Nicholas Anthony Aroney Research Fund

1. Background

a. This Scholarship was established in 2014 to provide financial assistance to Masters by Research students, PhD students and academics who are undertaking research which provides and/or promotes learning and education in Greek language, culture or history, whether in Greece or Australia.

b. This Scholarship was donated by the Estate of Nicholas Anthony Aroney.

2. Eligibility

a. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Masters by Research or PhD within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney.

b. Applicants’ research may be based in and focussed on any discipline within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences but must pertain to Greek language, culture or history.

c. Applicants must be applying for project or activity funding to be used for expenses detailed in Clauses 4.c and 4.d that they expect to incur within twelve months from scholarship opening date.

3. Selection Criteria

a. The successful applicant will be awarded the Scholarship on the basis of:

I. academic excellence and merit,
II. curriculum vitae,
III. budget summary and justification, and
IV. research project or activity including:

i. summary,
ii. relevance, significance and innovativeness,
iii. approach and methodology,
iv. outcome and impact,
v. any potential collaboration with relevant University of Sydney Centres and Multidisciplinary Initiatives or other entities external to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

b. A research project or activity which is likely to contribute towards a recognised research output will be highly regarded.

c. The successful applicant will be awarded the Scholarship on the nomination of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Awards and Grants selection committee. The selection committee will consult with academic leadership within disciplines relevant to the submitted applications, as necessary. It will separately consider applications for awards under the categories for staff and students.

d. When the selection committee has reached a decision to make an award, it will advise the Trustees of the Estate of Nicholas Anthony Aroney in writing, prior to its award and its announcement to the applicant and the University community.

4. Value

a. The Scholarship value will be determined by the selection committee and will be stipulated in the Scholarship Offer Letter to the recipient(s).

b. The Scholarship value will be paid as a one-off payment after receipt of the Scholarship Acceptance Form.

c. The Scholarship will fund expenses such as:

I. travel for primary research,
II. research assistance,
III. purchase and/or reproduction of research materials, or
IV. activities to showcase research outputs.

d. The committee will also consider funding for:

I. marking relief,
II. conference-related expenses,
III. visits to the University by scholarly experts, or
IV. holding of conferences and seminars in a relevant field.

e. The Scholarship will not fund teaching relief or the purchase of computers, audio visual equipment or similar hardware.

f. The Scholarship cannot be deferred or transferred to another area of research without prior approval of the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

g. No other amount is payable.

h. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funding.

5. Termination

a. The Scholarship will terminate:

I. on resignation or withdrawal of the student from their research degree,
II. upon submission of the thesis or at the end of the award,
III. upon the student having completed the maximum candidature for their degree as per the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011 Policy,
IV. if the recipient does not undertake the relevant project or activity for which the funds have been approved within the required time frame,
V. if the recipient does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave, or
VI. if the recipient ceases to meet the eligibility requirements specified for this Scholarship, (other than during a period in which the Scholarship has been suspended or during a period of approved leave).

b. The Scholarship may also be terminated by the University before this time if, in the opinion of the University:

I. the course of study is not being carried out with competence and diligence or in accordance with the terms of this offer,
II. the student fails to maintain satisfactory progress, or
III. the student has committed misconduct or other inappropriate conduct.

c. The Scholarship will be suspended throughout the duration of any enquiry/appeal process.

d. Once the Scholarship has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to University error.

6. Misconduct

a. Where during the Scholarship a student engages in misconduct, or other inappropriate conduct (either during the Scholarship or in connection with the student’s application and eligibility for the Scholarship), which in the opinion of the University warrants recovery of funds provided, the University may require the student to repay payments made in connection with the Scholarship. Examples of such conduct include and without limitation; academic dishonesty, research misconduct within the meaning of the Research Code of Conduct (for example, plagiarism in proposing, carrying out or reporting the results of research, or failure to declare or manage a serious conflict of interests), breach of the Code of Conduct for Students and misrepresentation in the application materials or other documentation associated with the Scholarship.

b. The University may require such repayment at any time during or after the Scholarship period. In addition, by accepting this Scholarship, the student consents to all aspects of any investigation into misconduct in connection with this Scholarship being disclosed by the University to the funding body and/or any relevant professional body.

7. Acknowledgement

a. The scholarship recipient must acknowledge the support of their scholarship in any media, publications or presentations arising from the research.

b. The recipient must provide copies of all media articles arising as a result of the research to the Faculty Research Office.

8. Reporting

a. Upon completion of their project or activities, the successful recipient must submit to the Faculty Research Office:

I. a short written report, and
II. a financial report which includes information on the expenditure of funds in relation to the Scholarship.

9. Other Requirements

a. Recipients must be willing to undertake media and public relations activities to promote their research and The Nicholas Anthony Aroney Research Fund.

b. Recipients are required to maintain receipts for up to one year for all costs incurred that are relevant to this Scholarship.

c. Recipients may be required to produce these receipts if requested by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

1. Background

a. This Scholarship was established in 2014 to provide financial assistance to Masters by Research students, PhD students and academics who are undertaking research which provides and/or promotes learning and education in Greek language, culture or history, whether in Greece or Australia.

b. This Scholarship was donated by the Estate of Nicholas Anthony Aroney.

2. Eligibility

a. Applicants must be an academic affiliate in a continuing position employed within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney.

b. Applicants’ research may be based in and focussed on any discipline within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences but must pertain to Greek language, culture or history.

c. Applicants must be applying for project or activity funding to be used for expenses detailed in Clauses 4.c and 4.d that they expect to incur within twelve months from scholarship opening date.

3. Selection Criteria

a. The successful applicant will be awarded the Scholarship on the basis of:

I. academic excellence and merit,
II. curriculum vitae,
III. budget summary and justification, and
IV. the research project or activity including:

i. summary,
ii. relevance, significance and innovativeness,
iii. approach and methodology,
iv. outcome and impact, and
v. any potential collaboration with relevant University of Sydney Centres and Multidisciplinary Initiatives or other entities external to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

b. A research project or activity which is likely to contribute towards a recognised research output will be highly regarded.

c. The successful applicant will be awarded the Scholarship on the nomination of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Awards and Grants selection committee. The selection committee will consult with academic leadership within disciplines relevant to the submitted applications, as necessary. It will separately consider applications for awards under the categories for staff and students.

d. When the selection committee has reached a decision to make an award, it will advise the Trustees of the Estate of Nicholas Anthony Aroney in writing, prior to its award and its announcement to the applicants and the University community.

4. Value

a. The Scholarship value will be determined by the selection committee and will be stipulated in the Scholarship Offer Letter to the recipient(s).

b. The Scholarship value will be paid as a one-off payment after receipt of the Scholarship Acceptance Form.

c. The Scholarship will fund expenses such as:

I. travel for primary research,
II. research assistance,
III. purchase and/or reproduction of research materials, and/or
IV. activities to showcase research outputs.

d. The committee will also consider funding for:

I. marking relief,
II. conference-related expenses,
III. visits to the University by scholarly experts, and/or
IV. holding of conferences and seminars in a relevant field.

e. The Scholarship will not fund teaching relief or the purchase of computers, audio visual equipment or similar hardware.

f. The Scholarship cannot be deferred or transferred to another area of research without prior approval of the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

g. No other amount is payable.

h. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funding.

5. Termination

a. The Scholarship will terminate:

I. on resignation of the staff member from their continuing appointment with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney,
II. if the recipient does not undertake the relevant project or activity for which the funds have been approved within the required time frame, or
III. if the recipient ceases to meet the eligibility requirements specified for this Scholarship.

b. The Scholarship may also be terminated by the University before this time if, in the opinion of the University:

I. the staff member’s appointment is not being carried out with competence and diligence or in accordance with the terms of this offer,
II. the staff member fails to maintain satisfactory progress, or
III. the staff member has committed misconduct or other inappropriate conduct.

c. Payments will be suspended throughout the duration of any enquiry/appeal process.

d. Once the Scholarship has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to University error.

6. Acknowledgement

a. The scholarship recipient must acknowledge the support of their scholarship in any media, publications or presentations arising from the research.

b. The recipient must provide copies of all media articles arising as a result of the research to the Faculty Research Office.

7. Reporting

a. Upon completion of their project or activities, the recipient must submit to the Faculty Research Office:

I. a short written report, and
II. a financial report which includes information on the expenditure of funds in relation to the Scholarship.

8. Other Requirements

a. Recipients must be willing to undertake media and public relations activities to promote their research and The Nicholas Anthony Aroney Research Fund.

b. Recipients are required to maintain receipts for up to one year for all costs incurred that are relevant to this Scholarship.

c. Recipients may be required to produce these receipts if requested by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.