Australian Centre on China in the World (CIW) of Australian National University is offering PhD scholarships in any of the disciplines of the humanities and the social sciences and with a strong focus on China. Scholarships are open to domestic (Australia, New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents) and international students. Scholarships will be for three years at a rate of $30,000 AUD per year, a rate higher than the present Australian Postgraduate Award stipend. Depending on approval, scholarship can be extended by six months.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in any of the disciplines of the humanities and the social sciences and with a strong focus on China.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD degree level at the Australian National University.
Scholarship Provider: Australian Centre on China in the World (CIW) of Australian National University
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Accreditation: Australian National University is an accredited university. Australian National University is accredited by the Group of Eight, IARU, APR, AURA, ASAIHL.
Eligibility: After successfully recruiting seven among domestic and international students in 2013, CIW is launching its second round of PhD Scholarships. Scholarships are open to domestic (Australia, New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents) and international students. Applications for up to eight scholarships are welcome from research students with interest in any of the disciplines of the humanities and the social sciences and with a strong focus on China.
 Scholarship Open for International Students: Australia, New Zealand and international students can apply for these PhD scholarships.
Scholarship Description: 
Australian Centre on China in the World (CIW) is an interdisciplinary research institution established to enhance the existing capabilities of The Australian National University (ANU) in the field of Chinese studies. It aims to be an integrated, world-leading institution for Chinese Studies and the understanding of China, or what has been called ‘Greater China’ or the ‘Chinese Commonwealth’ (the People’s Republic of China, the Hong Kong and Macau Special Administrative Regions, as well as Taiwan and the Chinese diaspora), on a global scale.
Number of award(s): Up to eight PhD scholarships are offered.
Duration of award(s): Scholarships are offered for 3 years. Depending on approval, scholarship can be extended by six months.
What does it cover? Scholarships will be for three years at a rate of $30,000 AUD per year, a rate higher than the present Australian Postgraduate Award stipend. CIW will also provide access to a “skill development fund†to enable students to participate in training activities deemed necessary to the research endeavour of the candidate. Skill development may include language training in Chinese or other skills relevant to the topic of the dissertation.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: The Australian Centre on China in the World Scholarship is considered as part of application for admission to the ANU PhD Program. When completing your application, in the “Scholarship†section please indicate clearly “China in the World Scholarshipâ€Â.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st August 2014 for international students, 31 October 2014 for domestic (Australian & New Zealand citizens and Australian Permanent Residents) students.
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