Westpac Research Fellowships Australia 2020
Description
Westpac Research Fellowships Australia 2020 is open for Australian Citizens and PR holders. The scholarship allows Research level program(s) in the field of Technology and Innovation, Strengthening Australia-Asia ties, Enabling Positive Social Change taught at University of Melbourne, University of Queensland, Australian National University, University of Sydney . The deadline of the scholarship is .
Degree Level: Scholarship is for supporting Research
Available Subjects: You can research in Technology and Innovation, Strengthening Australia-Asia ties, Enabling Positive Social Change
Scholarship Benefits: The scholarship will provide a partial funding i.e minimum of $400,000 over three years.
Eligible Nationalities: Only Australian Citizens and Permanent residents can apply
Eligibility Criteria:
- You are an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- You have been awarded a PhD between 1 September 2013 and 1 September 2016; or have obtained an Eligibility Exemption from the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) or equivalent if your PhD was awarded prior to 1 September 2013.
- Your proposed area of research is in a field of research at a participating university (refer to Our Partner Universities below) with an Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) four digit Field of Research (FOR) rating "well above world standing". For a comprehensive list of FOR ratings by university, visit the Australian Research Council’s website.
- You are able to commence your research by 30 June 2020.
Application procedure:
- Your proposed research will contribute to the future of Australia in one of the Foundation’s three focus areas (please note: funding requests for the purpose of medical research as defined in the ARC Medical Research Policy available on the Australian Research Council website will not be considered).
- Your proposed research includes international opportunities to develop your leadership skills and global networks, such as; study tours for the purpose of research, attending a short course or conference, an internship or volunteering.
- You are able to supply two letters of reference, one academic reference and one personal reference; and a letter of support from the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research).
- You are able to attend the National Assessment Centre held in Sydney on 9/10 December 2019.
Deadline: 26 August
Degree Level
Westpac Research Fellowships Australia 2020 is available to undertake Research level programs at University of Melbourne, University of Queensland, Australian National University, University of Sydney.
Available Subjects
Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
