University of Melbourne 2022 The Jack Keating Fund Policy Paper

The Melbourne Graduate School of Education and the Jack Keating Fund Scholarship Committee are delighted to offer financial assistance to enable the creation of a policy paper.  This paper would support policy research in Australia in the field of education where the research is likely to impact on greater equality of opportunity and educational outcomes and the advancement of social justice.

• Table of Content
• About University of Melbourne
• The Jack Keating Fund Policy Paper
• Aim and Benefits of The Jack Keating Fund Policy Paper
• Requirements for The Jack Keating Fund Policy Paper Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for The Jack Keating Fund Policy Paper
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne (informally Melbourne University) is an Australian public research university located in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in Victoria. Times Higher Education ranks Melbourne as 33rd in the world, while the Academic Ranking of World Universities places Melbourne 44th in the world (both first in Australia).... continue reading

The Jack Keating Fund Policy Paper

Aim and Benefits of The Jack Keating Fund Policy Paper

• The recipient would receive up to $20,000 to create a 15-20 page policy paper (desktop research, no ethics required) over a six month period, with the possibility of a three month extension if required.
• 70% paid to the recipient up front with the remainder paid at the completion of the paper.

Requirements for The Jack Keating Fund Policy Paper Qualification

To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:

• • be a staff or student at the University of Melbourne, OR
  • be a person or organisation external to the University.

Interview date, Process and Venue for The Jack Keating Fund Policy Paper

Selection criteria

Conditions:

• The paper must be completed by 15 December 2023 at the latest.
• The University reserves the right to review the paper prior to publication.
• The University will house the published paper on the University website, but the recipient of the funding will retain intellectual property.
• Award recipients are encouraged to publish the paper elsewhere but are expected to inform the University of such publications.
• The recipient must clearly acknowledge that the paper has been funded by The Jack Keating Fund.
• The University would have the right to withdraw association with the paper if required.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Applications are open from Thursday 1 September, closing Monday 31 October 2022 at midnight.
• Applicants are to fill in the application form available below.
• Applications will be assessed by the Jack Keating Scholarship Committee.

For more details, visit University of Melbourne website.