Mark Govier PhD Scholarship

This scholarship has been funded by a generous donation from Mark Govier, whose passionate interest in the relationship between the Royal Society of London and the British Government inspired his master’s degree research at Flinders University. His M.A. thesis, ‘The Political Alignment of the Early Royal Society: 1662-1703’, revealed that a close relationship existed from the earliest days between the government and organised science in Britain.

To expand upon his research, which brought new information to light and many new questions to be explored, the Mark Govier PhD Scholarship will support innovative research into the relationship between the Royal Society of London and the British Government. 

The purpose of the Mark Govier scholarship is to enable a suitably qualified graduate to carry out, under the supervision of a member of staff appointed by the College, a program of study leading to a Higher Degree by research.  A stipend or top-up is monetary assistance provided by a supervisor or an organisation to supplement a scholarship.

Learn more about Mark Govier and why he created this scholarship

The scholarship includes:

• A stipend valued at the Australian Government Research Training Program scholarship rate plus 6%, indexed annually
• An extension of up to 6 months
• Allowance for annual, sick and parental leave

An award holder must:

• be enrolled full-time in a Higher Degree by research at Flinders University;
• have completed a Bachelor degree with Second Class (Division A) Honours or above, or an equivalent level of academic attainment;
• be undertaking a PhD research project within the College of Business, Government and Law, undertaking comparative studies between government and society including a case study of the relationship between the Royal Society and the British Government.

The Mark Govier scholarship is open to all Higher Degree Research students both domestic and international. In the case of international students it may only be awarded to commencing students who can demonstrate that they have the means to cover the university’s tuition fees either personally or through other arrangements. Continuing international students who are already maintaining the tuition fees charged by the university will be eligible to receive the Mark Govier scholarship and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.