Fellowship Fund Incorporated
Branch of Australian Federation of
University Women Queensland
Website: http://www.afuwqfellowships.com
Deadline: June 30, 2009
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This Fellowship is provided by the AFUW QLD, the Queensland association of the Australian Federation of University Women to women graduates from more than ten countries.
Studies have been supported in a wide range of disciplines, for example: marine biology, architecture, law, literature, radiography, mathematics, social work, archaeology, economics, molecular biology, management, music, information technology and performing arts.
Studies must commence by September of the year following receipt of the award. The maximum period of the Fellowship is three years.
WHO MAY APPLY
This fellowship is only available to women PHD students who:
(a) are graduates of a recognized tertiary institution from any country and are intending to take up or continue postgraduate studies at a recognized tertiary institution in Queensland, Australia, or
(b) have graduated at a recognized tertiary institution in Queensland, and are intending to take up or continue postgraduate studies at a recognized tertiary institution elsewhere.
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
The annual value of the Fellowships is linked to the value of Australian Postgraduate Awards (APAs) plus 10%. As an indication, an APA in 2008 was worth $22,020 per year.
* The annual stipend is paid in two parts, usually in January and July;
* The first payment is made following finalisation of Fellowship documentation and FFI’s satisfaction that the program of study has been accepted by the nominated institution;
* Subsequent stipend payments are subject to satisfactory progress of the research work, as indicated by receipt of progress reports from the Fellowship recipient signed by the supervisor of the research work at the end of years one and two;
* A final typewritten report is required at completion of the Fellowship, and should include information about any publications arising from the funded study.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Fellowship Application form available at the AFUWQ website.
2. Certified copies of TOR
3. Brief CV not exceeding 6 pages
4. Justification for funding request
5. Written Confirmation from University
6. 2 Referees Reports
APPLICATION DEADLINE
June 30, 2009
CONTACT INFORMATION
Academic Dress Hire Service
Ph: (07) 3371 1758
International Ph: +61-7-3371 1758
or email: applications@afuwqfellowships.com
