Norman Haire Fund for Sexology Studies

1. Background

a. This Scholarship was established in 2020 by the generous bequest from Norman Haire to provide financial assistance to Honours, Masters by Research, PhD students and academics who are undertaking research in Sexology.

b. Sexology is the interdisciplinary study of human sexualities, including human sexual interests, behaviours, identities, expectations and experiences. Sexology encompasses research into human sexualities using tools from a range of fields including biology, criminology, empirical cultural, feminist and queer studies, medicine, psychology and sociology.

2. Eligibility

a. Applicants must be currently enrolled to study in an Honours, Masters by Research or PhD at the University of Sydney within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the time of scholarship application closing date.

b. Applicants must conduct research in Sexology.

c. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, or Australian Permanent Resident.

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

3. Selection Criteria

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

I. academic 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 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 successful applicant will be awarded the Scholarship on the nomination of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Research selection committee.

4. Value

a. The Scholarship value will be determined by the selection committee and will be stipulated in the Scholarship Offer Letter to recipient(s).

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

c. The Scholarship will fund expenses such as:

I. travel for primary research,
II. research assistance,
III. purchase and/or reproduction of research materials,
IV. activities to showcase research outputs,
V. marking relief,
I. conference-related expenses,
II. visits to the University by scholarly experts, or
III. holding of conferences and seminars in a relevant field.

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

e. The Scholarship cannot be deferred or transferred to another area of research without prior approval of the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

f. No other amount is payable.

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

5. Termination

a. The Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient:

I. withdraws from an eligible course or fails to enrol, or
II. is determined by the University to be guilty of serious misconduct, including, but not limited to, having provided false or misleading information as part of their Scholarship application.

b. For Masters by Research or PhD students, the Scholarship will also be terminated upon the recipient having completed the maximum candidature for their degree as per the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011 Policy.

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

d. Where a student is found guilty of serious misconduct or the Scholarship is terminated under any instance in the Termination Clause of these terms and conditions, the University reserves the right to request that any Scholarship funds paid to the Scholarship recipient be reimbursed.

6. Other Requirements

a. Recipients are required to maintain receipts for up to one year for all costs incurred that are relevant to this Scholarship.

b. Recipients may be required to produce these receipts if requested by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

1. Background

a. This Scholarship was established in 2020 by the generous bequest from Norman Haire to provide financial assistance to Honours, Masters by Research, PhD students and academics who are undertaking research in Sexology.

b. Sexology is the interdisciplinary study of human sexualities, including human sexual interests, behaviours, identities, expectations and experiences. Sexology encompasses research into human sexualities using tools from a range of fields including biology, criminology, empirical cultural, feminist and queer studies, medicine, psychology and sociology.

2. Eligibility

a. Applicants must be an academic affiliate in a fixed term or continuing position employed at the University of Sydney by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the time of scholarship application closing date.

b. Applicants must conduct research in Sexology.

c. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, or Australian Permanent Resident.

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

3. Selection Criteria

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

I. budget summary and justification, and
II. 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 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 successful applicant will be awarded the Scholarship on the nomination of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Research selection committee.

4. Value

a. The Scholarship value will be determined by the selection committee and will be stipulated in the Scholarship Offer Letter to recipient(s).

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

c. The Scholarship will fund expenses such as:

I. travel for primary research,
II. research assistance,
III. purchase and/or reproduction of research materials,
IV. activities to showcase research outputs,
V. marking relief,
I. conference-related expenses,
II. visits to the University by scholarly experts, or
III. holding of conferences and seminars in a relevant field.

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

e. The Scholarship cannot be deferred or transferred to another area of research without prior approval of the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

f. No other amount is payable.

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

5. Termination

a. The Scholarship will be terminated 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.

b. The Scholarship may also be terminated by the University before this time if, in the opinion of the University 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 Scholarship has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to University error.

6. Other Requirements

a. Recipients are required to maintain receipts for up to one year for all costs incurred that are relevant to this Scholarship.

b. Recipients may be required to produce these receipts if requested by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.