Graduate Research in Arts Travel Scheme at University of Melbourne In Australia

Objective:

GRATS provides Faculty of Arts Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Masters by Research (MA) graduate researchers with assistance towards undertaking research-related activities that will enhance their thesis.

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Eligibility: 

Graduate researchers who are enrolled in the Faculty of Arts are required to apply.
At the time of travel, a PhD graduate researcher cannot have worked more than 3.5 years FTE.
MA At the time of travel, graduate researchers must not have worked more than 18 months full-time.
Candidates must be post-confirmed and provide a $250 budget commitment from their school (your school funding will be the source of this funding).
For any prior GRATS funding they have received, applicants must have sent in a report.

Selection criteria:

• A description of your trip, demonstrating how your proposed travel will add value to your thesis
• A detailed itinerary of your proposed travel (including timeline, places you will be visiting, and activities at each place including a list of the formal contacts/arrangements you have established or are establishing)
• A budget for the planned travel in Australian Dollars (AUD)
• The budget must be itemized in detail
• Evidence of sources of quotations budgeted items (ie. air and rail fares, accommodation and conference fees, etc.)
• Confirmation of arrangements of your research activities (ie. evidence that your conference paper has been accepted for presentation, confirmation of interviews being undertaken, access to archives or libraries being visited)
• A letter from your principal supervisor outlining:
  • How the travel is academically justifiable to your thesis
  • That your budget costs are reasonable.