Applied Urban Geography 2021

The award recognises students who completed a geography major in either a BSc, BA, or BEnvs, and are enrolling in either a BSc (Hons), BA (Hons), BEnvs (Hons), or a Master of Geography with a thesis in the field of applied urban geography. The award is for one year and valued at $2,000.

Applications will close at 5pm, July 4 2021. Please direct any inquiries to science-awards@unimelb.edu.au

• 2019 enrolment through the honours stream of a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Environments, or Master of Geography;
• Performance in the applicant’s undergraduate studies: weighted average mark in units that have contributed to a geography major.
• Strength of the preliminary research proposal put forward in the application for an honours or masters thesis and the completed application form, measured on the:
• Articulation of significant urban issue or problem that the research will address;
• Articulation of a practical methodological approach with greater weight given to those students who include spatial or statistical analysis methods as part of their approach;
• Articulation of how the results from the study might inform the design of better urban policies and practices.

Students must complete the application form and also submit:

• a letter of application that includes an outline of activities and interests beyond academia -  - no longer than 1 page
• a curriculum vitae

Please submit:

• Completed application form signed by the applicant and supervisor
• A letter of application that also outlines the applicants activities and interests beyond academia -  - no longer than 1 page
• Curriculum Vitae