Curtin University is inviting undergraduate Humanities students to participate in an international study tour to Mumbai, India.
This program takes place from 30 January to 24 February 2023.
The study tour, supported by the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan (NCP), includes:
- A four-week academic study program that focuses on themes related to the social, cultural, political and environmental context in India. The first week will be spent on campus in Australia, followed by two weeks on campus in Mumbai with Curtin’s organising partner, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). The program’s final week will be spent back in Australia, where we will debrief on time in India and prepare for submission of the final assessment.
- Integrated on-site visits to participating Mumbai-based NGOs, where you will learn about the organisation and have the opportunity to gather information for your project assessment task.
- Cultural activities, including Hindi language classes, and learning experiences in Mumbai that will contribute to your work on a project relevant to your major field of study.
- An opportunity to work cross-institutionally with other students from our NCP Australian partner university, RMIT
New Colombo Plan eligibility
To be eligible for NCP funding, you must:
- Be an Australian citizen and not have dual citizenship or residency rights in the program host location.
- Be enrolled in an on-shore campus of an Australian university. Be undertaking a bachelor or bachelor honours degree as defined by the AQF Framework at the commencement of the program.
- Be aged between 18 and 28 years of age (some exceptions may apply).
Curtin eligibility
You must be an undergraduate student who has completed at least 200 credits before undertaking the tour. You must also be eligible to take COMS3000, Curtin’s Study Tour unit, as a free elective unit (unit substitutions are possible, with the permission of your Course Coordinator).
Academic assessments COMS3000
You will be asked to give a presentation that outlines your project plan; write a research project report; and submit a written reflection on the study tour experience.
Financial support
If your application to join the study tour is successful, you will be awarded a $3,000 New Colombo Plan mobility grant which will contribute to your total expenses, including air fares, accommodation and study program fees in Mumbai. You may also be eligible for an OS-HELP loan. Contact the CI Scholarships Office for more information.
Curtin University will provide assistance with flight and accommodation bookings.
Apply now
To apply, please complete the application form and send it to MCASIAdmin@curtin.edu.au. The application deadline has been extended to Wednesday 30 November.
