Two Macquarie University Research Excellence PhD scholarships are available in the Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations to work with Associate Professor Robert Reynolds. Reynolds is a recently appointed member of one of Macquarie University's Concentrations of Research Excellence - Social, Cultural and Political Change.
Please quote the allocation reference number 2009220 and 2009221 on your application form.
The successful candidates will be expected to pursue a PhD within this broad research framework, although Associate Professor Reynolds has particular expertise in the following areas of late 20th century Australian history: gay and lesbian history; the history of HIV/AIDS; trauma and the history of emotion; and an emergent interest in adoption and family history. Research topics in late 20th century American and British social history will also be considered.
Applicants should have completed an Australian four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (Modern History, Politics) with a first class honours, or be able to demonstrate equivalent research qualifications.
For further information and discussion about these PhD Scholarships, candidates are encouraged to contact: Robert Reynolds on email: robert.reynolds@humn.mq.edu.au or telephone: +61 2 9850 8877. Prospective applicants should also submit a cover letter detailing relevant experience, a CV and an academic transcript to Associate Professor Reynolds.
The 2010 MQRES full-time stipend rate is $22,500 pa tax exempt for 3.5 years.
Applicants will need to complete a candidature/scholarship application form and arrange for two academic referee reports to be submitted to the Higher Degree Research Office. Refer to: http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/applications for further application instructions. Macquarie University will advise the successful applicant of entitlements at the time of scholarship offer. Please quote the allocation number on your application.
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