ResearchSchol_AppForm2014

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POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPSAPPLICATION FORM 2014

Which scholarship are you applying for? (Please tick the appropriate box/es)

! Ethel M Chettle Postgraduate Research Scholarship in ArchitectureFor students commencing a full-time PhD in the discipline of ArchitectureClosing Date: 31st January 2014

! David Noel Murray Postgraduate ScholarshipFor Master of Architecture (University of Sydney) students progressing to a Master or Doctor of Philosophy

Closing date: 31st January 2014

! Urban and Regional Planning Research Scholarship For students commencing a full-time PhD in the discipline of Urban and Regional Planning and Policy

Closing date: 31st January 2014

! Faculty of Architecture Design and Planning Indigenous Student ResearchFellowship For students commencing a full-time Master of Philosophy or PhD degree in the discipline of ArchitectureClosing date: 31st January 2014

Please Read the Full Terms and Conditions Overleaf to Determine your Eligibility

Before completing this form, check that you satisfy the eligibility requirements and read the conditions of award ofthe scholarship in which you are interested. Submit one completed copy of this form, and supporting documentsfor each scholarship you are applying for by either Post, Fax or Email to:

STUDENT ADMINISTRATION CENTRE FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN AND PLANNING

ROOM 212, WILKINSON BUILDING (G04)THE UNIVERSITY OF S YDNEY NSW 2006

Fax: + 61 2 9036 9532

[email protected]

ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST

I have applied for entry into the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning program for 2014 in which thescholarship is awarded (if not, contact the Admissions Coordinator, [email protected]).

I am currently enrolled in the program and will be continuing in 2014.

I have read the conditions of award and believe I am eligible to apply.

PERSONAL DETAILS OF APPLICANT (PLEASE PRINT)

TITLE FIRST N AME L AST N AME STUDENT ID NUMBER

STREET / SUBURB

CITY / COUNTRY STATE POSTCODE

EMAIL PHONE (INLCUDING COUNTRY AND AREA CODE)

Faculty of Architecture Design & Planning


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Are you Currently Holding any Scholarship at this University? (TICK BOX)

YES. Award name and value:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..

NO.

PROPOSED COURSE (PLEASE PRINT)

Qualification sought: MPhil or PhD

Topic or Title of Research Proposal or Thesis:

Discipline of Enrolment (please discuss this with your proposed supervisor before you apply):

Architecture Design Computing and Cognition

Architectural and Design Science Urban and Regional Planning and Policy

EDUCATIONAL RECORD (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)Details of Previous Study (Transcripts for Non-University of Sydney Study Must be Attached)

Undergraduate Qualifications:

Degree Name Institution Name Year Commenced Year Completed GPA/Honours/

Class Division

Graduate/Postgraduate Qualifications:

Degree Name Institution Name Year Commenced Year Completed GPA/Honours/

Class Division

ACADEMIC HONOURS (PLEASE PRINT)

List any honours, distinctions or scholarships you have gained in your academic career. Specify them even if theyare listed on your graduation certificates or transcripts. (Attach an additional sheet if necessary).


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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (PLEASE PRINT)

Briefly outline any research in which you have been previously engaged. (Attach an additional sheet if necessary).

List and attach summaries or abstracts of relevant publications or conference papers of which you are an authoreither individually or with others, or unpublished theses. (Attach an additional sheet if necessary but NOT the fullpaper).

ATTACHMENTS

All applications must be accompanied by the following documentation:

• Resumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV).

• Personal Statement (no more than one A4 page). This document is used to put forward your case forreceiving the Scholarship. Topics may include, but are not limited to, past academic achievements, how thescholarship would be of assistance within your studies and why are you applying for this scholarship.

• Statement of Research Interests. Copy of (or updated version of) your Statement of Research Interestssubmitted at the time of your application for admission or 1-2 page summary of research proposal.

• Academic Transcripts. You must provide certified copies of all transcripts detailing previous tertiary study(it is NOT necessary to attach University of Sydney transcripts).

DECLARATION

I hereby give permission to the University to obtain any information required to substantiate this application.I declare that the information supplied in this application is true and accurate.

SIGNATURE:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! D ATE:!!!!!!!!!!!!.

Checklist:

One Copy of Application Form

Resumé or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Personal Statement (no more than one A4 page)

One Copy of Statement of Research Interests

One 'Certified Copy' of Academic Transcripts

All Applicants Must Arrange forthe Attached Academic

References to be Returned to the

Faculty by the Due Date

For Further Info Please Contact the Student Administration Centre

Peter Murlis Acting Research Training Support Officer

Telephone: +61 2 9351 5923 Facsimile: + 61 2 9036 9532

E-mail: [email protected] ABN: 15 211 513 464 Cricos: 00026A

Please Note

You Will be Notified in Writing of theResult of your Application

By the 1st March 2014

Scholarships Webpage

http://sydney.edu.au/architecture/current_students/scholarships.shtml

Check the Scholarship Terms and your Eligibility Below


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Postgraduate Research Scholarships All terms, conditions and values subject to change without notice

ETHEL M CHETTLE POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP IN ARCHITECTURE

Established in 1987 under a bequest from the estate of Mrs Ethel May Chettle who bequeathed the income from her residuaryestate to the University of which 80 percent was to be “towards postgraduate work in the Department of Architecture” leading in

part to the establishment of the Ethel Chettle Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Architecture.

The object of the scholarship is to allow an outstanding student to undertake full-time postgraduate research study in Architecture and the Allied Arts at the University of Sydney. The scholarship may be awarded on recommendation of acommittee comprised of the Dean, Associate Dean (Graduate Studies) and Professor or Discipline Head of Architecture and the

Allied Arts to a recent graduate in architecture from a faculty or school in Australia, provided the applicant is of sufficient merit. An application and supporting documentation as specified by the Faculty of Architecture are required.

The scholar shall furnish progress reports to the Faculty at yearly intervals. Copies of all papers published as the result ofholding the scholarship shall acknowledge tenure of the Ethel Chettle Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Architecture andthe Faculty of Architecture, University of Sydney and the scholar shall furnish copies to the Faculty.

The scholarship shall, in the case of a candidate for the degree of Master of Philosophy (Architecture), be tenable for up to twoyears, with no extension possible. For a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture), the scholarship shall betenable for up to three years, with a possible extension of up to six months. Continuation of the scholarship in both cases isbased on evidence of satisfactory progress toward the degree. Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree prior tothe commencement of the scholarship will be deducted from the maximum tenure of the scholarship.

The annual value of the scholarship shall be at the same rate as that for an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA).Expected value for 2014: Approximately $24,653

DAVID NOEL MURRAY POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Founded in 1972 by a bequest from David Noel Murray who bequeathed his residuary estate to the University to establish ascholarship in the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning. The scholarship is awarded under the following conditions:

1. The scholarship shall be known as the David Noel Murray Scholarship.2. The object of the scholarship is to enable a graduate with the degree Master of Architecture from this University to

undertake a full time postgraduate research course within the Faculty of Architecture.3. The scholarship shall be awarded as funds are available to a graduate with the degree Master of Architecture of the

University of Sydney. The award shall be based on a student’s academic record for the degree Master of Architecture.4. The scholarship shall, in the case of a candidate for the degree of Master of Philosophy (Architecture), be tenable for up

to two years, with no extension possible. For a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture), thescholarship shall be tenable for up to three years, with a possible extension of up to six months. Continuation of thescholarship in both cases is based on evidence of satisfactory progress toward the degree. Periods of study alreadyundertaken towards the degree prior to the commencement of the scholarship will be deducted from the maximum tenureof the scholarship.

5. Up to two scholarships shall be awarded so that, as far as the income from the bequest will allow, it will be related to the prevailing value of an Australian Postgraduate Award.

6. The scholarship shall be awarded on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning and the Professors of Architecture, Architectural & Design Science, and Urban andRegional Planning.

Expected value in 2010 is the same as the APA; as the income from the bequest will allow.

URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP

The scholarship is awarded under the following conditions:

1. The scholarship shall be known as the Urban and Regional Planning Research Scholarship.2. The Scholarship is to be awarded to a student commencing a full time Master or Doctor of Philosophy degree in the disciplineof Urban and Regional Planning, with a focus on City Form and Urban Infrastructure.3. The scholarship shall be awarded on the recommendation of a panel consisting of the Urban and Regional Planning Head ofDiscipline, the Associate Dean for Graduate Research Studies and a third academic staff member with relevant experience inresearch supervision. Applicants will need to demonstrate significant previous academic merit and research potential.4. The Scholarship will be valued at $35,000 per annum to be paid as a stipend. Continuation of the Scholarship is based onevidence of satisfactory progress towards the degree.5 .The scholarship shall, in the case of a candidate for the degree of Master of Philosophy, be tenable for up to two years. For acandidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, the scholarship shall be tenable for up to three years. Periods of study alreadyundertaken towards the degree prior to the commencement of the scholarship will be deducted from the maximum tenure of thescholarship. Extensions to the duration of this scholarship will not be offered.

Expected value for 2013: approximately $35000


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FACULTY OF ARCHITECTUREDESIGN AND PLANNING INDIGENOUS STUDENT RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

Established in 2004 by the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, the Scholarship shall be awarded to an Indigenous Australian or Torres Strait Islander research student of exceptional research promise to undertake a Master ofPhilosophy or Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning. The scholarship is awardedto a qualified applicant in the year following the expiry of the tenure of the previous holder on recommendation of theFaculty Graduate Research Committee. The scholarship shall be awarded under the following conditions:1. Applicants must have applied for and subsequently enrol full time in, or be currently enrolled full time in, a

Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning.2. The scholarship shall be awarded on the basis of academic merit and appropriateness of the research proposal.3. The scholarship shall be equal in value to an Australian Postgraduate Award and payable as a stipend.4. The scholarship shall, in the case of a candidate for the degree of Master of Philosophy (Architecture), be

tenable for up to two years, with no extension possible. For a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy(Architecture), the scholarship shall be tenable for up to three years, with a possible extension of up to sixmonths. Continuation of the scholarship in both cases is based on evidence of satisfactory progress toward thedegree. Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree prior to the commencement of the scholarshipwill be deducted from the maximum tenure of the scholarship.

5. Applicants must provide confirmation of aboriginality in the form of a letter of identity from either a local landcouncil, legal service, medical service or any other official Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation

The annual value of the scholarship shall be at the same rate as that for an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA).


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ACADEMIC REPORT REFEREE 1

POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPSACADEMIC REPORT REFEREE 1

DUE BY 31ST JANUARY 2014

• For the Applicant: Please complete Section A and pass this form to the person that you wish to act as youracademic referee(s). This person should be a senior academic familiar with your most recent studies.

• For the Referee: Please complete Section B and either Post, Fax or Email completed form (see below)

SECTION A (TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT)


STREET / SUBURB



STATE THE DEGREE WICH YOU ARE SEEKING A SCHOLARSHIP: MPhil or PhD

SECTION B (TO BE COMPLETED BY REFEREE)

TITLE FIRST N AME L AST N AME

STREET / SUBURB



KNOWLEDGE OF APPLICANT

In what capacity do you know the applicant? ! Academic Supervisor ! Other (please explain):

How would you rate this applicant’s research ability? ! Top 5%

! Top 15%

! Top 10%

! Less than the Top 15%

What is your level of support for this applicant(Academic Performance and Potential)?

! Unreserved

! Recommended

! Strongly Recommended

! Not Recommended



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COMMENTS

If you wish to clarify any of the above statements or add any comments on the applicant’s suitability for thescholarship, please do so.

Signature Date

The Referee is Requested to Forward this Report by 31st January 2014 to:

STUDENT ADMINISTRATION CENTRE FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN AND PLANNING


Fax: + 61 2 9036 9532

[email protected]


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ACADEMIC REPORT REFEREE 2

POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPSACADEMIC REPORT REFEREE 2

DUE BY 31ST JANUARY 2014

• For the Applicant: Please complete Section A and pass this form to the person that you wish to actas your academic referee(s). This person should be a senior academic familiarwith your most recent studies.

• For the Referee: Please complete Section B and either Post, Fax or Email form (details below).

SECTION A (TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT)


STREET / SUBURB


EMAIL PHONE (INLCUDING COUNTRY AND AREA CODE) STATE THE DEGREE WICH YOU ARE SEEKING A SCHOLARSHIP: MPhil or PhD

SECTION B (TO BE COMPLETED BY REFEREE)

TITLE FIRST N AME L AST N AME

STREET / SUBURB



KNOWLEDGE OF APPLICANT

In what capacity do you know the applicant? ! Academic Supervisor ! Other (please explain):

How would you rate this applicant’s research ability? ! Top 5%

! Top 15%

! Top 10%

! Less than the Top 15%

What is your level of support for this applicant(Academic Performance and Potential)? ! Unreserved ! Strongly Recommended



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! Recommended ! Not Recommended

COMMENTS

If you wish to clarify any of the above statements or add any comments on the applicant’s suitability for thescholarship, please do so.

Signature

Date

The Referee is Requested to Forward this Report by 31st January 2014 to:

STUDENT ADMINISTRATION CENTRE

FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN AND PLANNING ROOM 212, WILKINSON BUILDING (G04)

THE UNIVERSITY OF S YDNEY NSW 2006

STUDENT ADMINISTRATION CENTRE

FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN AND

PLANNING


[email protected]

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