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HIGHER DEGREE RESEARCHCANDIDATURE AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM -69736576500The Higher Degree Research Candidature and Scholarship Application Form is to be used by potential students wishing to apply for candidature and scholarship (if applicable) to higher degree research courses at the University of New England. Course options are listed on page 7 of this application form. For information and assistance completing this application form, please refer to the Candidature and Scholarship Guidelines. You are required to attach the following documents in order for your application to be processed:Proof of CitizenshipIf you are an international applicant, you must provide a certified/notarised copy of your current passport. If you are an Australian Permanent Resident, or have been granted a Permanent Humanitarian Visa in Australia, you must provide a certified/notarised copy of your residency visa.?Change of Name (if applicable)If any of your qualifications were gained under another name, you will need to provide documentary evidence of your change of name.?English Language Requirements (if applicable)International applicants who have completed an English Language Requirements (ELR) test within the last two years must provide a copy of their test results. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements for Admission Rule for further information. ?Previous Qualification DocumentationYou are required to provide a certified/notarised copy of your official transcript(s) and certificate(s) for all previous secondary and tertiary study. You do not need to provide transcripts for any previous study completed at UNE. For information on getting your documents certified/notarised, please refer to the Document Certification Guidelines webpage.?Evidence of SupervisionYou are required to provide evidence that at least one UNE academic staff member has agreed to support your application/supervise your research, such as email communication with your proposed supervisor.?Research ProposalYou will need to include a copy of your research proposal. This is to be inserted on page 9 of this application form. Your proposal must not be longer than 3 A4 pages. Please refer to the HDR Application Guidelines for the suggested format for the research proposal.?Referee Report You are required to nominate two people (preferably external to UNE) on your application who can testify to your academic achievements. You will need to contact your referees prior to lodging your application and request that they complete the online HDR Referee Report form. UNE will not request these reports on your behalf. ?OtherPlease attach any other relevant documentation to support your application (e.g. CV, portfolios, Supervisor Statement of Support etc.)?APPLICATION INFORMATION – (Must be completed by ALL applicants)Please tick application(s) relevant below:?Candidature – Please complete section 1, section 2, and section 4 ?Scholarship – Please complete section 1, section 3, and section 4?Candidature AND Scholarship – Please complete all sectionsEnquiriesPhone: +61 2 6773 3715Email: Contact us through AskUNEAddresses for ApplicationsHard CopyORElectronicallyResearch Services DirectorateTC Lamble Administration BuildingUniversity of New EnglandArmidale NSW 2351Via the AskUNE websiteSECTION 1 – PERSONAL & ACADEMIC DETAILSPERSONAL INFORMATIONTitle: (Dr, Mr, Mrs, Ms)First Name(s)Middle Name(s)Family NameDate of BirthGenderMale?Female?Non-Binary?DayMonthYear(Please tick the appropriate box)Agent’s Name (If applicable)Student ID Number (If previously studied at UNE)Residential Address:Telephone:Mobile:Email:Country:Postcode:NOTE: If details change unexpectedly while this application is being processed, please advise Research Services immediately. Former Name if Applicable (e.g. Maiden Name)NOTE: If qualifications were gained in former name, certification of name change must be provided. Special NeedsDo you have any other special needs or consideration that we should know about??Yes?NoIf Yes, please contact our Student Access and Inclusion Office to discuss support options.Do you identify as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander??Aboriginal?Torres Strait Islander?Both?NeitherCITIZENSHIPPlease indicate your Citizenship category below:Domestic Applicants?Australian citizen – If you tick this box, please provide certified/notarised documentary evidence such as birth certificate or citizenship certificate.?New Zealand citizen or a diplomat or consular representative – If you tick this box you must provide a certified/notarised copy of your passport and visa.?Australian Permanent Resident (excluding New Zealand citizens). Please enter the date you became a permanent resident below. – If you tick this box you must provide a certified/notarised copy of your passport and visa.DayMonthYearInternational Applicants?Please indicate below which country you hold citizenship in. – If you tick this box you must provide a certified/notarised copy of your passportCountry of CitizenshipEnglish Language ProficiencyThe University of New England requires applicants from countries where English is not the principal language to provide a result of an IELTS test undertaken within 2 years of this application. Direct entry into Higher Degree Research courses requires an overall IELTS of 6.5 with no sub-band less than 6.0. Other entry options can be reivewed in the current UNE English Language Requirements for Admission RuleHave you undertaken an IELTS test within the past 2 years??Yes?NoACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEPrevious QualificationsDegree of QualificationPercentage of Research in the DegreeInstitutionGrade or ResultYears Attended (e.g. 1998 – 2000)Language of InstructionPlease attach a certified copy of each qualification and transcript. Please note that they key to grade (which is often on the reverse side of transcript) is also required.Postgraduate Research ExperiencePlease describe briefly any postgraduate research experience you have had over the last 5 years, whether for higher degree purpose or otherwise, e.g. research projects you have undertaken, work as a research assistant etc. (if insufficient space, please attach further information – 1 page maximum.)Employment HistoryIf you are using work experience as an entry qualification you must supply verified or original documentation from your employer and a detailed resume. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide proof of their work experience and the relevance of that experience to their proposed higher degree research program. (If sufficient space, please attached further information – 1 page maximum.)Name of EmployerDuties/PositionsDatesPublicationsIf you have published, please list your top 6 publications.For example: Smith. J., Brown. S., Shaw. P, “Title”, Name of Publication, Type of Publication (e.g. refereed journal article, non-refereed journal article, book chapter, review etc.), Publication Details (e.g. Volume 29, issue 2, 2005), DOI (e.g. 00.1234/abc.12345) NumberPublication ReferenceDocument Object Identifier (DOI)123456Non-Traditional Research OutputsIf relevant, please list your top 6 non-traditional research outputs, such as original creative works, live performances of creative works, recorded/rendered creative works and substantial public exhibitions and events. (If insufficient space, please attach further information – 1 page maximum.)Awards Achieved During Previous StudyHave you received any academic awards during previous study, i.e. University Medal??Yes?NoPlease list the awards you have received with information about the award. (If insufficient space, please attach further information.)SECTION 2 - CANDIDATURE APPLICATIONPROPOSED STUDYProposed Research Degree (Please tick appropriate box)?Master of Science?Doctor of Philosophy?Master of Rural Science?Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)?Master of Environmental Science (Research)?Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Practice)?Master of Laws (Research)?Doctor of Education?Master of Education (Research)?Master of Philosophy?Master of Philosophy (Arts) in Creative PracticeProposed Mode of Study (please tick appropriate box)?Full-Time?On Campus?Part-Time?Off CampusProposed Start DateDayMonthYearOff Campus Study (If you plan to undertake research work off campus, please specify where you plan to carry out your research (e.g. CSIRO))Field of Research/Discipline (e.g. History, Agriculture, Education, Nursing etc)Proposed School/FacultyProposed Research Title (Max 20 words) - Candidates are strongly encouraged to discuss projects with prospective supervisors before submitting their application.Brief Summary of Research Problem (What are you trying to address/problem you are trying to solve?)UNE STAFF CONSULTATIONUNE requires all future students to have made contact with proposed supervisors.To get in contact with prospective supervisors, please visit our Find an Expert page.Proposed Supervisors (HDR applications will not be considered unless contact has been made with potential supervisors)NameSchoolRESEARCH PROPOSALAn outline of your proposed research topic must be submitted in this section of the application. (Maximum of 3 A4 pages).For students wishing to study their degree by Creative Practice, please submit your Research Proposal using the Creative Practice Research Proposal Template. ENROLMENT DETAILSCurrent StudyAre you currently studying? ?Yes?NoIf you are currently studying, please provide the details as requested below:Name of Course (e.g. EdD)InstitutionAnticipated Completion DateTransferDo you want to transfer from another institution? ?Yes?NoIf you want to transfer master of doctoral research candidature from another institution, please provide details as requested below:Name of Course(e.g. Master of Philosophy)InstitutionDate CommencedEstimated FTE Days Consumed (To Date)Note: Please attach official documentation from your institution showing your commencement date and any intermissions or changes of candidature status that may have occurred during your candidature.Previous Higher Degree by Research CourseHave you previously been enrolled in a Higher Degree by Research??Yes?NoIf yes, please provide details as requested below:Name of Course(e.g. Doctor of Philosophy)InstitutionDate Commenced Date DiscontinuedNOTE: Please attach certified proof of your commencement date at this institution.ADVANCED STANDINGIf you are seeking credit towards the research degree for previous studies, please indicate the details in the table below.Name of the Unit(s) of study on which Advanced Standing is to based (or in-House Program or Significant Learning)Name of Awarding InstitutionHas the unit counted towards a completed qualification?Which UNE Unit(s) do you nominate as those for which you are seeking credit (e.g EDLT583) – If known SECTION 3 - SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (Scholarships funded through the University)APPLICATION TYPEPlease note: Scholarship applications can only be received during the rounds. Please refer to the HDR Scholarship website for the round dates.Please tick which scholarship you are applying for:? Research Training Program (RTP) – Domestic Student? UNE International Postgraduate Research Award (UNE IPRA)? Indigenous Higher Degree Research Scholarship? Destination Australia Program (DAP)? Other: (Please provide the full name of the scholarship you are applying for)Candidature at UNEHave you already been offered a place or already commenced in a Higher Degree Research (HDR) program at UNE??Yes?NoIf yes, please provide the below information. CourseSchool Principal SupervisorCo-Supervisor(s)Research TopicTransferAre you applying to transfer your scholarship from another institution??Yes?NoIf you are applying to transfer your scholarship with masters or doctoral research candidature from another institution, please provide details as requested below.Current Scholarship & HDR Candidature DetailsDate CommencedScholarshipCourse of StudyInstitution(Please provide certified proof of your scholarship commencement date, as well as intermissions or changes of HDR Scholarship and Candidature status that may have occurred during your candidature)OTHER FINANCE FOR STUDYList all PREVIOUS and CURRENT Postgraduate Scholarships that you have held:Name of AwardDurationInstitutionValue of ScholarshipStart DateEnd DateAre you applying for, or will you receive any other externally funded Scholarship or Sponsorship? ?Yes?NoIf ‘Yes’, and you have already received a Scholarship or arranged Sponsorship, please provide the following details:?Tuition Fees?Living Expenses?BothValue of Living Expenses (per annum in AUD)Name of Scholarship or Sponsorship (e.g. Government Sponsor)Other Additional Benefits (e.g. Overseas Health Cover)If Unsuccessful With Scholarship ApplicationDo you still wish UNE to process your candidature application if your scholarship application is unsuccessful? ?Yes?NoIf yes, please indicate below how you plan to fund your studies:? Self-Funding ? Externally Funded Scholarship or Sponsorship? OtherSTATEMENT OF SUPPORT FROM SUPERVISORAll applicants must organise a statement of support from their proposed Principal Supervisor. This statement should be no more than 500 words. It should outline alignment of the applicant’s research proposal with the school research priorities and provide a clear indication of the level of support of the student’s project. If it’s applicable, the statement of support should clearly state if the student’s study will be part of an external grant and/or other external project or partnership. The statement of support can either be submitted directly to Research Services by the Principal Supervisor via email to hdrdocuments@une.edu.au or it may be supplied by the Supervisor to the student for attachment to this application. There is no specific form for this statement. Please note that the University will not request this statement on your behalf.SECTION 4 – REFEREES & DECLARATIONREFEREE REPORTAll applicants MUST have two referee reports. The university will not request reports on your behalf.Referees must be qualified to speak with knowledge about you work during the qualification most relevant to this application and on your capacity for research. If you are also basing this application on relevant work experience/training, at least one of your referees must be able to comment on your relevant experience. You must also provide contact details of your referees on this application form and ask them to submit their written reports directly to the University through the HDR Referee Report Form.Referee 1Referee 2NamePositionInstitutionPostal AddressPhone NumberE-mail AddressDECLARATIONI declare that I have read and understood the questions on this form and that the information I have supplied are true and correct;I understand that giving false or misleading information is a serious offence under the criminal code (Australian Commonwealth);I understand that the University may vary or cancel any decision made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information provided by my referees or me. If any information is discovered to be untrue or misleading in any respect I consent to the University collecting, storing and disclosing this information to Universities Australia and Universities Australia member institutions, the Australasian Conference of Tertiary Admissions Centres (ACTAC), and any other relevant authority;I agree to immediately advise Research Services of any changes to the information provided on this form; I authorise UNE to obtain official records and results from any previous educational institutions I have attended;I declare that I have read and understood the published course information in the relevant UNE prospectus and/or UNE website and that I have adequate information to proceed with the admission/enrolment process;I agree to comply with all the conditions of admission and enrolment at UNE, if admitted to candidature;I agree to abide by the University of New England’s Conditions of Award and Conditions of Scholarship with may be amended from time to time by the University, if awarded a scholarship;I understand that UNE may make available to Commonwealth and State Government agencies any information provided by me, pursuant to obligations under the ESOS Act and 2007 National Code;I agree, if financially sponsored, to permit UNE to release details of my academic progress to my sponsoring body on request.Please sign and date this application below before printing, scanning and returning to Research Services either electronically or via mail. YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED IF IT HAS NOT BEEN SIGNED BELOWSigned:__________________________________ Date: _____________________________ ................
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