Humanities and Social Sciences

Greek Studies Program

Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens - Travel/Research Scholarships

Background

The Classical Association of Victoria, La Trobe University and the University of Melbourne are each offering a scholarship, in association with the Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens (AAIA), to enable three Honours or Postgraduate students to travel to Greece in 2008/2009 to undertake academic research.

Who is eligible?

Scholarships are open students conducting archaeological research and other related fields such as Ancient History, Art History, Classical Literature, Material Culture Studies and Heritage Management.

What is expected of me?

Successful applicants will be expected to undertake a research program while in Greece and to write a short report for the Bulletin of the Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens upon their return.

How much is the scholarship?

The value of the scholarships will be $3000 in each instance. It is expected that this will cover the airfare and contribute toward the cost of accommodation in Greece.

What other support will I get?

The AAIA will provide support in Athens, in the form of access to the Institute's library facilities and to those of other academic institutions in Athens. If rooms are available, applicants are expected to stay at the AAIA while in Athens.

When do I travel?

There is no specific limit to the duration of time spent in Greece but candidates should provide an approximate indication of the date and length of their proposed stay. It is expected that travel to Greece will be undertaken in 2009.

How do I apply?

Applications are due by early 2009 (date TBA) and should include the following:

1. a brief Curriculum Vitae
2. an outline of the proposed research (no more than one page), with an approximate indication of the date and length of time to be spent in Greece and an indication of why a visit to Greece is appropriate
3. the names of two academic referees

Applications should be submitted in hard copy to:

Dr Jenny Webb, Archaeology Program, La Trobe University, Victoria 3086

Further information

Please contact Roger Scott, r.scott@unimelb.edu.au or Jenny Webb, jenny.webb@latrobe.edu.au