2.1 Funding

The scholarship is funded by the Griffith Graduate Research School. In the event the candidate does not submit the planned output (according to the agreed work plan) by the scholarship expiry date, 50% of the ROES value awarded will be borne by the candidate’s Element or Group. Where the candidate’s non-submission is a result of extenuating circumstances that are beyond their control, the Dean Griffith Graduate Research School will review on a case-by-case basis the Element or Group liability to contribute 50%.

2.2 Selection and Award

The scholarship selection panel will determine the awardees. The scholarships will be awarded to the nominated candidates who, in the opinion of the panel, best meet the following selection criteria:

1. Quality of the planned output(s);
2. the strength of the recommendation from the principal supervisor and Element/Group;
3. likelihood of submission by the expiration date of the scholarship; and
4. previous research output record, including whether the thesis publication requirement of candidature has been met.

3.1 Scholarship value and duration

1. The scholarship rate will be at the Research Training Program Stipend rate at the time of offer, and is funded by the Griffith Graduate Research School.
2. The stipend will be paid into an account in a bank, building society or credit union, on a fortnightly basis, as per the University’s payment schedule.

4.1 Commencement of Scholarship

Successful awardees must ensure that their research output work plan corresponds with the scholarship start and end dates prior to commencing the scholarship.

The scholarship should be taken up within four weeks of submission of the thesis.

4.2 Tenure

The maximum tenure available for the scholarship is 10 weeks.

4.3 Specific Scholarship Holder Obligations

1. Scholarship holders will diligently and to the best of their ability apply themselves to the successful completion of the research output by adhering to objectives set out in their publication plan and schedule;
2. Scholarship holders are required to maintain their attendance and access to any required facilities or resources commensurate to full time candidature, including regular communication with their supervisor;
3. International candidates are required to maintain their student visa and overseas student health cover if it has, or will, expire during the tenure of the scholarship;
4. Scholarship holders are required to include Griffith University in the by-line of the publication and to adhere to authorship protocols as detailed in Griffith University’s The Responsible Conduct of Research Policy. Candidates must consult with their supervisor in relation to authorship.
5. Progress will be monitored by the scholarship holder’s principal supervisor, If progress is deemed to be unsatisfactory, as per the agreed publication plan, a decision will be made as to whether to terminate the scholarship.
6. A scholarship holder must immediately notify the University in writing if any conditions of the scholarship, or obligations as specified above cannot be met.

4.4 Leave Arrangements

A scholarship holder will not normally be eligible to take leave during the tenure of the scholarship.

A scholarship holder is entitled to up to 5 working days sick leave during the tenure of the scholarship. A formal request is not required to access the sick leave entitlement, and if taken will not result in an extension to the scholarship end date.

4.5 Termination

A scholarship will be terminated in any of the following circumstances:

1. upon conferral of the HDR degree;
2. at the end of the period of tenure provided for by the scholarship;
3. on submission of the research output;
4. if the candidate ceases to meet the eligibility criteria as specified in section 1.0 or the scholarship holder obligations as specified in section 4.3 of these conditions of award.

The supervisor(s) and Element (Head of Element or HDR Convenor) must provide appropriate support and facilities to the candidate for the duration of the scholarship.