This scholarship is designed to support Faculty of Business and Law postgraduate students of exceptional research promise to study full-time at Edith Cowan University in a Doctoral degree (PhD) or Master by Research. The scholarship is offered on the basis of academic merit and research performance. One scholarship is available per school.

Amount: $25,000 (tax free) per annum (3 years for Doctoral degree or up to 2 years for Master by Research)
Frequency: Fortnightly
Method: Electronic funds transfer

Applicant information:

• Please see Advice to Applicants
• Applicants must provide the original or certified copies of academic documentation, including academic transcripts and proof of completion from any tertiary qualification, except for qualifications completed at Edith Cowan University
• An applicant’s research experience will be taken into consideration in the assessment of applications for scholarship. Applicants are required to provide evidence of any research grants received or research that has been published or the extent of research team member

Eligibility criteria:

• Academic Merit, qualifications equivalent to an Australian first class honours degree or a Master by Research
• Research significant professional and research experience combined with lesser academic qualifications may also be considered if deemed to be equivalent to first class honours
• May not concurrently receive another major scholarship

Nationality:

• Australian citizen
• Australian permanent resident visa
• New Zealand citizen

Level of study:

• Higher Degree Research (including Masters by Research)

Faculty:

• Business and Law

School:

• School of Accounting, Finance and Economics
• School of Law and Justice
• School of Management
• School of Marketing, Tourism and Leisure

Selection:

• Selection is based on academic merit and research capability within the University’s research strengths. Each application will be assessed against the Scholarship Ranking Scheme

Application closing date: 26 July 2010

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Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the above information is current and correct. However, applicants should contact the appropriate administering body before making an application, as details do change frequently.