Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowships

Description The Endeavour Awards are a part of the Australia Awards initiative which was announced by the Prime Minister in November 2009. The Australia Awards have been established to maximize the benefit to Australia of its extensive scholarship programs, and to support enduring ties between Australia and its neighbors. The Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowships provide financial support for postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows from participating Asian countries to undertake short- term research (46 months) towards a master, PhD or postdoctoral research in their home country, in any field of study in Australia? and for Australian postgraduate and postdoctoral students to undertake short term research (46 months) towards a master, PhD or postdoctoral research in Australia, in any field of study, in participating Asian countries. For more information, visit http://www.australiaawards.gov.au/ Additional Information Applications for the main round close 31 July. Applications for the second round close 31 January. Duration and Value Duration: 6.0 months Annual value: $A 23,500.00 Total value: $A 23,500.00 Extra Details: Awards are valued at a total of up to A$23,500. Benefits include: a travel allowance of $4,500? an establishment allowance of $4,000? and a monthly stipend of $2,500 (for up to 6 months on a pro-rata basis). Funds are not available to support accompanying dependants or for return visits home. Award holders must spend a minimum of 4 months and a maximum of 6 months at their host institution. The research project cannot be broken into 2 or more visits to the host country. Important Dates Application closing date: 31 July? 31 January Scholarship start date: January Scholarship end date: December Eligibility criteria General information Applicants must: be citizens or permanent residents of a participating country and be physically resident in that country (those holding dual Australian citizenship or permanent residency status in Australia are ineligible to apply)? have completed an undergraduate degree that demonstrates high academic achievement? demonstrate English language proficiency? either be enrolled in a master or PhD course in their home country or have completed a PhD? and have a confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with a host institution. Award holders must commence their approved program and award in the following year. Applicants who have commenced or intend to commence their program at their host institution in the year of application (main round) are ineligible. Countries This scholarship is available to students from the following countries: Australia Hong Kong India Indonesia Malaysia Peoples Republic of China Republic of South Korea Singapore Thailand Vietnam Eligible institutions This scholarship is available at any Australian educational institution offering eligible courses (as described below). You can use the course search facility to find a course and institution. Eligible courses Course Level This scholarship is only available for the following course levels: Masters Research Doctor of Philosophy Non-Award Organisation Name: Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations Website: http://www.deewr.gov.au/ Contact Information Email: endeavour.awards@deewr.gov.au