The Australian Scholarships Group (ASG) Travel Grant
1. Objectives of the scheme
The ASG Travel Grants are provided to support Higher Degree by Research (HDR)
candidates to:
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Develop their research work for academic publication
Seek a wider audience for their work through conference presentation; and to
Collaborate with relevant scholars in the field.
Two ASG travel grants are awarded annually. The scheme offers one award of $4000 per
semester to support the candidate’s attendance at an academic research conference to
present their research or to fund travel to work with another scholar to further develop their
research.
2.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply.
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All Faculty of Education HDR students, other than Monash University continuing staff
members, who are currently enrolled can apply for this grant. Candidates under
examination or in lapsed candidature are not eligible.
One nominated article that has been accepted for publication after 31st October 2015,
by a high quality academic journal or book. Documentary evidence of acceptance
from the publishers/review panel needs to be submitted with the application. Also
provide the comments of the reviewers, if available. Applicant must be the first
author of the nominated article. Alternatively,
One article accepted for presentation at a conference and refereed for publication.
Documentary evidence from conference organizers of article acceptance for
presentation must be provided. Applicant must be the first author of the nominated
article.
Candidate must present a concise and productive travel plan to utilise the grant by
30th June 2017.
Candidate who has not previously received an ASG Travel Grant. This condition is
placed to give all students an equal opportunity for a chance at a successful outcome.
Only one nominated article is to be presented. An application with presentation of more than
one article WILL NOT be processed. The candidate’s supervisor must provide a clear
statement of support for the application.
Round 2 applications will close on 31st October 2016. Round 1 - 2017 applications are
due by 30th April 2017.
3. Selection
An ASG Selection Panel convened by the Chair of the Research Degrees Committee, with 2
other members to be nominated by the Research Degrees Committee (RDC) will determine
the awards.
Selection will be based on:
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the quality of the publication and
the quality of the proposed travel plan;
Successful applicants will be announced by 16 May for Round one and by 16 November for
Round two.
4. Conditions of the scheme
The awardee must submit a report to the Research Degrees Office, Room G06, Building 6,
Clayton upon his/her return from travel. A copy of this report will also be submitted to the
ASG and to the Research Degrees Committee for record. Download a report form at:
http://www.monash.edu/education/research/degrees/current-students/funding
Study Away
At least 4 to 6 weeks before the departure to attend the conference or any other approved
travel activity the awardee will need to apply for Study Away with Monash Institute of
Graduate Research (MIGR). Please note that the university’s international travel policy and
procedures also apply to postgraduate research students. A copy of the travel policy is
available at: http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/workplace-policy/international/procedure-staffinternational-travel.html
Travel Insurance
All students travelling on approved study away are required to register on the Insurance
Services website located at:
http://intranet.monash.edu.au/finance/firm/insurance/businesstravel/index.html
Please ensure that the following documents are attached with your final application.
1. A copy of the nominated article.
2. Documentary evidence of acceptance from the publishers/review panel.
3. Comments of the reviewers, if available.
4. If you are proposing to use this Grant to attend conference(s); please submit a copy of
your conference abstract and documentary evidence of acceptance from the
conference (for example, email or letter of acceptance; or a copy of the conference
proceedings) with this application form, if available.
The Australian Scholarships Group (ASG) Travel Grant Application Form
Privacy Notice: The information on this form is collected for the primary purpose of assessing your application for the ASG Travel Grant application.
Other purposes of collection include attending to administrative matters, corresponding with you and statistical analyses. If you choose not to complete all
the questions on this form, it may not be possible for Faculty to assess your application. You have a right to access personal information that Monash
University holds about you, subject to any exceptions in relevant legislation. If you wish to seek access to your personal information or inquire about the
handling of your personal information, please contact the University Privacy Officer on (03) 9905 6011.
Section A - To be completed by applicant
Personal Details
Surname:
Title:
Given names:
Address:
Postcode:
Telephone no:
E-mail address:
Residency status:
Australian citizen
Permanent resident
Enrolment Details
Student ID no:
Course name:
Course code:
Course start date:
Course end date:
Application round number
Enrolment status:
of
20___
Full-time
Part-time
On campus
Off campus (i.e External)
Other
Supervisor(s):
Topic of postgraduate research (max 250 words):
This is purely for our records and will not be used in judging your nomination :
Nominated Publication Details
Please submit a copy of ONLY ONE article and documentary evidence of acceptance from
the publisher (for example, email or letter of acceptance; or index of the published
journal/book) needs to be submitted with this application form. (Note: multiple articles
submitted will NOT be assessed)
Please provide a full citation of your nominated publication.
Please provide relevant information about the quality of the journal/book and its standing in
the relevant field of research (max 250 words – use dot points):
List of journals highly recommended by the Faculty (docx 73Kb) is available from here:
http://intranet.monash.edu.au/education/research/
Details of the proposed travel plan
Please propose a concise and productive travel plan to utilise the grant by 30th June 2017.
Please indicate how participating in this scheme will assist you with your research
development and dissemination of it. (max 250 words – use dot points).
If you are proposing to use this Grant to attend conference(s); please submit a copy of your conference abstract
and documentary evidence of acceptance from the conference (for example, email or letter of acceptance; or a
copy of the conference proceedings) with this application form, if available.
Previous publications
Please list full citations of your publications since your enrolment in the current HDR
program. Please attach a separate document if the space below is not adequate.
Please justify your application by making a short case indicating why you believe you
should receive this award (max 250 words – use dot points)
Candidate’s signature: ……………………………
Date: …………………………
Candidate’s signature: ………………………………………Date: …………………………
After completing this section applicants should forward the application form (in Word
document) to their supervisor for completion of Section B.
Take responsibility for your application by ensuring the form and its attachments are copied and lodged by the
closing date.
Section B - To be completed by the main supervisor (preferably, in confidence)
(Kindly submit the form in Word or PDF)
It is essential that applicant’s supervisor provide the following information to the selection
panel:
I certify that research work undertaken by the candidate to produce the
nominated publication is an integral part of the candidate’s research
program.
I certify that proposed travel plan is an integral part of the candidate’s
research program.
Yes
No
Yes
No
Please report briefly on the progress of the applicant’s current research project
Please provide your comments on applicant’s proposed travel plan
Supervisor’s signature: …………………..………………………Date: …………………………
(Please print name): ………………………………………………………………………………..
Section C - To be completed by the Faculty Selection Panel Only
ASG Travel Grant
Faculty Ranking Sheet
Year
Round
A. Student Details
Faculty:
Department:
Student ID:
Surname:
Given Name:
Course:
Citizenship:
B. Ranking and Comments
To be completed by the Chair of the Selection Panel
Please rank the above applicant for the ASG Travel Grant. For details regarding the eligibility criteria, please refer to the guidelines.
Ranked
of
Applicants
Please state below the reasons for the ranking and provide justification for the relative ranking of the applicant:
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Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ________________________
Print name: _________________________________________________
Please complete, sign and return this form to:
Faculty of Education
Faculty Research Degrees Office
Ground Floor, Building 6, Clayton Campus
Wellington Road, VIC 3800