Indigenous Livelihoods in North Queensland
Scholarship Description
Literature identifies 5 key assets that determine sustainable livelihoods: human, social, natural, financial & physical capital. Studies on Indigenous indicators have shown there is co-occurrence of low assets, inadequate strategies & poor outcomes to sustain livelihoods. Frameworks developed with Indigenous people which value Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing in approaches to land, livelihoods, and governance are needed. Communities across North Queensland are increasingly challenged in relation to livelihoods, challenges that are likely to heighten with economic & climate change, environmental pressures & government policies in relation to services & welfare support. This project will examine the issues that Indigenous communities face in maintaining livelihoods in NQ & strategies for creating employment and economic opportunities. Stipend: $22,500 pa tax free + $7,000 project support (one off) Contact: Professor Sue McGinty Sue.mcginty@jcu.edu.au (07) 4781 4642
Reference Number: 5020
Study Subject: Indigenous Livelihoods in NQ
Web Address: http://www.jcu.edu.au/grs/scholarships/index.htm
Provided By: Cairns Institute, James Cook University
To be undertaken at: James Cook University.
Level: Post Graduate
Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from September 9, 2010 until October 31, 2010.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD22500 (per annum). This award is to be used for research and living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 2 years if masters or 3 years if PhD.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES AND ARTS - GENERAL. It is required that your study starts no earlier than January 1, 2011 and no later than June 30, 2010.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 2a or equivalent.
Application Details
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