CAEPR PhD Scholarship on Philanthropy and Education

Submitted by Admin on 5 July 2010 - 5:22pm

The Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research (CAEPR), located at the Australian National University, invites applications for an Australian Postgraduate Award (Industry) PhD scholarship. The PhD candidate will participate in research that aims to critically assess the degree to which philanthropic interventions improve Indigenous education outcomes, with the goal of identifying or developing models, strategies and principles of effective partnership and engagement.

The scholar will be required to have a background in anthropology, education or a similar social science discipline.  A demonstrated knowledge of and interest in Indigenous Australian communities and people is required.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are particularly encouraged to apply. 

The scholarship includes a stipend of $27,222 per annum (tax free) for three years.  Applications close on 31 July 2010.  For more information go to the CAEPR website or contact Dr Jerry Schwab (Tel (02) 61258208, Email: Jerry.Schwab@anu.edu.au) or Dr Janet Hunt (Tel (02) 61258209, Email: Janet.Hunt@anu.edu.au).

Created 05 Jul 2010, updated 06 Jul 2010