Grants success for University of Sydney humanities researchers
University of Sydney academics secured five of 18 grants and fellowships from the 鈥� Australia鈥檚 national body for the humanities.
Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Professor Annamarie Jagose, said the success reflects the University鈥檚 expertise in the humanities.
鈥淲e are Australia鈥檚 oldest and most comprehensive Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and we continue to lead the way in research excellence in the humanities,鈥� she said.
鈥淭his is a wonderful recognition of our research strength across a diverse range of disciplines, including art history,聽film studies, philosophy, European history and East-Asian studies.鈥�
and , both from the are recipients of this year鈥檚聽Publication Subsidy Scheme, which will assist them with the costs associated with the publication of their research.
Three early-career researchers have also been awarded Humanities Travelling Fellowships, enabling them to undertake research overseas, including accessing archives and other research materials and connecting with international researchers and networks:
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, President of the Australian Academy of the Humanities Professor Joy Damousi FASSA FAHA congratulated the winners.
鈥淭he grants and awards are vital to the Academy鈥檚 ongoing commitment to promoting outstanding excellence in humanities research,鈥� she said.
鈥淭his is especially the case for the future generation of humanities scholars, whom we are delighted to foster, nurture and support through this scheme.鈥�
The Australian Academy of the Humanities is one of Australia鈥檚 four Learned Academies and seeks to promote excellence in humanities across schools, university, industry and public life.