Cecile Parrish Memorial Scholarship for Research Excellence

Job No.: 643536

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 3-year and 3-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: The successful applicant will receive a Research Living Allowance, at current value of $35,000 AUD per annum 2022 full-time rate (tax-free stipend), non-indexed.  The conditions of this scholarship mirror the RTP stipend scholarship conditions at: www.monash.edu/graduate-research/future-students/scholarships/scholarship-policy-and-procedures . A tuition fee scholarship and Single Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) will be provided for a successful international awardee.

The Opportunity

This Scholarship is endowed by the Cecile Parrish Memorial Fund, established by the trustees of the late Renee Parrish of Singapore in commemoration of her daughter Cecile, a one-time member of staff of the then Department of English, Monash University. The Fund is administered by Monash University and provides scholarships specifically for the critical study of English Literature.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed graduate research student to undertake research in any area of English Literary Studies.

Monash University is the largest university in Australia and regularly ranks in the top 100 universities worldwide. Monash has six globally networked campuses and international alliances in Europe and Asia. The applicant(s) will be based at the Clayton campus in Melbourne, in the Literary and Cultural Studies Graduate Research Program, Faculty of Arts, Monash University. At Clayton, the applicant(s) will study with leading scholars, whose international research standing in Literary Studies is reflected in the program having received the maximum score of 5 (“well above world standard”) in the most recent Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) exercise.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will have a background in the discipline of English Literature and be of outstanding merit. The scholarship will enable a PhD scholar to pursue a full-time program of specialist research in English Literature.

In its assessment, the selection committee will prioritise applicants who hold an Australian (or equivalent international) Honour’s or Master’s degree (both in a relevant field), with a significant research component and with first-class honours/H1 awarded.

Details of eligibility requirements, including English-language proficiency skills, to undertake a PhD in the Faculty of Arts are available at www.monash.edu/arts/graduate_research/how-to-apply . Applicants should ensure they familiarise themselves with these requirements before deciding whether they should apply.

Scholarship holders must be enrolled full-time and on campus. Please note: applicants who already hold a PhD will not be considered.

The successful applicant will be expected to enrol by 1 March 2023. However, there may be some flexibility as to the date of commencement.

Enquiries

Dr Melinda Harvey, Literary and Cultural Studies Program, School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics. Email: [email protected]  

Submit an Expression of Interest

EOIs shall comprise:

• A cover letter that includes a brief statement of the applicant’s suitability in relation to the fund focus, and the project’s fit within areas of existing staff research expertise
• A brief research proposal not exceeding 750 words in length that describes the broad project aims and objectives, and demonstrates an understanding of the relevant area of research
• A curriculum vitae, including a list of any published works, conference presentations and relevant work experience
• A full statement of academic record, supported by electronic copies of relevant certified documentation
• English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
• Contact details of two academic referees
• Copy of your current passport (if available)

It is important that you contact the Program Coordinator of the Literary Studies major, Dr Melinda Harvey prior to submission of the EOI to discuss the project.

Once you have discussed your EOI with Dr Melinda Harvey, please submit your Expression of Interest Form and indicate that you are applying for a “Special Scholarship Scheme – Cecile Parrish Memorial Scholarship for Research Excellence”.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by Zoom video call. The interviews will be conducted in English.

Closing Date:

Wednesday 23 November 2022, 11:55 pm AEDT

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