The Swinburne Institute is interested to hear from prospective PhD students wishing to do research in either of two broad areas:
(1) historical responses to refugees, asylum seekers and/or other irregular migrants;
(2) historical justice.
Swinburne University offers three-year PhD scholarships of A$25,392 p/a to successful applicants, and a tuition fee-waiver (worth approximately A$20,000 p/a).
Applicants are expected to meet the following criteria:
(1) successful completion of a postgraduate degree (MA or equivalent) at a reputable university
(2) exceptionally good marks and grades (final marks for the MA, and an average in the last two years of study, of at least 86/100 or "sehr gut")
(3) excellent English writing skills and a TOEFL score of at least 90 (with no band less than 20)
(4) fluency in one language other than English
Students with a disciplinary background in history or anthropology are particularly welcome.
Expressions of interest need to include the following:
(1) electronic copies of recent academic transcripts
(2) detailed research proposal
(3) one unpublished writing sample (ideally in English)
(4) CV
Due date for expressions of interest: 1 September 2014
Due date for application (including language test): 31 October 2014
Please send expressions of interest to:
Professor Klaus Neumann
email kneumann@swin.edu.au