19 May 2020

AGC e-News

Director's Message

Dear HDR Students,

It has been another very busy month as we continue to work through the current Covid-19 situation and adapt to an ever-evolving flood of new information becoming available.

In response to government changes and taxation advice, the University has converted the 60-day COVID-19 Special Leave provision to a 60-day Candidature and Scholarship Extension.

This means that students who are presently in receipt of a University-funded stipend scholarship whose research is heavily affected by the current circumstances can apply for up to 60 calendar days COVID-19 Extension of their scholarship at the current rate applicable. I encourage you to read the information available on our FAQ website and on the actual application form as we are receiving a huge amount of enquiries and applications that we are processing as soon as possible.

As the pandemic continues to bring a heightened degree of uncertainty, stress and anxiety, we are working with Student Life and Counselling Services on offerings for HDR students. Please have a look at the recording of a Q&A session What’s stressing you out? and watch out for future invitations to meditation webinars and alike.

While we are all in home office, I would like to ask students who are submitting their theses to send a funny submission photo through of yourself so that we can celebrate your great achievement via Twitter @GradCentreUofA and post on the submission gallery page on our website.

Finally, over the last couple of days I have attended a few HDR Zoom catch-ups which has been lots of fun, and I am happy to Zoom-bomb your meetings if you would like to ask any Covid-19-related questions and anything regarding the AGC’s activities and measures, just let me know.

Take care and stay safe,

Doreen Krumbiegel
Director, Adelaide Graduate Centre

Tip of the Month: Help us help you!

When sending emails to the Adelaide Graduate Centre or lodging a form or thesis, please include your Student ID (minus the ‘a’) and the name of your School or Discipline.

Many of our staff respond to enquiries in specific Schools and when we know who you are and which School you’re from, it is easy to direct your enquiry appropriately and to locate your details in our systems. We won’t need to spend time working out which of the Smith’s, Nguyen’s, Williams’ or Wang’s you are, instead, we can spend that time helping you!

There is no need to type out your details every time, simply create a signature file that contains all your contact information. ITDS have produced a step-by-step guide on how to do this and here is a suggested format you can copy:

Prefix, First Name, Family Name
PhD/Master by Research Candidate
Student ID: 123456
School/Discipline of X
The University of Adelaide, AUSTRALIA 5005
Ph : +61 8 8313 XXXX
e-mail: firstname.familyname@adelaide.edu.au

2020 Mid-Year Research Scholarship Round

Applications for the Mid-Year Scholarship Round are now open. For details, please visit the Scholarship and ‘How To Apply’ pages.

Closing dates:

International Mid-Year Round (for international students currently enrolled at the University and completing at the end of this semester) applications close on 31 May 2020
Domestic Mid-Year Round applications close on 15 June 2020

To register interest or arrange a time for consultation, please contact the Adelaide Graduate Centre via

Virtual 3 Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition

Have you heard? In 2020, the 3MT competition will be moving online in a virtual format via video submission!

The 3 Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a national competition that challenges Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students to effectively explain their research to a non-specialist audience. You’ll have 1 slide and 3 minutes to tell our community about your research and why it matters… Are you up to the challenge? Don’t miss this chance to develop your academic, presentation, and communication skills.

Register on the 3MT website by 19 June or attend the 3MT Information Session, 2 June, 3:00pm.

Postgraduate Scholarship Opportunities

The Adelaide Graduate Centre maintains a searchable database of available scholarship opportunities (both full scholarships and supplementary scholarships), funded by both the University of Adelaide and external funding bodies. While the majority of available scholarships are awarded as part of the standard admission and scholarship rounds for domestic and international students, some are awarded at different times throughout the year, and may have a separate application process. Visit the Postgraduate Scholarships Website regularly for up to date information on current scholarship opportunities.

LF & D Denholm Supplementary Scholarship (Applications close 22 May 2020)

Applications for the LF & D Denholm Supplementary Scholarship are now open. Applications are open to full time higher degree students undertaking research in the field of European (including British) History. Applicants must already be in receipt of a major scholarship. Further information and the application form can be found on the scholarships website.

AINSE 2020 Residential Student Scholarships (RSS) – expressions of interest now open (submissions close 31 May 2020)

Residential Student Scholarships (RSSs) available from AINSE Ltd, for first year PhD’s undertaking studies aligned with ANSTO’s research, for a higher degree at an AINSE-member university. Expressions of interest (EOI) will be received by 11:59 pm AEST 31st May 2020.

FUNDING: $7,500 per annum top-up stipend, $5,000 travel and accommodation allowance (extra $5,200 funding eligibility for interstate applicants).

EOI’s from first-year PhD students undertaking strategic ANSTO research: The Environment, Human Health, the Nuclear Fuel Cycle, Defence and Space Industries, and Fusion (aligning with ANSTO and ITER). Research is at ANSTO for an average of six months annually or more, as a single block of time or separate visitations.

Email a one page (A4) abstract to AINSE following the requirements at the AINSE Residential Student Scholarship webpage.

School of Social Sciences PhD Scholarship in Politics and International Relations (Open until filled - successful candidate must commence by 1 June 2020)

The scholarship is supported by the Faculty of Arts (Divisional Scholarship), and is part of an Australian Research Council Discovery Project: The Proscription of Terrorist Organisations in Illiberal States. The appointee will also be affiliated with Professor Lee Jarvis at the School of Politics, Philosophy, Language and Communication Studies at the University of East Anglia. The HDR candidate’s project is expected to be in the field of Politics and International Relations (though students with a cognate background in Law, Sociology or similar are encouraged to apply). For further information, please visit the scholarships website.

NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships (Sapphire account created by 2 June 2020, minimum data due 10 June 2020, internal closing date for complete applications 22 June 2020)

The NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships scheme funds successful applicants to attain a research postgraduate degree (PhD or Masters). It aims to support those outstanding health and medical graduates early in their career so they can be trained to conduct research that is internationally competitive and develop a capacity for original independent research within Australia.

Intending applicants who do not yet have a Sapphire account must lodge their user request form no later than 5pm AEST Monday 2 June 2020. Failure to do so may result in the application not proceeding.

Minimum data is due no later than 10 June 17:00 AEST – applications which do not have the required information by this date will not proceed.

In addition: you will need to submit your completed application in Sapphire by 22 June 2020 (Institution internal closing date). The AGC will then review and provide feedback on your application, before submitting it to NHMRC.

Please read the information on the scholarships website carefully.

Fulbright Scholarships (Applications close 6 July 2020)

Looking ahead to 2021/22? Why not apply for postgraduate study or research exchange to the US?

Fulbright Scholarship applications are open until 6 July 2020 with more opportunities on offer than ever before. Take your research/study to the US and connect with active, engaged and passionate collaborators at any US institution. Open to Australian postgraduate students (future and current), and can cover tuition/visiting researcher expenses, as well as travel and living costs. The Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship supports:

Students seeking to complete up to two semesters of their Australian postgraduate program in the U.S.
Students who wish to undertake a full American Master’s degree
Current Australian PhD students who seek to complete a period of research in the U.S.
Australian students who wish to complete an American PhD program

More Information, webinar or email. Applications close 6 July 2020.

ARC – PhD Scholarship – Coarse Geometry: a novel approach to the Callias index and topological matter (applications open until filled)

This scholarship is supported by an Australian Research Council Discovery Grant, DP200100729, and the successful student will be supervised by Prof Mathai Varghese and either of Dr Peter Hochs or Dr Guo Chuan Thiang. Topics include: index theory, geometric analysis, noncommutative geometry, mathematics of condensed matter physics, coarse geometry and topology.

To be considered for this scholarship, students should be eligible to enrol as a commencing student in a full-time PhD research program in Pure Mathematics. This opportunity is available to both domestic and international students. More information is available on the scholarships website.

PhD Scholarship in theory and modelling of ice-shelf disintegration (applications open)

The scholarship is being funded to support a full-time PhD student who will undertake research modelling ice shelf vibrations forced by ocean waves, and will be working under the supervision of Associate Professor Luke Bennetts. There are three topics available for this PhD project, and is appropriate for those interested in dynamics, modelling and computation, and application to Antarctic science.

Applicants should hold an Honours degree in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering or a related field, and be eligible for admission to a PhD at the University of Adelaide. More information about scholarship eligibility and how to apply is available on the scholarships website.

Primary Industries AgTech PhD Scholarship (expressions of interest open until filled)

The Primary Industries AgTech PhD Scholarship at The University of Adelaide is funded by Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) to support a full time PhD student who is undertaking research in a topic that will aid or improve primary industry production or profitability through the application of technology. Full details available on the scholarships website.

SmartSat CRC Scholarship (applications open)

The SmartSat CRC is the largest space industry-research collaboration in Australia’s history. The SmartSat CRC invites expressions of interest for higher degrees by research (Masters and PhD) scholarships commencing in 2020. Scholarships are available for Australian residents. Non-residents will be considered, subject to project-specific requirements. Applicants will need to have a First-Class Honours degree or equivalent in a related discipline. More information is available on the scholarships website.

HDR Industry Opportunities

Call for New Projects – The University of Adelaide Industry PhD (UAiPhD) Program

The next round of our UAiPhD program has launched and we invite interested supervisors to submit proposals until 28 June 2020.

Under the UAiPhD scheme, the research project is developed in collaboration between an industry partner and the University. Industry partners are not limited to private companies, and can include eligible government bodies and non-profit organisations.

Once recruited the 4-year UAiPhD program includes a 6-month industry placement for successful students together with selected industry development activities. Candidates are supported by a University Supervisor and an Industry Supervisor for the entire program and receive an attractive scholarship.

If you are interested in this program, please email HDR Industry Enquiries for more information and visit our website.

Adelaide Graduate Centre Website Links

Respect. Now. Always.

The University seeks to promote an inclusive, respectful and fair environment for all people whilst engaged in University-related activities. A range of services are available to assist students who have safety concerns or have experienced bullying, sexual harassment or assault. For further information, help, or to report an incident, please visit the Safer Campus Community website.

As a student of the University, you can help to keep your campus safe by looking out for your own safety, and the safety of others and by conducting yourself in a manner consistent with the Student Charter. Remember that unacceptable behaviours such as Harassment, Discrimination, Bullying and Victimisation are not tolerated at the University.

Free, independent and confidential Counselling Service

Did you know that as a Postgraduate Student you are entitled to access counselling services provided to students at The University of Adelaide. To find out more information visit the Counselling Centre website.

Free and confidential Disability Service

As a Postgraduate Student you are also eligible for assistance from the Disability Service if you have a disability or ongoing medical condition. Information about the nature of your disability is not disclosed – information obtained from you about the functional impact of the disability is shared with academic staff solely for the purpose of assisting you with your studies. Details relating to the Disability Service and the on line registration process can be found on the Disability website.

Useful resources for staff can be found at the staff section of the Disability website.