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AGC News 19th October - 1st November 2009

New Master of Philosophy program in 2010
2009 Annual Review of Progress due 31st October
Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851
Higher Degree by Research Supervisor Induction Workshop
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan - (CSFP)
The Bill Cowan Barr Smith Library Fellowship
Postgraduate Scholarships Currently Available

New Master of Philosophy Program in 2010

A new Master of Philosophy program will commence from 1 January 2010 and has been created to provide a single Masters level research degree, which, like the PhD is immediately recognisable to employers and others as a benchmark of students standard of achievement in research. It also provides a unique opportunity for eligible students with a flexible entry pathway into this program direct from a Bachelor degree awarded by an Australian University without the need to complete Honours. Successful completion of the Master of Philosophy program will provide a pathway to entry into a Doctor of Philosophy program.

From 1 January 2011, this program will supersede all named Masters by Research Degrees currently available at the University of Adelaide. It will be the only Master degree at the University that meets the provisions of the Research Training Scheme (RTS).

During the 2010 transition period, it will still be possible for applicants to apply for a place in a named Master by Research program in accordance with the relevant 2009 program rules. However, as the new Master of Philosophy program is the University’s preferred option, applicants are encouraged to apply for this program.

Applicants are advised to contact the relevant postgraduate coordinator if they wish to discuss their most suitable option.

Procedures for lodgement of applications for the Master of Philosophy or one of the superseded named Master by Research programs are as follows:

Applicants Who Have Completed Or Are Completing An Honours Degree In 2009

Applicants who have completed or are completing an Honours program and are applying for the Master of Philosophy or a named Master Research Degree are required to lodge the application for admission and/or scholarship by 31 October 2009 to be considered for entry in 2010. The form 'Admission and/or Scholarship Application form Higher Degree by Research' is available at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/m_phil.html

These applicants will be eligible to apply for all relevant available scholarships.

Applicants Who Do Not Have And Will Not Complete An Honours Degree In 2009

Applicants who do not have and will not complete an Honours degree in 2009 and who wish to apply for the Master of Philosophy program must complete a separate application form which must be lodged by 13 November 2009 to be considered for entry in 2010. The form 'Admission and/or Scholarship for Master of Philosophy No Honours' is available at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/m_phil.html

Eligible Master of Philosophy applicants will be able to compete for a limited number of scholarships valued at $20,000 pa tax free (subject to funding).

To be eligible to compete for the dedicated Master of Philosophy scholarships, applicants must:

be an Australian/NZ citizen or Australian Permanent resident and
be applying for admission to the Master of Philosophy on the basis of a bachelor level qualification.

International applicants will continue to be enrolled in the named Master programs in 2010 with a view to implementing the Master of Philosophy program fully in 2011.

Please contact the Graduate Centre on 8303 5882 for further information.
Master of Philosophy website

2009 Annual Review of Progress due 31st October

A reminder that all Annual Reviews of Progress are due to be submitted to the Adelaide Graduate Centre by 31 October 2009 (as this is a Saturday the deadline this year is extended to Monday 2nd November 5pm). If you are having difficulty meeting the deadline, please get your Principal Supervisor to contact the Adelaide Graduate Centre as soon as possible by email to kim.crawford@adelaide.edu.au to discuss the possibility of an extension.

Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851

Could I draw to your attention the following web-site http://www.royalcommission1851.org.uk/ which outlines the awards offered for 2010. The "Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851" offers a number of fellowships across the areas of scientific and engineering research, industrial design and the built environment. Outstanding PhD students who are citizens of the UK, Commonwealth, Republic of Ireland or Pakistan and are looking for a post-doctoral experience should consult this web-site.

The closing day for the three-year research fellowship in 25 February 2010.

Higher Degree by Research Supervisor Induction Workshop

HDR Supervisor Induction Workshop
A special session of the HDR Supervisor Induction Workshop is to be held:

Friday 30th October
2.30 - 5.00pm
Seminar Room, Adelaide Graduate Centre
Level 6, 115 Grenfell St

If you wish to be registered as a supervisor of postgraduate research students at the University of Adelaide, in either principal or co-supervisor capacity, then you must attend a Research Supervisor Induction Workshop.

For further information & links to our workshop booking facility see our website.

Places are limited, so please book early.

For additional enquiries contact researchereducation@adelaide.edu.au

Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan - (CSFP)

UK Awards 2010 Open Commonwealth citizens who have completed a first degree or master’s degree with First Class Honours, and who are permanently resident in Commonwealth countries other than UK. Limited UK institutions are participating in this scheme for 2010.

Closing Date: 2nd November

More informaiton available on the Postgraduate Travel Scholarships webpage.

The Bill Cowan Barr Smith Library Fellowship

Open Research using the Barr Smith Library collections by students undertaking a postgraduate research degree, either commencing or in progress, and currently residing temporarily or permanently in Australia. Postdoctoral researchers may be eligible within three years of a doctoral award where the research is being undertaken in attachment to an Australian University.

More information available on Library website

Closing Date: 30th November

Postgraduate Scholarships Currently Available

To view a list of currently available postgraduate scholarships go to: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/

To view a list of postgraduate research scholarships available to commencing international applicants go to: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/international/