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La Trobe University Industry Research Scholarship – Parade College (Autism)

Amount

$28597
Per annum, for three and a half years. Fee relief additional.

Opening date

Closing date

Status

Closed

Who is it for?

Future PhD candidates

Where is it available?

Melbourne

How is it paid?

Fortnightly stipend

Background

This prestigious scholarship, established by La Trobe University in partnership with Parade College, will be awarded to an outstanding applicant who is interested in exploring the social practices that connect them with people with Autism within their educational context.

This study will draw on critically reflective practice to position teachers, individuals with autism and their families at the centre of the inquiry. Emerging knowledge and practices will inform understandings of inclusive education more broadly as we seek to respond to the unique educational needs of students with ASD.

Applicants should be interested in exploring one of the following research questions:

  • How does critical reflection on and in practice support students with ASD to thrive in schools? OR
  • How is the professional knowledge teachers have of students with ASD transformed through critically reflective practice?

Benefits of the scholarship include:

  • a La Trobe Research Scholarship for three and a half years, with a value of $28,597.00 per annum, to support your living costs (2020 rate)
  • a fee-relief scholarship for up to four years
  • relocation allowance and publication/thesis allowance
  • opportunities to work with La Trobe’s outstanding researchers, and have access to our suite of professional development programs.

Are you eligible to apply?

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

  • meet the entrance requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy
  • not be receiving another scholarship greater than 75 per cent of the stipend rate for the same purpose
In selecting successful applicants, we prioritise applications from candidates who:
  • will be enrolled full-time and undertaking their research at a La Trobe University campus
  • have completed a Masters by Research or other significant body of research, such as an honours research thesis or lead authorship of a peer-reviewed publication, assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 75 or above

How to apply

If you wish to apply for this scholarship, follow Step 3 on our research application page – please ensure you submit a full application for scholarship and candidature
Please note: As part of your application you are not required to identify a potential supervisor – Sue Grieshaber and Anne Southall are the designated supervisors for this project
In your application, clearly indicate that you wish to be considered for the La Trobe University Industry Research Scholarship – Parade College.
  • the applicant will be required to have a police check or WWCC prior to commencing the position (to be paid for by applicant)

Selection process:

The University will carefully review your application and consider you for this scholarship.

If you are shortlisted for the scholarship and candidature, you will be invited to an interview with representatives of La Trobe and Parade College.

The final decision will be made based on your application and interview. The successful candidate will be made an offer for candidature and scholarship.

You will be advised of an outcome in December 2020.

Who to contact for further information

Anne Southall, A.Southall@latrobe.edu.au