Your surname: Initials: Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) University of Sydney Postgraduate Award (UPA) 2014 Semester one Application Form (This document is available from http://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/research/postgraduate_awards.shtml) Please read the Information for 2014 Applicants document before completing this form. This form is an interactive PDF. Please type your answers and then print the form for signature. Original + 2 identical copies of this application form, complete with supporting documentation, (a total of 3 sets) must be submitted to the Scholarships and Financial Support Service (address details on last page of this form) by Thursday, 31 October 2013. LATE, FAXED and E-MAILED applications will NOT be accepted. 1. Full Name of applicant Title Mr Mrs Ms Miss Dr Surname or Family Name Given Names 2. Gender Male Female 3. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) Day Month Year 4. Contact Details (must be valid from November 2013 to March 2014 and changes must be notified to the Scholarships and Financial Support Service in writing) Address Suburb/City State Postcode Country (if not Australia) Daytime telephone number/s E-mail address 5. Resident status (to be completed by all applicants) Are you an Australian citizen or a New Zealand citizen Yes No or will you have you been granted permanent resident status in Australia by 31 October 2013? If YES, attach a copy of either your birth certificate, ) Not required if you are/ passport with the permanent resident visa if applicable, or ) were a student of citizenship certificate to each copy of your application. ) The University of Sydney. If NO, you are ineligible to apply and should not complete this form. Applications close 31 October 2013
6. Scholarship eligibility checklist (must be completed by all applicants) a. Do you currently hold an APA, APA (Industry) or an Australian Government-funded postgraduate research scholarship or Yes No have you held one of these scholarships for a period longer than six months? If YES, you are ineligible to apply except in the following circumstances (tick the appropriate box): 1. Current APA holders from another university can apply to transfer their APA if they have at least 12 months remaining on their maximum scholarship tenure. Please attach a letter explaining the reasons for seeking the transfer and another letter from your current university giving details of your APA. 2. University of Sydney students who held a UPA for their Masters studies can apply but the maximum duration of the two awards combined is three years for Doctoral candidates or 3.5 years if an extension is approved. b. In 2014, will you be in receipt of another equivalent award/scholarship/salary to undertake the proposed Yes No research? If YES, you may be ineligible to apply. c. In 2014, do you intend to pursue a degree by coursework or one with a research component that Yes No is less than 2/3 of the program? If YES, you are ineligible to apply. d. Have you already completed a Research Masters degree and propose to undertake another in 2014 Yes No If YES, you are ineligible to apply. e. Have you already completed a doctoral degree or equivalent? If YES, you are ineligible to apply. Yes No 7. University of Sydney Student Number (if previously or currently enrolled) 8. Current enrolment a. Are you currently enrolled at a tertiary institution? Yes No If NO, go straight to Question 9. b. If yes, what is the name of the institution at which you are currently enrolled in? (e.g. The University of Sydney) c. What is the name of the course you are currently enrolled in? (e.g. BSc (Hons)) Applications close 31 October 2013 2
d. What is the type of course you are currently enrolled in? Honours Degree Masters Preliminary PhD Masters by Research (66% - 100% research) Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Diploma Postgraduate Diploma Masters by Coursework Masters by Research Professional Doctorate (51% - 65% research) Degree e. On what date did you commence the qualification for which you / / are currently enrolled in 2013? f. In what month and year do you expect to complete this qualification? / 9. Tertiary qualifications completed a. Have you already COMPLETED a tertiary qualification? Yes No If NO, go straight to Question 10. b. If YES, give details of the completed tertiary qualifications in the box below: You must also attach a copy of your academic transcripts if the qualifications were obtained at an institution other than the University of Sydney. The transcripts must provide an explanation of grading (usually found on the reverse side). Actual marks should be provided where these are available. Name of Qualification Type (A M : see below) Normal F/T Duration (in years) Institution Level of Honours Example: BA(Hons) F 4 University of Sydney H1 2012 Year Completed TYPES OF QUALIFICATIONS - please use the letter which corresponds to your qualification type Postgraduate A Masters by Research (66% - 100% research component) B Masters by Research (51% - 65% research component) C Masters by Coursework (50% - 100% coursework component) D Masters Preliminary or other qualifying program E Postgraduate Diploma Undergraduate F Bachelor s degree - Honours I G Bachelor s degree - Honours IIi (2A) or equivalent H Bachelor s degree - Honours IIii (2B) or equivalent I Bachelor s degree - Ungraded or Pass J Undergraduate Diploma K Other (please specify e.g. FRACP and provide documentary evidence): Applications close 31 October 2013 3
Please list below any awards, prizes, etc. gained in your academic career that are not recorded in the official transcripts. 10. Proposed enrolment in 2014 Semester one Please note: If you intend to commence your postgraduate research degree in 2014 Semester two, do not complete this application form. Applications for the 2014 Semester two APA/UPA will open in mid May 2014. a. For students ALREADY ENROLLED IN A POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH DEGREE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY (including any upgrade from a Masters by Research to a PhD degree): What was the commencement date of your candidature? / / Now go to question 10 c. b. For students who will COMMENCE A POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH DEGREE IN 2014 SEMESTER ONE (including students whose current postgraduate research enrolment is not at the University of Sydney): Applying for admission into a postgraduate research degree is a separate process. Instructions on how to apply for admission are available from the Future Students section of the University s website at: http://sydney.edu.au/future-students/domestic/postgraduate/research/apply/. To be considered for an APA/UPA, you must lodge a separate application for admission as soon as possible and by 31 October 2013. However, if your Faculty has set an earlier closing date, you must lodge your application for admission by the earlier date. (The Faculty has to determine that your candidature will be accepted before ranking your APA/UPA application.) Please tick this box to confirm that you have lodged or will lodge a separate application for admission by 31 October 2013 (or earlier if your Faculty has set an earlier closing date for admissions). c. What is the name of the postgraduate research degree (e.g. Masters by research, PhD) you propose to enrol in 2014 Semester one at The University of Sydney? d. In which Discipline/Department/School (if applicable) and Faculty do you propose to enrol in 2014 Semester one? Discipline / Department / School Faculty (You must notify the Scholarships and Financial Support Service in writing of any changes.) Applications close 31 October 2013 4
e. Name of Proposed Supervisor: f. What is your proposed research topic? You must discuss this with your prospective academic Supervisor but DO NOT attach a detailed research proposal with this APA/UPA application. The research proposal is normally required by your Faculty as part of your application for admission. g. If you are offered a scholarship you must commence your research program by 31 March 2014. In exceptional circumstances which arise after lodgement of the application and which are beyond the awardee s control, an awardee may apply to the Scholarships and Financial Support Service to commence at a later date in 2014. Please note that 29 August 2014 is the absolute last date for commencement. Estimated commencement date: / / If you intend to commence your postgraduate research degree in 2014 Semester two, do not complete this application form. Applications for the 2014 Semester two APA/UPA will open in mid May 2014. 11. Scholarly publications, significant output in the art or music areas, relevant professional experience (if applicable) Please refer to the criteria and instructions detailed in section 5.3 Research Potential Indicator (RPI) of the Information for 2014 Applicants document. It is the responsibility of the applicants to provide details and evidence of outputs or experience which meet the criteria in the form of an Appendix to their application. Please refer to the templates and examples in the separate RPI Appendix Guide document. 12. Current or previous awards Are you currently receiving or have you previously Yes No held a postgraduate research award or scholarship? Name of award: Value: Institution: Start date: / / End date: / / Current APA or other scholarship holders from another university who wish to apply to transfer their candidature to The University of Sydney must attach a letter from their current university giving the start and expected end date of the APA/scholarship. 13. Academic referees Details of Academic Referees and their reports are not required from current University of Sydney students and those who completed their studies at this University during 2012 and 2013 Semester one. For applicants who need to obtain Academic Referee s Reports, please give details of two academic referees who are familiar with your studies. You must forward the attached Academic Referee s Report form to your referees and request them to send their report directly to the Scholarships and Financial Support Service by Thursday, 31 October 2013. Applications close 31 October 2013 5
First referee Title: Position: Name: School/Department: Institution: Telephone: E-mail: Second referee Title: Position: Name: School/Department: Institution: Telephone: E-mail: 14. Declaration I declare that the information supplied by me on this form and supporting documentation is complete, true and correct. I authorise The University of Sydney to obtain from other educational institutions I have attended, as listed in Sections 8b (current enrolment) and 9b (tertiary qualifications completed) of the application form, and other relevant authorities at any time details of my enrolment, academic record and examination results, including details of enrolment variations and attendance in connection with my application for the Australian Postgraduate Award and University of Sydney Postgraduate Award. I also authorise the educational institutions listed in Sections 8b and 9b of the application form to disclose to The University of Sydney details of my enrolment, academic record and examination results, including details of enrolment variations and attendance in connection with my application for the Australian Postgraduate Award and University of Sydney Postgraduate Award. I agree to abide by the University s conditions of award as amended from time to time. I note the effect prior scholarship(s) and/or candidature may have on the tenure of the award. I am aware that there are severe penalties for providing false or misleading information, including exclusion of my application and cancellation of scholarship support. I am also aware that giving false or misleading information is a serious offence under the Criminal Code (Commonwealth). APPLICANT S FULL NAME APPLICANT S SIGNATURE DATE After you have completed the form and checked your answers, please print pages 1 6, then sign and date the hard copy. Applications close 31 October 2013 6
This page is for your record only DO NOT include it with the hard copy of your application. Privacy Statement In accordance with the University of Sydney Privacy Policy (http://sydney.edu.au/privacy.shtml), the information you provide for this application is collected and held by the University in order to assess candidates for the Australian Postgraduate Awards, University of Sydney Postgraduate Awards and other postgraduate research scholarships; and for administrative and statistical purposes including publicising the names, areas of research and other relevant details of successful applicants. Enquiries regarding access to and correction of the personal information should be directed in the first instance to the Scholarships and Financial Support Service. 2014 Semester one APA/UPA Application Checklist You need to submit three (3) sets of the application, i.e. the original form and supporting documents plus two (2) identical copies with complete supporting documentation. The University of Sydney accepts scanned documents submitted online in support of applications for admission to courses of study and photocopies of documents for APA/UPA applications. All supporting documents must be true and complete records. You should be prepared to provide original documents or original certified copies of supporting documents upon request at any time. Detailed checking of supporting documents is an inherent element of our admissions and scholarship ranking processes and may involve contacting the original issuing authority or relevant tertiary admissions centre, or other organisation (whether education or otherwise), or individual, whether in Australia or overseas, to verify documents. A failure to provide documents on request, or the discovery of either fraudulent documents or a misrepresentation of true circumstances in association with your application, may lead to the rejection of your application for admission/scholarship, the withdrawal of your offer, or the cancellation of your enrolment. Documents submitted in a language other than English must be accompanied by a complete English translation. The University accepts translations to English made by an accredited translator with a government body, or the Registrar of the issuing institution. 1. Enclose with each copy of your application: A copy of your birth certificate, citizenship certificate or relevant pages of your passport showing your personal details and the permanent resident visa (not required if you are/were a student of The University of Sydney). If applicable, evidence of change of name. A copy of official transcripts or academic records for all studies undertaken at universities other than The University of Sydney. Actual marks should be provided where these are available. The transcripts must provide an explanation of grading, which are usually found on the reverse side of the transcript. University of Sydney academic transcripts will be provided by the Scholarships and Financial Support Service. If applicable, a RPI Appendix on the details and evidence of scholarly publications, significant output in the art or music area and relevant professional experience which meet the Research Potential Indicator (RPI) criteria per section 5.3 of the Information for 2014 Applicants document. You should refer to the format and examples in the separate RPI Appendix Guide document. If you wish to be considered for the UPA for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates, a separate sheet stating the intention and document confirming your aboriginality. 2. Ensure you have: Signed your application. At least one application form must have your original signature on it. Attached your residency documents and academic transcripts (if you were required to provide them - see above). Any original documents submitted with your application will NOT be returned. Applications close 31 October 2013 7
Contacted your academic referees, given them the referee s report forms and advised them to send the reports (not applicable if you are a current University of Sydney student or have completed studies at this University during 2012 and 2013 Semester one): a) by mail to the Scholarships and Financial Support Service (see address on next page). OR b) by emailing a PDF file of the original scanned report to scholarships.officer@sydney.edu.au, with the subject APA/UPA referee report. Unsigned reports will not be accepted. OR c) by fax to 02 8627 8485. A cover sheet is not required. Submitted an application for admission into a postgraduate research degree at The University of Sydney as soon as possible and by 31 October 2013. Please note that if a faculty has set an earlier closing date for admissions, applicants of that faculty must lodge their application for admission by the earlier date. Collated three (3) sets of the application, each complete with supporting documents (including the RPI Appendix if applicable) in A4 size and, where possible, double sided. Do not staple or bind your application form and supporting documents use one paper clip or foldback clip for each set of the application. All applications must reach the Scholarships and Financial Support Service by Thursday, 31 October 2013. (by mail): APA/UPA Applications Scholarships and Financial Support Service Jane Foss Russell Building, G02 The University of Sydney NSW 2006 (in person): Scholarships and Financial Support Service Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building City Road The University of Sydney Late, faxed and e-mailed applications will NOT be accepted. Enquiries - telephone: +61 2 8627 8112 email: scholarships.officer@sydney.edu.au Email Acknowledgment An acknowledgment email will be sent in the third week of November 2013 to all applicants after their applications have been sent to the faculties for ranking. Notification of Results Notification of the outcome of applications will be made by letter and is expected to be mailed to applicants in two stages: Stage 1 (around 28 November 2013) offers to primarily highly ranked applicants who have just or recently completed their honours or final undergraduate year of studies. Stage 2 (around 13 December 2013) all remaining applicants. The Scholarships and Financial Support Service would greatly appreciate your patience and cooperation during the notification period by not contacting us for information about the outcome of your application until after 13 December 2013. Other scholarship opportunities are advertised on: http://sydney.edu.au/scholarships/research (Click on the Current Research Scholarships menu item to search the Research Scholarships Database, and to subscribe to the Weekly Research Scholarships Email Bulletin.) This page is for your record only DO NOT include it with the hard copy of your application. Applications close 31 October 2013 8