JCU Library - SAGE Publishing Asia Pacific Grant for Indigenous HDR Students

SAGE Publishing empowers researchers, educators and institutions to shape the future. As a global academic publisher of books, journals, and a growing suite of library products and services, SAGE’s mission is to build bridges to knowledge. To this end SAGE Publications Asia-Pacific are providing funding for a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) grant to Australian Indigenous HDR students at James Cook University.

Scholarship details

Value: $5,000 approx. total

Duration: 1 Year

Application dates

Closed

Open: 01/03/2024
Close: 15/05/2024

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This scholarship is for:

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants

Areas of study:

  • Any Area of Study

At Institution:

  • James Cook University

Study level:

  • Postgraduate coursework
  • Postgraduate research

Study Load:

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

Location:

  • QLD

Eligibility Criteria

The JCU Library – SAGE Publishing Asia Pacific Grant for Indigenous HDR Students will be open to competition among candidates who:
Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; and
Are enrolled in a JCU Higher Degree Research program; and
Are enrolled at a JCU Australian Tropical Campus (Townsville, Cairns or Online).

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted on the official online application form and be received no later than the advertised close date.
Applicants must submit with the official form, where appropriate:
A reference from your research supervisor attesting to the character of the candidate;
A written statement which addresses:
1. A brief description of research (max 200 words) including why the project is important and necessary, what impact the project will have on target demographics;
2. How the funds would be used and how this would help progress their research; and
3. If you are ready to publish your research, a brief proposal on the article content, which SAGE Journal title you would target for publication.
 

Further Information

The Selection Criteria is:
The character of the candidate for the award; and;
The quality of the written statement; and;
Any other criteria that the Selection Committee deems appropriate, including whether the candidate has, or will receive any other scholarship assistance during their studies.