PhD Scholarship: Enhancing Social Capital in Community

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PhD Scholarship: Enhancing Social Capital in Community PhD Scholarship: Enhancing social capital in community by examining dynamics of voluntarism: implications for practice and policy in Australia Federation University is pleased to partner with Sikh Volunteers Australia Inc. to offer a PhD scholarship in the business discipline. Stipend : $35,000 tax free per annum for three years (paid fortnightly)Project support: $9,000RTP Fee-offset Scholarship / Tuition Fee Scholarship : $24,780 per annumFunding length : 3 years (only, no extensions permitted)Location : Mt Helen/AraratInternship : TBA Candidates must have an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in social sciences, business, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience working in a relevant industry can also be considered. Applications will be accepted from Australian residents and permanent residents. Project title: Enhancing social capital in community by examining dynamics of voluntarism: implications for practice and policy in Australia This PhD study aims to examine a voluntary group formed mainly of new immigrants to Australia, known as the Sikh Volunteers Australia, which is helping the wider community in Victoria and other parts of the country in times of disaster and need. The project will examine this phenomenon and contribute to the social capital theory. It will help improve practice and contribute to national and local policy to integrate migrants into diverse and multicultural aspects of Australia. Industry Partner and Student Host: Sikh Volunteers Australia is a nonprofit volunteer organisation focusing on reducing distress in the community by providing free food and help during disasters to disadvantaged families. The project will likely address the gaps or barriers between immigrants and the local community. Some industry scholarships have expression of interest forms that must be submitted along with your candidature application. Please ensure you read the scholarship information carefully and complete all steps. Directions on how to apply are available at Apply - Higher Degrees by Research. Please include the name of the scholarship for which you are applying on the Admission Form. All applicants should check their eligibility prior to applying. Applications should include all relevant supporting documentation and Federation University must receive completed referee report forms by the scholarship closing date. As part of their application, prospective Higher Degree by Research applicants are also required to provide: Transcripts of all tertiary level academic study Australian citizens must provide a copy of their birth certificate or passport Permanent Residents must provide a copy of their visa and passport List of published work with URL links and/or copy of each publication Copy of honours or masters thesis abstract Evidence for Australian honours equivalency, if applicable. Any awards or accolades Any other evidence of research performance #J-18808-Ljbffr