*PhD Scholarship: ‘A History of Women’s Political Thought in Europe
1700-1800’*
* *
As a result of a research project headed by Assoc. Prof. Karen Green ‘A
History of Women’s Political Thought in Europe 1700-1800,’ which has
been funded by the Australian Research Council, Monash University is
offering one PhD scholarship.
*Eligibility: *Applicants must have, or expect to shortly have, an
honours, or masters by research degree, with first or second class
honours, in philosophy, political philosophy, history of ideas or
feminist theory. Alternatively, an undergraduate degree, in an
appropriate discipline, with a research component deemed equivalent by
Monash University to the Australian and New Zealand honours degree. A
background in the history of women’s political thought and competence in
German, Italian, French and/or Latin would also be an asset. Please
contact Karen Green or our HDR Admissions Manager
joe.depasquale@arts.monash.edu.au
<mailto:joe.depasquale@arts.monash.edu.au> with any queries about your
eligibility.
*Project: *This three-year ARC funded project continues research into
the history of women’s ideas undertaken by Karen Green and others, which
resulted in, among other outputs, in the recent book, /A History of
Women’s Political Thought in Europe, 1400-1700 /(Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press, 2009). This phase of the wider project attempts to
provide an overview of women’s political thought during the eighteenth
century in Europe.
The PhD topic to be pursued will be shaped by the training and skills of
the successful applicant. It will in all likelihood focus on the
political and philosophical ideas of one or more individual eighteenth
century women thinkers.
*Scholarship duration: *3 years full-time, subject to normal annual
review process.
*Value: *Award holders will receive a stipend equal to the Australian
Postgraduate Award of $20,427 per annum (2009 rate).
*Applications: *Interested candidates should send the following
documents by email to Karen.green@arts.monash.edu.au
<mailto:Karen.green@arts.monash.edu.au>
Or by post to:
Assoc. Prof. Karen Green
School of Philosophy and Bioethics
Monash University
Melbourne, 3800,
Australia.
1. Academic Record and curriculum vitae.
2. Brief statement explaining why this project is suited to your
background and interests, and indication of the topic on which you
would like to conduct research.
3. Names and contact details for two academic referees.
4. Indication of when you would be available to take up the scholarship.
*Closing date: * Expressions of interest must be received by Friday
12^th June 2009.
