[Posted on behalf of Bill Palmer, University of Newcastle, Australia]

The discipline of Linguistics in the School of Humanities and Social
Science at the University of Newcastle (Australia) is offering up to
five PhD Scholarships to suitably qualified international applicants in
any research area of linguistics.

A generous package of scholarship benefits is offered including (all
figures in Australian dollars):
● Stipend - $29,653 per annum tax free (including $24,653 standard
stipend + $5,000 top-up), indexed annually
● Tuition fee scholarship - $19,960 per annum indexed annually
● Relocation allowance - $1,520
● Establishment allowance - $500
● Thesis allowance - $500
● Research support allowance - $6,000
● Overseas Student Health Cover - In 2013, 3.5 years equates to;
● $2,002 for single cover (scholar only)
● $4,977 for dual cover (scholar and spouse)
● $6,470 for family cover (scholar, spouse and any dependants)

Applications will be considered from any area of linguistics. However,
priority will be given to applicants whose research aligns with the work
of the University’s Endangered Languages Documentation, Theory and
Application Research Group (ELDTA). The research interests of the group
are broad, encompassing language documentation and description;
theoretical syntax, morphology and phonology; typology; cognitive
linguistics; and historical linguistics. Applications will be welcomed
in any of these areas. The notion of endangered languages adopted by the
group is also broad, with an emphasis on indigenous languages,
particularly of the Pacific region and Australia, although the group
also includes members working on languages of north and sub-Saharan
Africa and Central and East Asia.

The topic of the proposed doctoral research is open. Two of the
scholarships are linked to a joint project between the University of
Newcastle and Harvard University, investigating ergativity in languages
of the western Solomon Islands. These will include one semester based at
Harvard, and supervision by Harvard’s Prof. Maria Polinsky. The
remaining three scholarships are completely open in terms of topic, with
preference given to proposed projects that align with the research
interests of ELDTA and of the University’s linguistics staff.

These scholarship positions will remain open until filled. However,
early applications are encouraged to ensure that they can be considered
while positions remain available. In the first instance prospective
applicants should contact Dr Bill Palmer <bill.palmer@newcastle.edu.au>
to discuss their research interests, background, and proposed PhD topic.

Please direct enquiries to Dr Bill Palmer <bill.palmer@newcastle.edu.au>


Dr Bill Palmer
Deputy Head of School - Research
School of Humanities and Social Science
Convenor, Endangered Languages Documentation,
    Theory and Application Research Group
Linguistics Research Higher Degree/Honours coordinator
HSS
University of Newcastle
Callaghan NSW 2308
Australia
email bill.palmer@newcastle.edu.au