient who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2019,
II. up to 7 research periods for a MPhil or Master of Arts (Research) recipient who commenced their candidature on or after 1 January 2019,
III. up to 16 research periods for a PhD recipient who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2019, or
IV. up to 14 research periods for a PhD recipient who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2019.

e. An international recipient enrolled part-time will be provided with academic course fees, for up to the equivalent full-time student load duration outlined in Clause 4.d., subject to satisfactory academic performance.

f. If a recipient converts from a MPhil to a PhD or vice-versa, such change in candidature must be approved by the Head of School, School of Social and Political Sciences. The conversion from Research Doctorate to Research Masters degree may result in termination of the scholarship. Should the Scholarship holder be approved to retain the scholarship, the maximum duration of a converted Scholarship becomes that for the new candidature.

g. Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree prior to the commencement of the Scholarship will be deducted from the maximum duration of the Scholarship.
h. The Scholarship is for commencement in the relevant research period in which it is offered and cannot be deferred without prior approval of the Head of School, School of Social and Political Sciences.

i. The Scholarship cannot be transferred to another area of research.

j. No other amount is payable.

k. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funding.

5. Eligibility for Progression

a. Progression is subject to attending and passing the annual progress evaluation.

6. Leave Arrangements

a. The Scholarship recipient receives up to 20 working days recreation leave each year of the Scholarship and this may be accrued. However, the student will forfeit any unused leave remaining when the Scholarship is terminated or complete. Recreation leave does not attract a leave loading and the supervisor's agreement must be obtained before leave is taken.

b. The Scholarship recipient may take up to 10 working days sick leave each year of the Scholarship and this may be accrued over the tenure of the Scholarship. Students with family responsibilities, caring for sick children or relatives, or experiencing domestic violence, may convert up to five days of their annual sick leave entitlement to carer’s leave on presentation of medical certificate(s). Students taking sick leave must inform their supervisor as soon as practicable.

c. Once holders of the Scholarship have completed twelve months of their award, and for international students subject to relevant VISA conditions, they are entitled to a maximum of twelve weeks paid parental leave during the tenure of the Scholarship. Students applying for paid parental leave should do so at least four weeks prior to leave commencing. Periods of paid parental leave are added to the duration of the Scholarship. Holders of the Scholarship who have not completed twelve months of their award may access unpaid parental leave through the suspension provisions. When applying for parental leave, applicant should include at least one of the following documents:

I. letter from medical professional related to pregnancy,
II. a surrogacy agreement,
III. birth certificate of the child,
IV. adoption documents, or
V. documentation that substantiates the application.

7. Research Overseas

a. The Scholarship recipient may not normally conduct research overseas within the first six months of award. Written approval must be sought from the Chair of Anthropology in order to conduct research overseas within the first 6 months of the award.

b. The Scholarship holder may conduct up to 18 months of their research outside Australia. Approval must be sought from the student's supervisor, Head of School and the Faculty via application to the Higher Degree by Research Administration Centre (HDRAC), and will only be granted if the research is essential for completion of the degree. All periods of overseas research are cumulative and will be counted towards a student's candidature. Students must remain enrolled full-time at the University and receive approval to count time away.

c. For international students, Clause 7 is subject to relevant VISA conditions.

8. Suspension

a. The Scholarship recipient cannot suspend their award within their first six months of study, unless a legislative provision applies.

b. The Scholarship recipient may apply for up to 12 months suspension of the Scholarship for any reason during the tenure of the Scholarship. Periods of Scholarship suspension are cumulative and failure to resume study after suspension will result in the award being terminated. Approval must be sought from the student's supervisor, Head of School and the Faculty via application to the Higher Degree by Research Administration Centre (HDRAC). Periods of study towards the degree during suspension of the Scholarship will be deducted from the maximum tenure of the Scholarship.

c. Scholarship recipients who become a parent, are entitled to up to an additional 12 months suspension (less any period of paid parental leave). The Scholarship holder should apply for the suspension at least four weeks prior to the suspension commencing.

d. For international students, Clause 8 is subject to relevant VISA conditions.

9. Changes in Enrolment

a. The Scholarship recipient must notify HDRAC and their supervisor promptly of any planned changes to their enrolment including but not limited to: attendance pattern, suspension, leave of absence, withdrawal, course transfer, and candidature upgrade or downgrade. If the award holder does not provide notice of the changes identified above, the University may require repayment of any overpaid Scholarship funds.

10. Termination

a. The Scholarship will be terminated:

I. on resignation or withdrawal of the recipient from their research degree,
II. upon submission of the thesis or at the end of the award,
III. upon the recipient having completed the maximum candidature for their degree as per the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011 Policy,
IV. if the recipient receives an alternative primary scholarship for any of the benefits included in this Scholarship. In such circumstances this Scholarship will be terminated in favour of the alternative primary scholarship where it is of higher value,
V. if the recipient does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave, or
VI. if the recipient ceases to meet the eligibility requirements specified for this Scholarship, (other than during a period in which the Scholarship has been suspended or during a period of approved leave).

b. The Scholarship 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 Scholarship will be suspended throughout the duration of any enquiry/appeal process.

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

11. 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 (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 Code of Conduct for Students 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.