Jack Keating Fund Scholarship at University of Melbourne

The Melbourne Graduate School of Education and the Jack Keating Fund Scholarship Committee are delighted to offer financial assistance to enable the creation of a policy paper.  This paper would support policy research in Australia in the field of education where the research is likely to impact on greater equality of opportunity and educational outcomes and the advancement of social justice.

The Melbourne curriculum is a distinctive curriculum that gives students a wider understanding of the world beyond their degree. Equipped with a breadth and depth of knowledge, Melbourne graduates are flexible, adaptable and ready for any future.
The university comprises ten separate academic units and is associated with numerous institutes and research centres, including the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research and the Grattan Institute. The university has fifteen graduate schools, including the Melbourne Business School, the Melbourne Law School and the Melbourne Medical School.
The University of Melbourne will provide the tuition fees for the course:

• The recipient would receive up to $20,000 to create a 15-20 page policy paper (desktop research, no ethics required) over a six-month period, with the possibility of a three-month extension if required.
• 70% paid to the recipient up front with the remainder paid at the completion of the paper.

Eligibility criteria for the Jack Keating Fund Scholarship

 To be eligible, you must;

• be a staff or student at the University of Melbourne, OR
• be a person or organization external to the University.

Eligible Countries: International

Type: Graduate degree

Value of Award: Up to $20,000

Number of Awards: 1

Method of Application: The students need to log in to the university’s online portal and apply. No application is required. You will be automatically considered for this award.

Application Deadline: October 31, 2022.

To apply: https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/jack-keating-fund-policy-paper