School of Historical Studies Centre for Classics & Archaeology

The Spencer-Pappas Trust Grants

A generous bequest from the Spencer-Pappas Trust has made it possible to offer a number of travel and publication grants in the broad field of the ancient Near East. Dr Gertrude Spencer (MA 1992) had a deep and abiding interest in the ancient Near East. Her generous bequest to The University of Melbourne included a considerable collection of books that are now housed in the Centre for Classics and Archaeology, and the establishment of financial support studying languages, archaeology, and cultures of the Near East.

Research students travelling away for the purposes of research and/or conference relevant to their thesis project must complete and lodge a Leave to Study Away form and a Guideline Form For Off Campus Travel and Work Policy with their School.

Spencer-Pappas travel grants will be conditional upon evidence of approval for the Leave to Travel Away, which also includes the second form.

The links to the forms are:

Insurance - Student Cover from FoA TRIPS information - To accommodate the Travel Insurance needs of all University of Melbourne Students engaged on University Approved Travel, a NEW "Student" Travel Insurance Policy (No: 02.PP.014313) has been established. Under this new Travel Insurance Policy, FREE Travel Insurance is provided for all University of Melbourne Students under one of 2 separate categories. Please consider the Travel Insurance Policy carefully, and, if you are eligible, complete all formalities at least five (5) University Business Days prior to Departure.
Further information

Alternatively, students may obtain Travel Insurance cover from any other preferred facility of their choosing.

Spencer-Pappas Trust Travel Grants
Discipline: The broad field of ancient Near Eastern studies, including languages, archaeology and history.
Eligibility: The grants are open to candidates who have been awarded a bachelors degree with honours and who are pursuing graduate studies in the University or its affiliated colleges. Preference will be given to candidates who need to travel overseas to conduct their research.
Applications:

There is no application form. Applications should consist of no more than four (4) pages plus an official academic transcript and must include:

  • Estimate of travel and living expenses. Please provide a justified budget and use the Cover sheet and Budget form (Word doc 128KB). Add an extra sheet if necessary.
  • Academic Record
  • Reasons for travel
  • The names and contact details of academic willing to act as referees
  • Any other information which may assist the Selection Committee in making its decision
Closing Date: Friday 20th March 2009

Five (5) copies and the original of your application to be lodged with:
Professor Antonio Sagona
Centre for Classics and Archaeology
The School of Historical Studies
The University of Melbourne
VIC 3010
Tel: (+61 3) 8344 4160
E-Mail: a.sagona@unimelb.edu.au

For further information, contact Professor Antonio Sagona.

Grants for the subsidy of publications and equipment
Discipline: The broad field of ancient Near Eastern studies, including languages, archaeology and history.
Eligibility: The grants are open to candidates who have been awarded a postgraduate degree by the University or its affiliated colleges with the last 3 years, or who are currently enrolled in a postgraduate degree by the University or its affiliated colleges.
Guidelines:

The following categories of student publications are eligible for support under this competitive scheme:

  • Category A — Books where the publication will be published by a DEST recognized commercial publisher.
  • Category B — Edited collections where the publication will be published by a DEST recognized commercial publisher.
  • Category C — Refereed Journals articles.
  • Category D — Student-run journals with a record of improving self-sufficiency. Student-run journals are encouraged but not required to seek refereed status.
Students may also apply for equipment that is essential for their research that cannot be covered by the School. This does not include laptops, but can include such items as software and satellite imagery.
Costs:

Grants are intended to assist with costs associated with publication (e.g. editing, printing) of original research and scholarly writing. They are not available for either newsletters or serial publications distributed free of charge.

Costs associated with postgraduate theses that are likely to be published in the near future, such as the production of detailed maps, are also eligible. But costs associated with the printing and binding of theses are not.
Applications: Download the application form (Word doc 80KB). Applicants for Category A & B are requested to provide a statement of financial costs from the publisher.
Closing Date: Friday 20th March 2009

Five (5) copies and the original of your application to be lodged with:
Professor Antonio Sagona
Centre for Classics and Archaeology
The School of Historical Studies
The University of Melbourne
VIC 3010
Tel: (+61 3) 8344 4160
E-Mail: a.sagona@unimelb.edu.au

For further information, contact Professor Antonio Sagona.

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