Phd Scholarship in History
2 days ago
**The Opportunity**
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Monash University is the largest university in Australia and regularly ranks in the top 100 universities worldwide. Monash has six globally networked campuses and international alliances in Europe and Asia. The applicant will be based at the Clayton campus in Melbourne. The Arts faculty at Monash is inclusive and vibrant, as is the School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies (SOPHIS). The historians have a strong and supportive research culture, and there is an equally strong sense of cohort among the history postgraduate students. The historians are internationally-recognised scholars successful in attracting national and international competitive funding.
Scholarship holders must be enrolled full-time and on campus. Please note: applicants who already hold a PhD will not be considered.
The successful applicant will be expected to enrol by **2 January 2026.** However, there may be some flexibility as to the date of commencement.
**Submit an Expression of Interest**
EOIs shall comprise:
- A cover letter that includes a brief statement of the applicant’s suitability
- A brief research proposal not exceeding 750 words in length that fits within the broad project aims and objectives, and demonstrates some understanding of the area of research
- A curriculum vitae, including a list of any published works, conference presentations and relevant work experience
- A full statement of academic records, degree certificates and official grading system (if available), supported by scanned copies of relevant certified documentation
- English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
- Names and contact details of 2 academic referees
- Copy of your current passport (if available)
**Applications Close**:Tuesday 29 July 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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