Endeavour 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 Research Fellowships provide financial support for postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows from participating 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 countries. The fellowships aim to: further develop award holders’ knowledge and skills in their field of research? strengthen bilateral ties between Australia and the participating countries? showcase Australia’s educational sector? strengthen mutual understanding between the people of Australia and award holders’ home countries? and build international linkages and networks. 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: The awards are valued at up to a total of 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 International 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 in Australia. Australian applicants must: be citizens or permanent residents of Australia, and be physically resident in Australia (those holding dual citizenship or permanent residency status in their host country 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 Australia or have completed a PhD? and have confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the host institution. Countries This scholarship is available to students from the following countries: Afghanistan Argentina Bahrain Bangladesh Bhutan Bolivia Brazil Brunei Darussalam Cambodia Canada Chile Colombia Cook Islands Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Dominican Republic East Timor Ecuador El Salvador Fiji French Polynesia Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong India Indonesia Iraq Islamic Republic of Iran Japan Jordan Kiribati Kuwait Lao People’s Democratic Republic Lebanon Macau Malaysia Maldives Marshall Islands Mexico Micronesia, Federated States of Mongolia Nauru Nepal New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua Niue Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peoples Republic of China Peru Philippines Qatar Republic of South Korea Russian Federation Samoa Saudi Arabia Singapore Solomon Islands Sri Lanka Suriname Switzerland Syrian Arab Republic Taiwan Thailand Tokelau Tonga Turkey Tuvalu United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States of America Uruguay Vanuatu Venezuela Vietnam Wallis and Futuna Yemen 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: Non-Award Doctor of Philosophy Masters Research Organisation Name: Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations Website: http://www.deewr.gov.au/ Contact Information Email: endeavour.awards@deewr.gov.au