Vassilogianis PhD Scholarship
Background
Scholarship code: SRS-25032
This scholarship has been established thanks to the generosity and vision of the late Mr Anastassios Vassilogianis, benefactor of La Trobe University's Greek Studies program. It is a testament to his desire to support Hellenic studies and research for and by students enrolled in Greek Studies at La Trobe University.
As an applicant, you should have an interest in Greek language and/or culture, relating to Greece or the diaspora, or both. Your research topic may relate to culture, art, archaeology, history, language, literature, migration, identity, society, politics, education, or a range of other themes, developed in consultation with your supervisor.
Benefits of the scholarship
- a La Trobe Research Scholarship for three and a half years, with a value of $35,000 per annum (pro-rata), to support your living costs (2025 rate)
- a fee-relief scholarship for up to four years
- opportunities to work with La Trobe’s outstanding researchers, and have access to our suite of professional development programs
- an allowance up to $10,000 over three years to assist with conference and other related travel
- the successful candidate will have access to the 'Dardalis Archives of the Hellenic Diaspora', curated by the La Trobe University Library. This collection reflects the migration of Greeks to Australia, especially in the post-WWII period (1950s and 1960s)
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, then follow Step 3 and 4 to submit your full application for scholarship and candidature.
Domestic applicants should select the 'Graduate Research - Specialist Research Scholarship' option when prompted to select a scholarship in the application portal, and provide the relevant scholarship code as listed above.
International applicants should select the 'Other' option when prompted to select a scholarship in StudyLink, and provide the relevant scholarship code as listed above.
Please note: As part of your application you are not required to identify a potential supervisor – Dr Stavroula (Stephie) Nikoloudis is the designated supervisor for this project.
Selection process
Candidates may be contacted for an interview (either in person or online).
You will be advised of an outcome by the end of August 2025.
Who to contact for further information
Dr Stavroula (Stephie) Nikoloudis, s.nikoloudis@latrobe.edu.au