Beasiswa S2&S3 Australia - MA/PhD Scholarship: University of Melbourne, Australia
MA/PhD Scholarship: University of Melbourne, Australia
‘Egalitarianism’
The Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CAPPE) is offering an MA or
PhD scholarship for study at the University of Melbourne commencing in 2006. The
Scholarship is part of a research project funded by the Australian Research Council
entitled, ‘Reassessing Egalitarianism’ awarded to Dr Jeremy Moss (University of
Melbourne) and Dr Robert Young (La Trobe University).
Research Proposal
Project description: The issues of egalitarianism and equality are central to political
philosophy and contemporary democracy. This project will undertake a systematic
examination of debates within contemporary egalitarianism. It will assess the key
problems in current debates: the role of individual responsibility in determining
compensation for disadvantage; whether egalitarianism is guided by an ideal of
respect or fairness; whether egalitarianism should endorse principles of ‘priority’ or
‘equality’ and egalitarianism’s relation to desert. The Investigators will also develop
an independent version of egalitarianism and address issues concerning how key
classes of disadvantaged individuals — the unemployed and health patients — are
affected by egalitarianism.
The research proposal for the MA or PhD may draw on a wide variety of topics
related to egalitarian political philosophy.
Eligibility and Application Procedure
Students must satisfy the standard entry requirements for MA and PhD degrees at the
University of Melbourne. For more information go to:
http://www.philosophy.unimelb.edu.au/cappe/index.php
Applicants should send a 600 word research proposal, academic transcripts, two
references, and a CV to the address below. Applicants may be asked for a writing
sample. The successful applicant will then be asked to apply for admission to an MA
or PhD degree. Applications should be received by 12 pm October 20th, 2005 and be
sent to the address below.
International Students are welcome to apply.
Students who are currently enrolled in a MA or PhD at another institution can apply
to transfer to a degree at the University of Melbourne.
Scholarship terms and conditions
The scholarship rate is A$18,277 pa and is generally tax exempt. The scholarship is
for full time study commencing in 2006 and for 1.5 years (MA) or 3 years (PhD). The
scholarship holder can also apply for a tuition fee remission scholarshp.
The scholarship holder will also be required to perform a limited amount of research
assistance to the Investigators.
Contact Information
Dr Jeremy Moss
Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics
Philosophy Department
University of Melbourne
Parkville
Victoria 3010
Australia
Email: cappe-info@unimelb.edu.au
Ph: 61 3 8344 5125
Additional Information
Further information about CAPPE can be obtained at:
http://www.philosophy.unimelb.edu.au/cappe/index.php
