Sir Terry Pratchett Memorial Scholarship (Masters by Research)
Institution Type: | Other |
Location: | Australia |
Position: | Temporary |
The Sir Terry Pratchett Memorial Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship for a commencing full-time Masters by Research student enrolled through the University of South Australia (UniSA).
As part of his legacy beyond literature, the Discworld Foundation – set up by international bestselling author, the late Sir Terry Pratchett – has established a perpetual scholarship in his name through the University of South Australia.
Applications are being sought from proven high achievers for this scholarship, working in the areas of social theory, cultural studies, visual and literary studies and identity studies, where the research proposed is inspired by Sir Terry Pratchett's work.
Areas of study may include, but are not limited to:
- Satire and its impact on societal identity
- Slavery or human rights studies
- Studies on catastrophe
- Transformative impact of telecommunications
- International relations
- Technological innovation and its impact on the labour market
- Global spread of mobilities
- Issues of identity and social transformation
The Scholarship includes:
- Up to AUD$25‚000 a year for a period of two years, made in fortnightly stipend payments
- AUD$5‚000 per year for accommodation-related expenses
- AUD$5,000 per year for travel-related expenses
- Full fee waiver for the Masters by Research for a period of up to two years
- Study at The Long Room Hub, Trinity College Dublin for up to 12 months
The scholarship is open to Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents and Student Visa Holders.
Applications close 5.00pm ACST, Friday 26 May 2017.
For further information about the scholarship, visit http://www.unisa.edu.au/Research/Research-degrees/Scholarships/The-Sir-Terry-Pratchett-Memorial-Scholarship/
To learn more about the University of South Australia, see https://www.unisa.edu.au/
Contact: |
For enquiries about the scholarship, please contact Steve Brock, Executive Officer to the Deputy Vice Chancellor: External Relations and Strategic Projects (steve.brock@unisa.edu.au). For enquiries about studying a Masters by Research at the University of South Australia, please vist the Research Degrees website or or email research.degrees@unisa.edu.au. |
Website: | http://www.unisa.edu.au/Research/Research-degrees/Scholarships/The-Sir-Terry-Pratchett-Memorial-Scholarship/ |
Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 04/24/2017 |
Closing Date | 05/26/2017 |