At its 2024 Annual General Meeting in Perth, Australia ICOMOS established a special higher degree research scholarship named in honour and recognition of the outstanding contribution to the success of the ICOMOS General Assembly 2023 made by Prof Richard Mackay, AM.
The Australia ICOMOS Richard Mackay Scholarship is an annual scholarship of $10,000 for research related expenses for an enrolled higher degree student with an approved research plan.
The student may be enrolled at any university in Australia, and their research will contribute to understanding and conserving heritage, broadly conceived.
Please find the detailed Terms and Conditions here.
How do I apply?
Your application should include:
- A CV that highlights your academic achievements.
- A 2-page summary of your approved research plan and outline of the proposed research activities that the scholarship would be used to support.
- A letter of support from your Primary Supervisor confirming that your research plan has been approved by your supervisor and/or graduate research office, as appropriate to the terms of your candidature.
- A detailed budget for the proposed research activities for up to AUD$10,000 including, for example, flights, accommodation, library/archive access fees, documentation fees, fieldwork costs etc,
- A 1-page personal statement that demonstrates the following:
the contribution of your research to the field of heritage studies, how the planned activities are essential to your research, and an interest in the work of Australia ICOMOS.
Applications are due by 5pm 19 October 2026. Please email your application as a single PDF attachment, Attention: Rebecca Davies, Secretariat Officer, Australia ICOMOS, with ‘Australia ICOMOS Richard Mackay Scholarship’ in the subject line. Email: austicomos@deakin.edu.au
