Harbison-Higinbotham Research Scholarship
The Harbison-Higinbotham Research Scholarship is available to candidates undertaking graduate research degree studies in the areas of history, sociology, economics, politics, government and administration.
Number
The scholarship is generally offered every three years and will be awarded next in late 2008 for commencement in 2009.
Benefits and conditions
- A living allowance (ie. stipend) at the value of the net income of the fund for that year (typically $22,000 per annum) for a maximum of 3 years (ie. no extension is possible).
- Other benefits as listed for the MRS. Please note that while the scholarship provides paid sick, maternity, parenting and family leave as per the MRS, it is not possible to extend the tenure of the scholarship beyond 3 years.
The conditions are the same as for the Fay Marles Scholarship (FMS).
Eligibility criteria
The eligibility criteria are the same as for the Fay Marles Scholarship (FMS).
Selection criteria
Selection of the Harbison-Higinbotham Research Scholarship is primarily based on three main criteria: personal circumstances, academic merit, and strength of supporting documents.
Application process
The application process is the same as for the Fay Marles Scholarship (FMS).
Closing date and timelines
Applicants must complete and submit to the Graduate Research Scholarships Office by October 31 (or the next working day if the 31st falls on a weekend) an application for graduate scholarship. Applicants who indicate on their scholarship application that they wish to be considered for an FMS and who have provided all of the required documents by the closing date will automatically be considered for the Harbison-Higinbotham Research Scholarship.
For further information
Please contact the Graduate Research Scholarships Team on 03 8344 8747 or via www.postgradschols.unimelb.edu.au/query.