Clare Burton Scholarships

The Clare Burton Scholarship was established by the five ATN universities (Curtin, QUT, RMIT, UniSA, UTS) to honour and continue the path-breaking work of Dr. Clare Burton, a leading researcher, public sector administrator, academic, consultant and writer on employment equity, who passed away suddenly in August 1998. It provides funds to support post-graduate research into gender equity.

A scholarship of $10,000 is available to a student enrolled, or intending to enrol, in an ATN university, in either a post-graduate coursework or research degree where the major piece of work is focussed on gender equity. The field of gender equity encompasses women and equality in all spheres of endeavour such as employment, education, health, communications and so on.

As well as the funds provided to support their research, the two scholarship recipients will also receive individual support and mentoring related to their current research and future careers from their host institution.

The application process for the 2012 Clare Burton Scholarship is now open. Details can be found on the ATN WEXDEV website at: http://www.atn.edu.au/wexdev/scholarship/

Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 18 November 2011 (submission details are contained in the Guidelines and Application Form available on the website).

Donations can also be made to the Clare Burton Memorial Trust Fund by completing and returning the donation form as instructed.

Previous recipients of the Clare Burton Scholarship can be found at WEXDEV.