The Dean’s Award for Excellence in a PhD Thesis recognizes outstanding doctoral research within the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. Open to both domestic and international graduate researchers, this award honors the most exceptional PhD thesis demonstrating significant academic impact, creativity, and contribution to the arts.
Applicants must have completed the Doctor of Philosophy in Fine Arts and Music. Both domestic and international graduate researchers are automatically considered based on academic excellence, examiner reports, supervisor recommendations, and the research’s impact or recognition through publications, performances, or exhibitions.
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