Fogarty Foundation Success Through Educational Excellence Prize for the Best Piece of Research in the Doctor of Education * [F1928]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

Brett and Anne Fogarty having agreed to donate an annual amount of $50,000 for an initial period of five years to provide scholarships and prizes, the Fogarty Foundation Success through Educational Excellence Scholarships and Prizes are established. Through the scholarships and prizes, of which there are 13 in total, the Foundation recognises the importance of education in today's society, and the contribution of teachers to the creation of communities within that society, by supporting people entering the teaching profession, encouraging continuation of knowledge and skills through postgraduate study and providing excellent educational opportunities for future generations by assisting recipients to disseminate their knowledge and impart their enthusiasm.

1. The Fogarty Foundation Success through Educational Excellence Prize for the Best Piece of Research in the Doctor of Education of $500 is awarded each year by the Board of Examiners in Education to the student who has completed the best thesis in the Doctor of Education during the preceding 12 months.

2. In reaching its decision the Board of Examiners has regard to—

(a) examiners' reports; and

(b) the recommendation of the Chair of the Faculty of Education Postgraduate Programmes Committee, and the co-ordinator(s) of the Doctor of Education course or nominee(s).

3. To be eligible for consideration a student must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

4. The recipient is required to present their research findings at a public seminar.