Professor Amy MacDonald’s ARC Future Fellowship project is developing a suite of drawing tasks that enable early years teachers to elicit and assess a range of early mathematical concepts.
Two PhD scholarships are available to join the project. Scholarship candidates will co-design complementary studies to be undertaken concurrently with the Future Fellowship project. Potential PhD topics include:
Student status:
Applicants must meet Charles Sturt University's standard eligibility requirements for entry to a PhD.
The scholarships are only applicable to domestic students (Australian Citizen, Permanent resident or special visa NZ).
Suitably qualified early childhood and/or primary education professionals are encouraged to apply.
Stipend: This scholarship is valued at $35,000 per annum for a period of three years six months full-time study, payable in fortnightly instalments.
Tuition Fees: Fee exemption for a period equivalent to three years six months (seven sessions) for PhD at full-time study.
Operating Funds: Scholarship candidates will be provided with funds for a maximum period of three years six months to assist with the reimbursement of costs associated with a candidate's research.
The scholarship is tenable for three years six months for Research Doctorate studies subject to satisfactory progress.
Scholarship candidates are entitled to 20 paid annual leave working days per year and 10 paid sick leave days per year and may be eligible for up to 12 weeks paid primary carer parental leave.
Prospective applicants must contact Professor Amy MacDonald before submitting a formal application for enrolment, to discuss their proposed topic area to ensure that the topic is aligned with the ARC Future Fellowship project.
Suitable applicants will then need to apply for enrolment. When given the option to apply for a scholarship select Yes > Full-time AGRTP > Other > Enter ‘ARC Future Fellowship Scholarship’.
Applications will remain open until successful candidates have been selected.
Professor Amy MacDonald
Email: amacdonald@csu.edu.au
