Higher Degree by Research Application Portal

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are invited to work with a leading Aboriginal (Yawuru) historian and join this ARC-funded project which will undertake ground-breaking research on innovative approaches to Aboriginal history, combining truth telling imperatives with restorying techniques in order to produce an Indigenous-centred, future-oriented, new general Aboriginal history of Western Australia in time for the state's Bicentenary. 

Applicants are invited to propose a topic which explores any aspect of Western Australia's Aboriginal history, including, but not limited to:

*histories of particular regions, communities or places; 

*biographical histories of particular individuals, families or networks;

* Indigenous knowledges and narratives about the past; or

* the meaning and uses of history for Aboriginal people and communities. 

This project also aims to produce history curriculum resources so candidates with an interest in education are very welcome. PhD candidates are invited to discuss their ideas with Shino Konishi before applying.

This scholarship may be awarded before the closing date.

This scholarship is available to support applicants whose heritage is recognised as Indigenous Australian, i.e. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Background in history or Indigenous studies or Indigenous education and interest in Western Australia history.

Please contact Shino Konishi to discuss your proposed topic before applying. 

Shino Konishi

shino.konishi@uwa.edu.au

https://research-repository.uwa.edu.au/en/persons/shino-konishi