Australia-Japan Foundation

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Sir Neil Currie Australian Studies Awards

2011-12 Post Graduate Research Program Award

The Post Graduate Research Program Award aims to increase the understanding of Australia in Japan. The Award provides financial support to Japanese scholars and researchers to undertake research at an Australian University or research institution.

We welcome good quality proposals from a broad range of areas. Priorities are given for research in the following areas.

  • Australia Japan relationship within the Asia- Pacific region.
  • Trade, economics, politics
  • Environment
  • Social issues (e.g. aging, women's issues, education) * Australian approaches and subject focues on common issues between Australia and Japan

Value of award

  • Research Program: up to AUD 10,000 for a period of 3-6 months
  • Duration and value will be considered on merit
  • Grant is normally awarded in Japanese currency using the exchange rate at the time of transferring the grant to a recipient's account

Application deadline

Friday 6 April 2012 - marked by close of business day (one round per year)

Award may be used as a contribution towards

  • return economy airfare
  • living costs
  • tuition and administration fee to the receiving institution in Australia, if applicable
  • purchase of materials
  • other necessary costs as approved by the selection committee

Payment for all costs incurred beyond the awarded amount is the responsibility of the awardee.

Eligible candidates must

  • have completed an undergraduate degree and be enrolled in a Masters or PhD course at a Japanese tertiary institution at a time of application
  • have approval from their supervisor in Japan
  • have the approval of the host institution in Australia
  • have met the English language entry requirements of the host institution
  • conduct research between a period of 3-6 months period
  • commence of research or preparation of research to start by no later than the end of June 2012
  • comply with reporting requirements of the program as specified in the Application Form Guideline

How to apply

Download Application Form [WORD 53KB]

Send supporting documents plus one original and two copies of the completed application form to the following address:

Australia-Japan Foundation
SNC Post Graduate Study and
Research Program Award
Australian Embassy
2-1-14, Mita
Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8361

Selection and Notification

The 2011-12 Awardees will be selected by a panel established by the Australia-Japan Foundation. All applicants will be notified of the results by the end of May 2012.

The Award will be formally granted upon receipt of an acceptance form and a funding agreement signed by the successful applicant confirming that they accept all conditions set out by the Foundation in relation to the provision of the Award.

Enquiries

Australia-Japan Foundation
SNC Post Graduate Study and Research Program Award
Email: ajf.japan@dfat.gov.au

List of Prior Awardees

Privacy notice

Personal information collected under this program will be used for the purpose of assessing the eligibility of applicant for this award. Information provided by the applicant may also be disclosed to the proposed host institution.