Cultural Environments and Heritage Honours Scholarship

These scholarships enable honours students to access the materials and expertise of some of Tasmania’s leading cultural institutions as part of their research program. Participating organisations include the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Port Arthur Historic Site, National Trust, Morris Miller Library, Heritage Tasmania and Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office. Up to eight awards are available. For the full details of the program and a list of projects available in 2010 see the Cultural Environments and Heritage website: www.utas.edu.au/arts/ceh/

Eligibility

Available to students undertaking honours in Aboriginal studies, Asian studies, Classics, English, fine arts, history or sociology.

Amount

$4,000

Duration

One year

Closing Date

31 October 2009

Apply

Applicants should apply online and forward a copy of the referee's report to two referees. All potential honours students should make contact with the Honours Coordinator in their discipline to discuss interests and options AND make contact with the CEH Coordinator, Hamish Maxwell-Stewart (Hamish.MaxwellStewart@utas.edu.au) (03) 6226 1983 who can provide advice and assistance on their proposed project, details of which should be identified in the application.