Fieldwork
'Islam and Law in Southeast Asia' Fieldwork Scholarships
Some limited funding is available to assist research into Islam-related issues relevant to Southeast Asia. ‘Islam and Law in Southeast Asia’ Fieldwork Scholarships of up to A$2,000 are available for Masters or PhD candidates enrolled at the University of Melbourne. The scholarships must be used to support fieldwork in Southeast Asia on Islam-related topics that match the themes of Professor Tim Lindsey’s ARC Federation Fellowship. The themes of the Federation Fellowship can be found at http://www.lindseyfederation.law.unimelb.edu.au
Please note that total funding for each scholarship WILL NOT exceed A$2,000. Successful applicants must be able to complete the fieldwork between 1 December, 2009 and 31 December, 2010.
Further information about the scholarships and application process, including the application form can be found at FF Fieldwork Scholarships Application Form. Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 30 October, 2009.
Enquiries should be directed to Kathryn Taylor (k.taylor@unimelb.edu.au; (03) 8344 1122).
Fieldwork Scholarships Awarded
2008
- Melissa Crouch is researching the topic 'Bridging the Gap? Muslim-Christian Relations in Post-Suharto Indonesia (1998-2008)'
Fieldwork Report - Melissa Crouch
- David Walker is researching the topic 'The Role of Islam in Shaping the Development of Governance Institutions in Indonesia: A Model for Southeast Asia'
Other Fieldwork
The following fieldwork has been supported by the ARC Federation Fellowship:
- Alfitri - Islamic laws in Brunei
- Jeremy Kingsley - Inter-religious Relations in Lombok and Legal Regulation
- Kerstin Steiner - Islamic laws in Malaysia and Singapore
- Kathryn Taylor - Islamic education for women in China
- Dr Amanda Whiting (2010) - "Lawyers in Malaysia: Religious Orientation and Legal Professional Practice"