The University of South Australia has established the MF & MH Joyner Higher Degree by Research Scholarships for the academic year 2022-2023.

The scholarship includes a living allowance stipend of $30,000 per annum for the selected candidates. Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants will be eligible to receive an increased stipend rate of $45,076 per annum and a fee offset or waiver for the standard term of the program.  The applicants must hold relevant and appropriate academic qualifications (e.g., Honours with Distinction in Visual Art) to be considered.

This project will provide a context for Contemporary Art higher degree candidates to pursue research topics and questions of their determination, with the intention that the research will contribute to the advancement of understanding and practice in the visual arts. Projects focusing on experimental art practices, or new paradigms for how visual art may be practiced or engaged, are especially welcome.

The University of South Australia is a public research university in the Australian state of South Australia. The university stands among the top 150 universities in Australia and the top 500 universities globally and is ranked 363^rdin QS World University Rankings 2023.

Why choose to study at the University of South Australia? The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise on the global stage, agile and astute, known for relevance, equity, and excellence. Through a partnered, end-user-informed culture of teaching and research with a commitment to outstanding service, continuous improvement, and sustainability, UniSA educates and prepares global learners from all backgrounds, instilling professional skills, knowledge, and capacity drive for lifelong learning.

Application Deadline:  Applications will close on Sunday, 16^th October 2022.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of South Australia
• Department: NA
• Course Level: PhD or Masters by Research
• Award: $30,000
• Number of Awards: NA
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: Domestic
• The award can be taken in Australia.

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Australia.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: The applicants can undertake any PhD or Master by Research of choice in the 2D, 3D, and 4D areas taught at the University of South Australia.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• The applicants can be Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents of Australia, including permanent humanitarian visa holders.
• The applicants must submit a portfolio of creative works with evidence of an associated record of visual arts exhibitions at recognized venues.
• The applicants must provide examples of critical writing on visual art theory and practice.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Students are required to apply for admission via the application portal of the university. Interested students are required to submit a separate scholarship application form.
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
• CV
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Research proposal
• Admission Requirements: The applicants must have an honors degree or a Bachelor’s degree with Honours of at least class 2a standard in an appropriate discipline.
• Language Requirement: The applicants must meet the English language requirements of the university.

Benefits

The University of South Australia will award the selected candidates a scholarship of $30,000 per annum along with a fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program.

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