FELLOWSHIP: The Australian Centre for Olympic Studies

The Australian Centre for Olympic Studies at the University of Technology, Sydney, is pleased to announce two annual fellowships, for periods up to four months that will provide infrastructure support for a scholar and a postgraduate student in 2007. These fellowships will be offered in subsequent years. annually. Below are the details of the fellowships which are listed on the Centre website (www.olympic.uts.edu.au).

Richard Cashman
Director
Australian Centre for Olympic Studies


THE AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP AND THE AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP, 2007

THE AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

Aim

To bring a scholar or practitioner to Sydney, from overseas or interstate, on an annual or biennial basis, to provide inputs to Olympic research, teaching and practice.

Conditions

A Fellow will normally be expected to spend from two to four months in Sydney during 2007, including at least one month coinciding with an academic semester (Autumn: March-May; Spring: August-October), and engage in a range of the following activities:

a. contribute to on-going research projects and development of new research projects at ACOS;
b. conduct occasional lectures, seminars and other training activities for: ACOS/UTS staff; UTS students; Australian Olympic Committee; and members of the sport community in Sydney, NSW and elsewhere in Australia;
c. produce at least one refereed or professional publication which will be associated with ACOS;
d. be available for media interviews prior to, during and after the Fellowship period;
e. acknowledge ACOS/AOC in any publication or conference/seminar presentation which arises during the period of or as a result of the Fellowship;
f. foster future on-going international linkages with ACOS.

The aim is to bring to Sydney and New South Wales, skills, knowledge and experience which are not available locally: the Fellowship will therefore be open only to persons resident outside of New South Wales.

A Fellow will be appointed to an appropriate honorary position in UTS for the duration of the Fellowship. Honorary positions include Associate, Fellow and Adjunct Professor, the level of appointment depending on the nature of the contribution to the University and the academic standing of the appointee.

Funding

No cash funding is currently available to support the Fellowship, although this may be sought in future. Candidates will therefore need to demonstrate that they have available funds to support their travel to and from Sydney and expenses during their visit. In-kind support will be provided by ACOS and the School of Leisure, Sport and Tourism in the form of an office with computer facilities (hardware, email, internet) and library facilities.

Applications

Applicants should submit:

• a curriculum vitae;
• a statement of capabilities;
• a suggested program of activities;
• proposed timing and time-period of the visit; and
• an indication of available financial support. Negotiations may be entered into with suitable candidates regarding their proposed program of activities, timing and funding, prior to a selection being made.


THE AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP 2007

Aim

The aim of the Australian Olympic Graduate Fellowship is to provide an opportunity for a doctoral student from an overseas university to study at ACOS for a period of time, to take advantage of the resources of ACOS and the Sydney/NSW/Australian environment to pursue Olympic Games-related research.

Conditions

A Graduate Fellow will be expected to normally spend from two to four months at UTS and to engage in the following activities:

a. conduct doctoral research in relation to the Olympic Games, taking advantage of the resources of ACOS and the Sydney/ NSW/Australian environment;
b. present at least one graduate seminar at UTS; nt at least one graduate seminar at UTS;
c. acknowledge ACOS/AOC in any thesis, publication or seminar/conference presentation which arises wholly or in part as a result of the Graduate Fellowship;
d. foster future on-going international linkages with ACOS.

Funding

No cash funding is currently available to support the Graduate Fellowship, although this may be sought in future. Candidates will therefore need to demonstrate that they have available funds to support their travel to and from Sydney and expenses during their visit. In-kind support will be provided by ACOS and the School of Leisure, Sport and Tourism in the form of: and office and computer facilities (hardware, email, internet) and library facilities.

Eligibility

Any student currently enrolled in a doctoral research program outside of Australia is eligible to apply.

Applications

Applicants should submit:

• a curriculum vitae;
• a summary of the candidate's thesis research;
• a suggested program of activities while at UTS and an indication of how this will contribute to the candidate's doctoral research;
• proposed timing and time-period of the visit;
• a letter of support from a supervisor; and
• an indication of available financial support.

Applications for both Fellowships should be sent to: Prof. Richard Cashman, Director, Australian Centre for Olympic Studies, University of Technology Sydney, PO Box 222, Lindfield, NSW 2070, Australia (r.cashman@uts.edu.au).

Negotiations may be entered into with suitable candidates regarding their proposed program of activities, timing and funding, prior to a selection being made

Closing date for applications: November 20, 2006