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EDUCATION => Scholarships => Topic started by: scholarman on Jul 06, 2013, 11:02 AM

Title: PhD Research Scholarships for International Students at University of Wollongong in Australia, 2013
Post by: scholarman on Jul 06, 2013, 11:02 AM
University of Wollongong is offering three year full-time scholarships for international students. Total two PhD scholarships are available for the commencing in 2014. The scholarship covers tax-free stipend $24,653 per annum and awarded on the basis of academic excellence and demonstrated research potential. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree preferably in Law, an MA research or BA (Hons) First Class or equivalent. Application should be submitted till 30th September 2013.

Study Subject (s): Scholarships are provided the faculty of law, humanities and the arts offered by the University of Wollongong in Australia.

Course Level: The scholarships are available for pursuing PhD research degree level at University of Wollongong in Australia.

Scholarship Provider: University of Wollongong, Australia

Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility: Applicants must have an undergraduate degree, preferably in Law, an MA research, or BA (Hons) First Class, or equivalent. Applicants for the Japan-specific study must have relevant Japanese language qualifications. Overseas applicants are welcome to apply. Applicants should also have knowledge of research methodologies and theoretical approaches appropriate for research in media and media law studies. In addition, the successful applicant is expected to have:

-Excellent time management skills

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills

-Ability to work independently as well as work within the team

-Willingness to commit to full-time research for the 3 years of this project

Capacity to be based at the University of Wollongong and meet there regularly with supervisor(s).

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: The Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts is seeking applications for two PhD scholarships commencing in 2014 to examine the regulation of user-generated online content in transnational framework. Scholarship (1) looks at the implications of child-abuse materials legislation for the production and consumption of fictional user-generated content featuring representations of minors and scholarship (2) focuses specifically on the internet content regulation in Japan.

Number of award (s): Two scholarships are offered.

Duration of award (s): Scholarships are offered for three years.

What does it cover? This is a three year full-time scholarship. The tax-free stipend is $24,653 per annum.

Selection Criteria: The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence and demonstrated research potential.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30th September 2013.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application (http://www.uow.edu.au/content/groups/public/@web/@raid/documents/doc/uow150258.pdf)