Updated 27 November 2015
School of Language, Social and Political
Sciences
Application for PhD Research-Related Funding
Please complete this application if you are a PhD student in the School of Language, Social and Political
Sciences (LSAPS) seeking financial support for a research-related activity, e.g. conference funding, fieldwork, etc.
The fund is contestable and subject to the availability of funds. Each application will be evaluated by the LSAPS
Research Committee on its merit taking into account the probability that the activity will: (a) result in a quality
output, and (b) will have a positive impact on your research and job prospects. The funds cannot be used for
transcription, thesis editing, to purchase computer equipment or for meals/food (this does not include the conference
dinner which is usually part of the registration fee). The committee will not normally fund applications for
publishing in a journal. However, special applications can be made to the chair of the committee and will be
assessed on the ranking/reputation of the journal and support of the supervisors (Note: applicants will need to
provide information about the standing of the journal in the field). Awardees are required to give an informal
presentation of their research at a LSAP Postgrad Research Brownbag after receiving the funds.
For conference funding, you should submit a request soon after having submitted an abstract although acceptance
of your paper is a pre-requisite for the final approval of funds. Proposals must be submitted in advance of
expenditure and received as early as possible to take advantage of cheaper flights, early bird registrations, etc. If you
are awarded funds, note that airfare, accommodation and other expenses must be prepaid by an LSAP administrative
staff member.
Postgraduate students may apply for up to a maximum of $1,500 per year. Please submit an electronic copy of the
application with supporting materials to tiina.vares@canterbury.ac.nz
Name:
Department:
Student I.D. Number:
Year first enrolled in PhD (full or part-time):
Expected completion date:
or
Year first enrolled in MA (Full or part-time):
Expected completion date:
Name of primary supervisor (include brief letter of support):
Reason for request:
Conference funding
Research-related activity
Amount requested: ___________
NOTE: Supporting documentation as listed below MUST accompany the application (if applicable). Failure to
supply the required documentation will mean that your application will NOT be considered.
TICK all documentation that is included with this application:
[ ] Quotation for airfare
[ ] Quotation for accommodation
[ ] Quotation for registration
[ ] Conference abstract or summary of research activity
[ ] Acceptance letter/email or conference programme
[ ] A copy of your CV
[ ] Brief letter of support from your primary supervisor (can be in the form of an email).
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1. CONFERENCE FUNDING REQUEST. Please provide the following information:
a. Conference name and organization:
b. Conference dates and location:
c. Title of presentation:
d. Abstract submitted to conference:
2. NON-CONFERENCE FUNDING REQUEST. Please provide the following information
a. Project name:
b. Location of research activity:
c. Dates of activity (if applicable):
d. An abstract (250 words max.) describing the activity and supporting documentation, as appropriate, e.g. letter
of invitation.
3. VALUE OF ACTIVITY. State why this activity is crucial to your research (250 words max.).
4. PREVIOUS FUNDING received from the School:
(a) Year: ……………………….
Amount awarded: ………………………………
Activity (e.g. conference, fieldwork): ………………………..........................................................................................................
Title: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….........................................
Output emanating from funding, e.g. publication, seminar, Brownbag presentation, thesis chapter:
……………………………………………………………………………….....................................................................................
(b) Year: ……………………….
Amount awarded: ………………………………
Activity (e.g. conference, fieldwork): ………………………..........................................................................................................
Title: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….........................................
Output emanating from funding, e.g. publication seminar, Brownbag presentation, thesis chapter:
………………………………………………………………………………......................................................................................
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5. Detailed Budget. Please provide a budget showing all expenditures. Justify each cost and show how each
amount is calculated. Please see the School website for information about new travel procedures
http://www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/lsap/Forms.shtml
a. CONFERENCE REQUEST:
Amount
(NZ$)
Details (e.g. departing arrival cities, research expense)
Amount
(NZ$)
Details
Economy class airfare
Conference registration
Accommodation
Other (provide details)
Total expenses:
Amount requested:
b. RESEARCH FUNDING REQUEST:
List relevant expenses
Total expenses:
Amount requested:
6. Submit an electronic copy of your request to tiina.vares@canterbury.ac.nz
6. Name and number of the person to contact in an emergency (Required by the UC Health and Safety Policy):
Name:
Phone Number:
Office Use Only
Date application received: ………………………...
Decision Notified …………………………
Decision
Amount Granted ………………………….
Yes
No
Other Conditions ……………………………………………………………………………………………
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