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MCJLE Scholarships

The Melbourne Centre for Japanese Language Education has introduced a new scholarship series to commence in 2009.

The Centre now offers:

The scholarships are designed to promote research into the acquisition of the Japanese language and various aspects of Japanese society and culture. 


The MCJLE Scholarship for research related to the Acquisition of Japanese Language and Cultural Literacy


Award Title
The MCJLE Scholarship for research related to the Acquisition of Japanese Language and Cultural Literacy
Type Stipend (living allowance)
Value (2009 rate ) $AUD 22,000 per annum (pro rata) plus allowances for full time enrolment
Duration PhD: 3 years full time
Masters: 2 years full time
Eligibility The scholarship is available to Australian citizens, Australian Permanent Residents and international applicants. 
Only H1 or H1 equivalent applicants will be considered for this scholarship. Applicants holding the following qualifications are automatically classed as H1:
  • Australian/New Zealand bachelors degree with first class honours
  • Australian/New Zealand research masters preliminary degree formally graded at H1 level
  • Australian/New Zealand research masters degree formally graded at H1 level
Applicants who do not hold one of these qualifications may be eligible if their qualifications and/or research experience are deemed 'H1 Equivalent'.
More information about H1 equivalence can be found at:  www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/scholarships/selection/proc13.html  
The scholarship is available to applicants who are currently enrolled in, or proposing to undertake research towards PhD or research masters degree into the acquisition of the Japanese language and various aspects of Japanese society and culture. 
For full details of eligibility, please see the scholarship's Conditions of Award.
How to Apply Applicants who complete the online scholarship application form for a range of scholarships [see link below] will be automatically considered for all postgraduate research scholarships for which they are eligible in the Faculty of Arts at Monash University, of which the MCJLE Scholarship is one.
The online scholarship application form will be available from 1 August 2008 and close at midnight (Australian Eastern Standard Time) on 31 October 2008.
The successful applicant will be notified by post in December 2008.
Conditions of Award MCJLE Scholarship for research related to the Acquisition of Japanese Language and Cultural Literacy Conditions of Award
Contact Ms Anne de Kretser at 990 52313 or Ms Sally Riley at 990 55409

Note: Successful international applicants will be required to cover the tuition fees of their PhD or Masters enrolment. International applicants are encouraged to apply for a tuition scholarship as well. See relevant information.


Melbourne Centre for Japanese Language Education Postgraduate Excellence Award

Award Title Melbourne Centre for Japanese Language Education Postgraduate Excellence Award
Type Top up award (stipend/living allowance)
Value (2009 rate ) $AUD 8,000 per annum, paid fortnightly on pro rata basis
Duration PhD: 3 years full time
Masters: 2 years full time
Eligibility The scholarship is available to Australian citizens, Australian Permanent Residents and international applicants. 
The scholarship will be offered to outstanding candidates who are awarded an APA or equivalent scholarship in the same scholarship round.
Awardees must be proposing to undertake research towards a PhD or research masters into the acquisition of the Japanese language and various aspects of Japanese society and culture. 
How to Apply Successful applicants for APA or equivalent scholarship are automatically considered for this top-up award. No direct application is necessary.
The successful awardee/s will be notified by post in December.
Conditions of Award Postgraduate Excellence Award Conditions of Award
Contact Ms Anne de Kretser at 990 52313 or Ms Sally Riley at 990 55409

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