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Donald Dyer Scholarship

The Donald Dyer Scholarship is now available for 2009, and you can find the close off on the University South Australia website.

Applications are now being sought for the Donald Dyer Scholarship for Public Relations and Communication the largest research scholarship available in Australia for communication practitioners. Backed by the PRIA, and made possible by a generous bequest from the estate of the late Sylvia Dyer, the scholarship offers the opportunity to further develop advanced research in PR, normally at a PhD level.

Minimum Stipend: A$27,000 per annum (tax-free), 2009 rate. Plus one return travel airfare between the candidate's home location and Adelaide, and organised by the University.

Early career and experienced practitioners are encouraged to consider the career option of PR research. Candidates normally complete a PhD in 3 years full-time; however, the trustees of the Scholarship will consider part-time scholarships for those applicants who prefer to continue to work.

For more details visit the University of South Australia website.

Donald Dyer Scholars

Dr Collette Snowden was the first Donald Dyer Scholarship holder, and is currently a lecturer in Public Relations at the School of Communication, UniSA. Here topic of research: News and Information to Go: Mobile Communications, Media Processes and Media Professionals

Leanne Glenny moved from Canberra in 2005, where she lectured in Communication, and is the current Donald Dyer Scholarship holder for 2005. Her topic of research: The anatomy of persuasion in government communication: a grounded theory approach to dialogic communication in the public sector

Kate Mirandilla is our current 2006 recipient, and was a lecturer in Communication in the Philippines. Her topic of research: A cross-cultural comparison of the Crisis Communication Management mechanisms of organizations in the Australian and Philippine contexts

The Application Process

Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to obtain further information from:

For prospective inquiries and further information about study options in postgraduate research study, please contact:

Michelle Sced, Graduate Studies Office, michelle.sced@unisa.edu.au

Formal application process for the Donald Dyer Scholarship and Higher Degree Research:
Prospective candidates can access the application form via the online web

1. The application form, also includes a section to outline your thesis topic. Apply Online
2. You will be required to provide certified copies of all academic transcripts
3. Two independent academic referee reports , please email to research.referees@unisa.edu.au
4. Certified copy of birth certificate or passport credentials (international applicants)
5. Copy of the candidates work experience, and any published research
6. The thesis outline will need to show an academic/industry focus on Public Relations and Communication research
7. Note: International applicants maybe required to fulfil the English entry requirement which includes an IELTS score of 6.5 for 2010 entry.
8. Please ensure that all documentation, including referee reports are received before the closing date.
   

Preparing your thesis outline for the application:

A brief 1200 word description of your research outline is required for the scholarship application.
(Please add your outline to the Apply Online application form)

Information on how to write a thesis proposal

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Last Updated: August 27, 2009

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