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Mabo at James Cook University

Mabo at James Cook University

James Cook University is also celebrating the 30-year anniversary of the Mabo decision and has a series of events to commemorate it.

JCU writes:

2022 marks the 30 year anniversary of the Mabo case, one of the most significant turning points for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the fight for native title. Eddie Koiki Mabo (known as Koiki) had a strong and long-lasting connection with James Cook University – It was here that he began his journey to challenge land ownership laws on Mer (Murray Island) in the Torres Strait. Koiki is remembered for his commitment and tireless effort to educate others about the rights and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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We acknowledge the palawa/pakana and Gadigal people, the traditional custodians of the land upon which we live and work. We honour their enduring culture and knowledges as vital to the self-determination, wellbeing and resilience of their communities, and to shaping a just, inclusive and equitable Australian society.

Bursaries for Early Career Researchers

Bursaries for Early Career Researchers 

ASAL is providing up to four (4) bursaries to support Early Career Researchers to attend the conference.

The bursaries are worth $750 each, and are intended to support the successful applicants’ accommodation in and travel to Hobart. Applicants will need to register with the conference at the Postgraduate rate.

Applicants should:

  1. Provide a cover letter, a description of their current project, and a short rationale to explain how attendance at the conference will contribute to their work
  2. Indicate the stage of their project, ASAL membership status, and opportunities for institutional support (if applicable)
  3. Send their application to Dr Robert Clarke at (ASAL2022@utas.edu.au) by 5pm 29 April 2022 with the subject line “ASAL2022 ECR Bursary Application”

Preference will be given to applicants whose papers have been accepted for the conference program.

We acknowledge the palawa/pakana and Gadigal people, the traditional custodians of the land upon which we live and work. We honour their enduring culture and knowledges as vital to the self-determination, wellbeing and resilience of their communities, and to shaping a just, inclusive and equitable Australian society.

Bursaries for Honours & PhD Students

Bursaries for Honours & PhD Students

ASAL is providing up to nine (9) bursaries to support current honours and PhD students undertaking projects in Australian literary studies.

Each bursary is worth $750 and is intended to support the successful applicants’ accommodation in and travel to Hobart. In addition, successful applicants will have their conference registration waived.

Applicants should:

  1. Provide a cover letter, a description of their current project, and a short rationale to explain how attendance at the conference will contribute to their work
  2. Indicate the stage of their project (e.g. for PhD students your year of candidature), their institution, ASAL membership status, and opportunities for institutional support
  3. Provide a letter recommendation from their current supervisor
  4. Send their application to Dr Robert Clarke at (ASAL2022@utas.edu.au) by 5pm 29 April 2022 with the subject line “ASAL2022 Honours/PhD Bursary Application”

Successful applicants will not be expected to present on their work, although they are free to apply to do so.

We acknowledge the palawa/pakana and Gadigal people, the traditional custodians of the land upon which we live and work. We honour their enduring culture and knowledges as vital to the self-determination, wellbeing and resilience of their communities, and to shaping a just, inclusive and equitable Australian society.