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HDR Scholarships Committee

Terms of reference

The HDR Scholarships Committee is a sub-committee of the University Higher Degrees by Research Committee. On a yearly basis, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) will approve the University HDR scholarship budget for the following year.
The role of the HDR Scholarships Committee is to discharge its responsibility with
respect to the relevant Academic Senate policies for HDR students and funding allocations determined by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research).
The HDR Scholarships Committee is responsible for:
- Determining the award of HDR scholarships and the Research Preparation Scholarship for Indigenous Students.
- Distributing such other funds for HDR student support as may be available from time to time.
- Adhering to standards prescribed by the Commonwealth and State Government in relation to HDR scholarships.
- Monitoring the progress of scholarship holders and approving extensions to scholarships as appropriate, as approved by the Chair under delegated authority and in accordance with the conditions of award and Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship Administrative Rules.
- Receiving and reviewing complaints from HDR scholarship applicants and/or holders by the Chair in accordance with the Flinders’ complaint handling process.
- Recommending to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) changes to the conditions of award of existing scholarships and to policy relating to HDR scholarships.
- Recommending to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) the establishment of privately funded scholarships and conditions of award.
- Forwarding to the Chair of the University Higher Degrees by Research Committee by 30 June each year a Report on this Committee’s activities for the preceding 12 months.CRICOS No. 00114A
  Approved by the Academic Senate on 24 March 2021
Composition

Members:
Dean, Graduate Research (ex officio) (Chair)
HDR Coordinator from each of the six Colleges (ex officio)

In attendance:

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous) (ex officio) or proxy
Team Leader, Student Finance (HDR Scholarships) (ex officio) (Executive Officer)
Quorum

50% of membership (ignoring any fraction resulting from the division) plus 1.
Meeting frequency

The Committee will be convened at least 5 times per year to coincide with scholarship rounds.

Membership

Chairperson appointed by the Vice-Chancellor:

Prof Tara Brabazon

Representatives of each of the six Colleges:

Associate Professor Caitlin Hughes - College of Business, Government and Law
Associate Professor Melanie Takarangi - College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
Associate Professor Catherine Kevin - College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Professor Paul Ward - College of Medicine and Public Health
Associate Professor Diane Chamberlain - College of Nursing and Public Health
Professor Catherine Abbott - College of Science and Engineering

Contact the Secretary:

Tracey Kohl
Operations Lead - Student Finance and Scholarship Services
Phone: 8201 3249
Email: scholarships@flinders.edu.au

Vice-Chancellor Scholarship Selection Committee

Principles of selection

Recipients have the potential to make a positive contribution to Flinders University and the global community
Recipients are suitable International Student Ambassadors and able to effectively represent Flinders University in the recruitment of international students globally
Recipients contribute towards diversity of College, nationality and course to support Flinders University international student recruitment goals

Terms of reference

In accordance with Policy on Internal Tuition Fee Waivers, Scholarships and Sponsorships and under the approval of the Vice-President & Pro Vice-Chancellor (International), the Go Beyond Vice Chancellor Scholarship Selection Committee will foster and encourage the recruitment of high quality international students for the University by undertaking:

Meet as required to determine the award of the Go Beyond Vice Chancellor Scholarships
Monitor the progress of scholarship holders and approving extensions to scholarships as appropriate
Reviewing and proposing changes to the scholarship as they relate to the selection criteria and process
Review the impact of the Flinders International Ambassador Program, in particular the role of the Go Beyond Vice Chancellor Scholarships recipients
Provide reporting as required on the performance of the Go Beyond Vice Chancellor Scholarships

Membership

Chairperson:

Sebastian Raneskold
Vice-President & Pro Vice-Chancellor (International)

Selection panel members:

Sarah Walsh - Director of Marketing, Office of Communication, Marketing and Engagement
Tracey Kohl - Operations Lead, Scholarship Services, Student Administration Services
Mark Charnley - Senior Manager, International Recruitment, Flinders International
College representatives as requested and required

Executive Officer:

Carrie Jenkins, Office of the Vice-President and Pro Vice-Chancellor (International)
Phone: +61 8 8201 2554
Email: carrie.jenkins@flinders.edu.au

Forms

Proposal for Privately Funded Scholarship/Top Up form

This form is used to establish a privately funded scholarship or a stipend top-up for a higher degree research student. Current year stipend rates are on the reverse of this form.

Summer Research Award proposal form

The Summer Research Award has been established to provide an opportunity for students interested in undertaking honours or higher degree research to be involved in a research project under the supervision of a member of staff. The research project will normally take place during the summer vacation period and will be determined by the supporting Faculty or School. Please complete the form below to establish a Summer Research Award for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework student and refer to page 2 of the form for the conditions of the Summer Research Award.

Honours scholarship proposal

This form is used to establish a scholarship for a student enrolled in an honours program.

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