The Clare Burton Memorial Scholarship commemorates Dr Clare Burton, a leading researcher, public sector administrator, academic, consultant and writer on employment equity. It provides funds to support postgraduate research into gender equity.
This scholarship was established by the five universities of the Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN): Curtin University of Technology, Queensland University of Technology, RMIT University, University of South Australia and University of Technology, Sydney.
The Clare Burton Memorial Scholarship is open to students enrolled or intending to enrol in an ATN University, in either a postgraduate coursework or research degree program where the major piece of work focuses on gender equity.
Value
The successful applicant will receive $10,000 research funding along with individual support and mentoring related to their current research and future careers.
Type of research supported
The successful applicant will receive $10,000 research funding along with individual support and mentoring related to their current research and future careers. The field of gender equity encompasses women and equality in all spheres of endeavour (but not limited to) employment, education, health, communications, engineering and science.
Research proposals which are likely to make a significant contribution to the field, or contribute to the solution of an important practical problem will be supported.
Eligibility
Applicants should be enrolled or intending to enrol in a postgraduate coursework or research degree in an ATN university, and be an Australian resident.
Am I eligible to apply for a scholarship? (Refer to admission selection and scholarship application guidelines for the University of South Australia)
Value
A stipend of $10,000 is available for a period of 12-18 months. The scholarship is available to both full-time and part-time students.
Selection criteria
The primary criteria for considering applications are:
- the quality of the research proposal
- the capability of the researcher.
Other considerations may include:
- the applicant's financial need
- lack of previous access to research opportunities
- being from an under-represented group within higher education research.
The submitted application will be the major consideration for the selection committee, but interviews with applicants may also be considered.
Contact
Scholarship candidates are encouraged to discuss their applications with their own academic supervisor. For further advice in the development of applications, please contact:
UniSA: Justene Knight
Ph: (08) 8302 1729
Email: justene.knight@unisa.edu.au
How to apply
Guidelines and application form
Important dates
Applications open: Monday 24 August
Applications close: Applications to be submitted no later than Friday 16 October, 2015
Successful applicants notified: 9-13 November
Submissions should be sent to:
Renee Hindmarsh Executive Director
Australian Technology Network
Chancellery
GPO Box 2471
ADELAIDE
SA 5001
For Further information, please contact:
Rebecca Law, Senior Policy Analyst, ATN
Phone: (08) 8302 3501
Email: rebecca.law@atn.edu.au
