The Parliamentary Library offers two summer research scholarships for postgraduate students each year. Scholars work alongside specialist researchers in the Parliamentary Library in Canberra for a period of six weeks (January–February 2020) to produce a report on a topic of relevance to the Library’s research program.
The Parliamentary Library is a unique research environment: it provides high quality information, analysis and advice to senators and members of the House of Representatives in support of their parliamentary and representational roles, as well as to their staff, the staff of committees, and the Governor-General.
2020 Parliamentary Library Summer Research Scholarship
The Summer Research Scholarship allows scholars to understand and work within this important national institution.
The scholarship also gives recipients the opportunity to:
- build research expertise
- contribute to scholarship on the Parliament and its work
- receive training and access the Library’s specialist collections and databases
- interact with subject-matter experts and
- be guided by a mentor who will provide advice during the scholarship
Upon successful completion of the scholarship, an honorarium of $1,800 is paid.
An information kit can be downloaded at: www.aph.gov.au/library.
Applicants do not need to directly address the selection criteria in their applications, but they should demonstrate the following:
- a quality research proposal on one of the identified topics or a related topic
- strong research skills
- excellent written communication skills
- an ability to work within set guidelines and to deadlines and
- a capacity to work effectively within a professional research environment.
For details on how to apply, please follow the instructions on the Application Kit.
Applications for the 2020 Parliamentary Library Summer Research Scholarship will close at midnight on Wednesday 16 October 2019. Applicants will be assessed by the selection panel and those short-listed will be scheduled for a telephone interview. Successful applicants will be notified by mid November 2019.
If you would like to discuss the 2020 Parliamentary Library Summer Research Scholarship further, please contact:
Carlene Dunshea
Executive Officer
Parliamentary Library
carlene.dunshea@aph.gov.au
+61 2 6277 2721
Nicholas Horne
Director, Politics and Public Administration
Parliamentary Library
Nicholas.horne@aph.gov.au
+61 2 6277 2506
Carlene Dunshea
Executive Officer
Parliamentary Library
carlene.dunshea@aph.gov.au
+61 2 6277 2721
Nicholas Horne
Director, Politics and Public Administration
Parliamentary Library
Nicholas.horne@aph.gov.au
+61 2 6277 2506