School of Psychology International Travel Scholarship

1. Background

a. This Scholarship has been established to support Doctor of Philosophy students to conduct research overseas that is designed to contribute to the development of psychological knowledge from a theoretical and/or empirical perspective.

b. This Scholarship is funded by the School of Psychology.

2. Eligibility

a. The Scholarship is offered subject to applicants being enrolled in a PhD in the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney.

a. Applicants must be planning to travel to another country for a minimum of two weeks.

b. Applicants must be planning to visit one or more international scholars who are conducting research relevant to their PhD project.

c. Applicants may apply for this scholarship to attend and present at international conferences as part of an approved international visit. However, the scholarship cannot be solely used for the purpose of attending and presenting at the conference.

d. Applicants proposed travel must further their research and contribute to the development of psychological knowledge from a theoretical or empirical perspective.

e. Applicants must not be undertaking travel within Australia or their home country.

3. Selection Criteria

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

I. academic merit,
II. curriculum vitae,
III. personal statement, and
IV. travel proposal.

b. Preference will be given to applicants who are enrolled in the second full-time equivalent year of their PhD.

c. The successful applicant will be awarded the scholarship by the Associate Head (Research Education), or their nominated delegate(s), following consultation with a committee consisting of at least two academics.

4. Value

a. The Scholarship will provide a one-off payment of $6,000 on receipt of the scholarship acceptance form.

b. No other amount is payable.

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

d. The Scholarship is not transferable to another Faculty, University School, or University.

5. Termination

a. The Scholarship will be terminated:

I. on resignation or withdrawal of the recipient from their research degree,
II. upon submission of the thesis or at the end of the award,
III. not undertaking the approved travel,
IV. upon the recipient having completed the maximum candidature for their degree as per the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011 Policy,
V. 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 2023 (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 Student Charter 2020 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. Reporting

a. The recipient must provide a brief report to their academic supervisor on their travel within four weeks of returning to the University.

8. Other Requirements

a. The recipient is required to follow official advice from the University and Department of Foreign Affairs and Travel.