Doctoral Scholarships in the field of Accounting, Auditing or Related Disciplines to Study at an Australian Tertiary Institution 2013 , CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and the Institute of Public Accountants annually provide support for PhD Scholarships amounting to $60,000. Scholarships are typically $15,000 each (F/T) to a total of $60,000. The scholarships are intended to help alleviate the critical shortage of suitably qualified accounting academics in Australia. Consequently, support will be given to candidates undertaking PhD studies in accounting, auditing or related disciplines and who are committed to pursuing an academic career in Australia.
Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided to learn accounting, auditing or related disciplines.
Level:This scholarship is for pursing PhD Level.
Provider: CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and the Institute of Public Accountants.
Study at: Students will get their studies in Australia.
Notification:Not Known
How to Apply: The mode of applying is Post.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your application till 31 October 2012.
Scholarship Information: http://www.afaanz.org
Eligibility:1. An applicant must be presently enrolled as a domestic student in a PhD in an Australian tertiary institution.
2. An applicant must be a current member of the Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand Limited.
3. The scholarship may be held concurrently with any other award or scholarship.
4. Funding is provided to facilitate progress and timely completion of the PhD. Funding is not available for the purchase of computer software or hardware.
5. Preference will also be given to applicants who have demonstrated substantial progress with their research.
Number of awards offered: Not known.
Tenure of award: It is applicable for two years.
Value: : Total offer is of $60,000. Scholarships are typically $15,000 each (F/T) to a total of $60,000.
Other Benefits:Not Known.
Selection Criteria:The Selection Committee will consider the following criteria:
1. Quality of the application and proposal.
2. Potential contribution of the research.
3. Likelihood of completion of PhD based on progress to date.
4. Rate of progress to date.
5. Track record of the applicant including academic and research record.
