HSC Research Calendar: Research Fellowship Details

Scheme overview:
The AAR Postdoctoral Fellowships in Dementia support PhD graduates undertaking research in an area related to dementia. In 2011 three fellowships will be offered.

Applications must be submitted internally to the Business Development Manager in your area.

Fellowships are awarded in both biological/non-clinical and clinical/psychosocial research areas.
The fellowships are worth $50,000 per annum each for two years, on condition that the applicants' institution matches this annual sum.
The applicant must have been awarded a PhD or equivalent degree in the last 3 years (or notified of success of their application for) and have the support of an Australian Tertiary Institution or Australian Medical Research Institute to carry out the proposed research.
The applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	2012 scheme yet to be announced
	UniSA (internal) closing date:	-
	AAR (external) closing date:	-

Source information:
AAR Website

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Australian Research Council (ARC)

ARC Australian Laureate Fellowships

Scheme overview:

The Australian Laureate Fellowships scheme supports and encourages researchers of international repute to conduct research of significant national economic, environmental, cultural and social benefit.

Australian Laureate Fellows will be researchers of international repute who will play a significant, sustained leadership and mentoring role in building Australia's international competitive research capacity. The ARC particularly encourages proposals from women, early to mid-career researchers, and from researchers currently working overseas.

Australian Laureate Fellows commencing in 2012 will receive a salary supplement from the ARC of $105,782 per annum (plus 28 per cent on-costs) with a standard tenure of five years. The Administering Organisation will appoint the Australian Laureate Fellow and provide a salary equivalent to a professor (Level E) or equivalent salary.

In addition to a salary supplement and salary-related (on-cost) support, the ARC may provide Australian Laureate Fellows with Project Funding of up to $300,000 per annum and additional funding to appoint up to two postdoctoral research associates and up to two postgraduate researchers.

Proposed scheme criteria and eligibility:

In summary, the selection criteria for Fellowships are:

Investigator 40%
Project/Program of research activity 30%
Mentoring/Capacity Building 30%

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	2012 scheme yet to be announced
	UniSA (internal) closing date:
	NHMRC (external) closing date:

Source information:

ARC Australian Laureate Fellowships

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ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards

Scheme overview:

The ARC DECRA scheme will provide more focused support for researchers and create more opportunities for early-career researchers in both teaching and research, and research-only positions.

The objectives of the ARC DECRA scheme are to:

support and advance promising early career researchers;
promote enhanced opportunities for diverse career pathways;
focus research effort in the National Research Priority areas to improve research capacity and policy outcomes; and
enable research and research training in high quality and supportive environments.

Eligibility:
Researchers who have been awarded a PhD within five years or, commensurate with significant career interruption for maternity or parental leave; carer's responsibility; illness; international post doctoral studies; or non-research employment have been awarded a PhD within eight years, of the closing date for the scheme are eligible to apply.

NB: as this is a Category 1 funding scheme, all applications must be compliance checked and approved prior to submission through Research and Innovation Services.

Scheme key dates: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award for funding commencing in 2013

Anticipated scheme key dates:

	Proposals open:	December 2011
	UniSA internal closing date:	7 March 2012
	ARC closing date:	21 March 2012

Source information:

Australian Research Council - DECRA

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ARC Future Fellowships

Scheme overview:
In 2008, the Australian Government announced the creation of a new scheme, Future Fellowships, to promote research in areas of critical national importance by giving outstanding researchers incentives to conduct their research in Australia. The aim of Future Fellowships is to attract and retain the best and brightest mid-career researchers.

Over a five-year period (2009 -2013), Future Fellowships will offer four-year fellowships of up to $143,000 a year to 1,000 outstanding Australian and international researchers in the middle of their career. In addition, the ARC will provide Administering Organisations with funding of up to $50,000 per annum which may be used for infrastructure, equipment, travel and relocation costs directly related to the Future Fellow's research.

Future Fellowships will encourage proposals from researchers working in areas of national priority. Preference will be given to those researchers who can demonstrate a capacity to build collaboration across industry and/or research institutions and/or with other disciplines.

Proposed scheme criteria and eligibility:

A Future Fellowship salary may be requested and awarded at one of three salary levels (from $100,000 +28% on-costs in 2011)
Applicants will be mid-career researchers have between 5 and 15 years research experience since the award of their PhD (or equivalent research qualification)
At the closing time of submission, all obligations regarding previously funded ARC and the NHMRC Projects involving the Future Fellowship Candidate must have been fulfilled to the satisfaction of the ARC or NHMRC
The Future Fellow must relinquish any Fellowships or the duties of any existing appointments prior to commencement (and may hold honorary or non-remunerated Fellowships)

Anticipated scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	2012 scheme yet to be announced
	UniSA (internal) closing date:	-
	NHMRC (external) closing date:	-

Source information:
Future Fellowships - Australian Research Council (ARC)

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Arthritis Australia Fellowships

Scheme overview:
The objectives of the research and professional education program are to support specific research projects into arthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders as well as to support and advance the career development of scientists and clinical investigators committed to research into arthritis and allied disorders.

The Heald Fellowship ($50,000) is available for research programs both overseas and in Australia. Please note that this is for one year only and there will be no renewals, except in rare circumstances e.g. part-time research. There is a preference for research overseas but Australian-based research will be considered.

Awards are available to clinical, scientific and allied health professionals who are Australian citizens or permanent residents.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	2012 scheme yet to be announced
	Arthritis Australia external closing date:	-

Source information:
Arthritis Australia website

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Australian Institute of Policy & Science Tall Poppy Awards

Nominations must be submitted to Research and Innovation Services, who will check all nominations for compliance and submit all nominations to the Australian Institute of Policy Science.

Award overview:
The awards recognise excellence in research achievement in the sciences including engineering, mathematics, medical research and technology, shown by track record and/or by clearly demonstrated potential. Track record could include: Specific research achievements, Research impact/application, Collaboration achievements, Publications record, Grants obtained, Patents held and Awards or prizes.

The awards also look for excellence and passion in communication and community engagement to promote understanding and engagement in science. This may be demonstrated through achievements in specific science promotion activities and/or through potential to connect with varied non-scientific audiences.

Eligibility:

The 2011 awards are open to residents of the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia working in all fields of science, including biomedical, engineering, mathematics, technology and other applied or cross disciplinary sciences.
Nominees must be no more than 35 years of age as at the nomination closing date of 8 May 2011.
Nominees should hold a PhD.
Nominees should currently be working in Australia and have undertaken a significant portion of their postgraduate research in Australia, and be committed to carrying out their research/work in Australia in 2012 to allow them to participate in outreach activities.
Nominees must be either permanent residents or citizens of Australia. New Zealand citizens may also apply, subject to fulfilling the criteria above.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	2012 scheme yet to be announced
	UniSA RIS (internal) closing date:	-
	AIPS (external) closing date:	-

Source information:
AIPS website

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Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute International Travelling Fellowship

Scheme overview:
The Institute is now seeking participation in the 2011 Travelling Fellowships program which will enable researchers who are actively engaged in an aspect of primary health care research to take one/some of the research outputs from their project, and visit an international ‘sister’ institution. This program is not restricted to recipients of previous APHCRI funding. The research proposal will need to address a specific aspect of the current national health reform agenda.

APHCRI is offering up to six 2011 Travelling Fellowships to the value of $40,000 each. It is anticipated that the visits will take place between July 2011 to March 2012, and that the duration of the visit to the international institution(s) will be for a minimum of two weeks.

Scheme criteria:
Eligible applicants include:

Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, or a New Zealand citizen who holds a Special Category Visa. Applicants who have not yet been granted permanent residency or a Special Category Visa may apply, provided that such status has been sought.
Applicants must be residing in Australia at the time of application.
Preference will be given to researchers in the earlier to mid stages of their careers (i.e. within 5 years of the award of a relevant PhD or entry into primary health care).

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following:

Applicants must have a proven track record or can demonstrate a developing record in primary health care research.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that their proposal would contribute to the national reform agenda and capacity building in primary health care research.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	2012 scheme yet to be announced
	UniSA closing date:	-
	External closing date:	-

Source Information:
Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute

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Australian Rotary Health Research Foundation

Scheme overview:
The Australian Rotary Health Research Foundation is looking to build capacity in mental health research, by offering support to individuals holding a PhD, who are seeking to build a research career in mental health. Funding is available for three postdoctoral fellowships in this area:

Royce Abbey Postdoctoral Fellowship in Mental Health
Geoffrey Betts Postdoctoral Fellowship in Mental Health
Colin Dodds Postdoctoral Fellowship in Mental Health

The Fellowships will be funded to a maximum of $75,000 per annum (plus GST), for up to 3 years.

Applications must be approved by the applicant's Head of School/Department.

Scheme criteria:
Applicants must:

Be Australian citizens or permanent residents
Must hold a PhD in an appropriate discipline. Evidence of a successful completion will be required prior to interviews in October.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following skills:

Active engagement in a field of research related to mental health
Evidence of original intellectual input into research
Evidence of high quality research outputs, published and presented in appropriate national and international referred journals
The ability to undertake collaborative research
Peer review of manuscripts and funding applications
Evidence of a growing national reputation
Involvement in other professional activities.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	2012 scheme yet to be announced
	Closing date:	-

Source information:
ARHRF website - postdoctoral fellowships

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Crohn's & Colitis Australia (CCA) Research Fellowship

Scheme overview:
Crohn's & Colitis Australia (CCA) has developed the Angela McAvoy AM Fellowship in recognition of the pioneering work of Angela McAvoy AM who founded CCA. CCA is offering $150,000 per year for 2 years.

The purpose of this Fellowship is to foster the development of a health professional or scientist in clinical research into inflammatory bowel disease in Australia.

Preference is given to proposals for work that complies with the priority areas of the CCA as listed:

Diagnosis
Prevention
Better disease management and improved well being
Epidemiology
Complementary therapies

The applicant must:

be an Australian citizen or hold permanent Australian resident status;
hold a higher research degree (e.g., PhD, MD);have shown an ability to successfully carry out clinical research; and
outline a research proposal that specifically applies to clinical aspects of patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	2012 scheme yet to be announced
	CCA external closing date:	-

Source information:
CCA website

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Diabetes Australia Research Trust Viertel Postdoctoral Fellowship

Scheme overview:
This fellowship is made available for research into diabetes that will benefit an aging population.

This fellowship is valued at $300,000 over two years.

It is a requirement that applicant nominate (and justify the nomination of) five (5) potential assessors for their grant application.

Eligibility:
Post-doctoral researchers with 2-3 years experience and funding covers the research fellow's salary, as well as consumables used in the project and a research assistant.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	2012 scheme yet to be announced
	Applications close:	-

Source information:
Diabetes Australia

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Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) - Endeavour Awards

Scheme overview:

The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government's internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program enabling citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and the Americas to undertake study, research or professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to do the same abroad.

In 2011, in recognition of the educational impact of the Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami of 11 March 2011, the Australian Government is now making 10 Endeavour Awards available for Japan each year on an ongoing basis, with a focus in 2012 on the affected areas.

The Endeavour Awards aim to:

Develop on-going education, research and professional linkages between individuals, organisations and countries
Provide opportunities for high achieving individuals to increase their skills and enhance their global awareness
Contribute to Australia's position as a high quality education and training provider, and leader in research and innovation
Increase the productivity of Australians through an international study, research or professional development experience.

Award	Eligibility	Award Duration	Amount	Applicant Criteria	Closing Date
Endeavour Research Fellowships Round 2	Research towards a Masters degree or PhD in home country; or postdoctoral research.	4 - 6 months	Up to $23,500	Australian Applicants only	2012 scheme yet to be announced
Endeavour Research Fellowships for Indigenous Australians Round 2	Research towards a Masters degree or PhD in home country; or postdoctoral research	4 - 6 months	Up to $23,500	Australian Applicants only	2012 scheme yet to be announced
Endeavour Executive Awards Round 2	Professional Development	1 - 4 months	Up to $18,500	International and Australian Applicants	2012 scheme yet to be announced
Endeavour Awards for Japan Round 2	Professional Development	1 - 4 months	Up to $20,000	Japanese and Australian Applicants	2012 scheme yet to be announced

Source Information:
Endeavour Awards

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Heart Foundation South Australian Cardiovascular Research Networks Fellowships

The Heart Foundation offers a number of fellowships designed to provide support to researchers at the early to middle stages of their research careers.

These are externally funded, National Competitive Grant Schemes. All applications must be submitted through the Capacity and Compliance Office, Research and Innovation Services.

South Australian Cardiovascular Research Network Fellowships

Scheme overview:
The Heart Foundation has partnered with SA Health to fund cardiovascular research projects in South Australia to the value of $5million over the next seven years. As part of the South Australian Cardiovascular Research Development Program (SACVRDP), two Research Fellowships are to be offered in 2009 (a total of 4 will be offered over the life of the program) to early career researchers undertaking high quality clinical or population health research which is relevant to heart, stroke and blood vessel disease.

The Heart Foundation and the South Australian Department of Health have partnered to fund cardiovascular research projects in South Australia through the South Australian Cardiovascular Research Development Program. The program supports high quality research, relevant to heart, stroke and blood vessel disease with a focus on supporting early career researchers. The aim of this funding is to stimulate, enhance and sustain the collaborative potential of South Australian researchers.

All researchers funded under the SACVRDP will be affiliated with the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute.

The Research Fellowships:

will be open to Australian citizens or permanent residents
may be applied for on a full or part-time basis
have a tenure of three years, and are non-renewable
are open to applicants who are 3-10 years post- PhD or MD and can demonstrate spending at least three years actively contributing to cardiovascular research in Australia. Suitable interstate and international applicants will also be considered however must demonstrate a clear intention to reside and develop their careers in South Australia
are valued at $150,000 per annum (comprising $90,000 salary support and $60,000 project support for the research program as outlined in the application).

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	TBA
	UniSA (internal) closing date:	20 April 2012
	Heart Foundation (external) closing date:	4 May 2012

Source Information:
Heart Foundation website - South Australian Cardiovascular Research Network Fellowships

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Heart Foundation South Australian Cardiovascular Research Networks Fellowships

Career Development Fellowships

Scheme overview:
Career Development Fellowships are designed to develop the career of outstanding applicants who have a proven track record of independent research and have demonstrated a long-term commitment to advancing understanding of cardiovascular disease.

Career Development Fellowships:

are valued at:
- $94,250 for applicants 2 to < 7 years postdoctoral (2010 rate including salary, oncosts, travel and an annual maintenance allowance, pro-rated for part-time recipients)
- $104,250 for applications > 7 to 12 years postdoctoral (2010 rate including salary, oncosts, travel and an annual maintenance allowance, pro-rated for part-time recipients)
Are tenable for 4 years and may be full- or part-time
Are not renewable.

Applicants:

Must be Australian citizens or permanent residents; and
Must be 2 to 12 years post-doctoral
Are expected to have spent at least 2 years actively contributing to cardiovascular research.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	2012 scheme yet to be announced
	UniSA (internal) closing date:	20 April 2012
	Heart Foundation (external) closing date:	4 May 2012

Source information:
Heart Foundation website - Career Development Fellowships

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Heart Foundation South Australian Cardiovascular Research Networks Fellowships

Overseas Research Fellowships

Scheme overview:
The Overseas Research Fellowship scheme is designed to support the training of Australian researchers who are seeking to commence or maintain a postdoctoral position investigating cardiovascular research at an overseas institution.

Overseas Research Fellowships:

Are valued at $71,000 (2011 full-time rate, pro-rated for part-time recipients; including on-costs). Additional salary loadings apply to recipients with registered medical qualifications
Allowances are also funded as follows (all values based on full-time award):
- An annual maintenance allowance of $5,000
- Accommodation allowance
- Cost of living allowance
- Minimum cost airfares (by reimbursement) for direct travel to and return from the overseas centre on one occasion in each direction.
Are tenable for 3 years, with the first two years to be spent overseas and the final year to be spent in Australia

Applicants:

Must be Australian citizens or permanent residents; and
Must have been awarded their PhD or MD within the last 24 months prior to the application closing date
Are expected to have at least 2 years of cardiovascular research experience.

Applicants who have already planned or taken up a postdoctoral position overseas may apply provided they are within 12 months of the commencement of the position at the time of application.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	TBA
	UniSA (internal) closing date:	20 April 2012
	Heart Foundation (external) closing date:	4 May 2012

Source information:
Heart Foundation website – Overseas Research Fellowships

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Heart Foundation South Australian Cardiovascular Research Networks Fellowships

Postdoctoral Fellowships

Scheme overview:
The Postdoctoral Research Fellowship scheme has been designed to assist medical and science graduates in the establishment of an independent research career.

Postdoctoral Fellowships

are valued at $71,000 per annum (2011 rate; total includes on-costs). Additional salary loadings apply to recipients with registered medical qualifications.
Are aimed at researchers in the following disciplines:
- Biomedical
- Clinical
- Public Health (including health services research)
Are tenable for up to 2 years
May be full- or part-time
Funding is not renewable however applications will be accepted from current fellows provided they still meet the eligibility criteria.

Applicants:

Must be Australian citizens or permanent residents, or be able to demonstrate evidence of application for permanent residence; and
Must have been awarded a PhD or MD within the last 5 years prior to the application closing date
Undertaking cardiovascular research overseas may apply for a fellowship to return to Australia to continue their research at an Australian Research Administering Institute.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	TBA
	UniSA (internal) closing date:	20 April 2012
	Heart Foundation (external) closing date:	4 May 2012

Source information:
Heart Foundation website – Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - Targeting Beta Cell Neogenesis and Transdifferentiation to Restore Functional Beta Cell Mass

Scheme overview:
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and Sanofi, a multinational and pharmaceutical company committed to innovative therapies for diabetes management, invite applications from single investigators or groups of investigators to identify and characterise cellular targets and mechanisms to promote beta cell neogenesis and transdifferentiation for regenerative therapies for the treatment of insulin-dependent diabetes.

Eligibility:

Applications must hold an MD or PhD, or equivalent and have a faculty position or equivalent at a college, university, medical school, or other research facility.
There are no citizenship requirements for this program

A Letter of Intention must be lodged and approved before full applications will be invited.

JDRF and Sanofi intend to support selected 1-2 year proposals with funding ranging between $100,000 - $250,000 USD per year (amounts to include indirect costs of no more than 10%).

Scheme key dates:

	Letter of Intention closing date:	28 November 2011
	JDRF Online Application closing date:	24 February 2012

Source information:
JDRF Website

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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Advanced Post Doctoral Fellowships

Scheme overview:
The Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowship program is designed to:

attract qualified and promising health scientists
to provide an opportunity to receive full time research training
assist the individuals in transitioning from a fellowship to an independent (faculty-level) position.

The award is for a period of 3 years and during the fellowship phase, the applicant is required to work with a sponsor who can provide a training environment conducive to beginning a career in diabetes-relevant research.

The fellowships are intended for those in a relatively early stage of their career. Generally, their first degree (PhD, MD or equivalent) will have been received no more than 5 years before the fellowship. This program is targeted to those who would benefit from postdoctoral research training in preparation for later faculty appointments (therefore, applicants may not have faculty appointments).

There are no citizenship requirements for this program.

Budgets of up to USD 90,000 per year for up to 3 years may be requested.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	2012 scheme yet to be announced
	Internal closing date:	-
	JDFR external closing date:	-

Source information:
JDFR Website

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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Post Doctoral Fellowships

Scheme overview:
The Postdoctoral Fellowship program is designed to attract qualified, promising scientists entering their professional career in the diabetes research field; intended for those in a relatively early state in their career.

The award is for a period of 3 years and during the fellowship phase, the applicant is required to work with a sponsor who can provide a training environment conducive to beginning a career in diabetes-relevant research.

The fellowships are intended for those in a relatively early stage of their career. Generally, their first degree (PhD, MD or equivalent) will have been received no more than 5 years before the fellowship. This program is targeted to those who would benefit from postdoctoral research training in preparation for later faculty appointments (therefore, applicants may not have faculty appointments).

There are no citizenship requirements for this program.

Award amounts are based on years of relevant postdoctoral experience at the time of activation.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	2012 scheme yet to be announced
	Internal closing date:	-
	JDFR external closing date:	-

Source information:
JDFR Website

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Leukaemia Foundation

Postdoctoral Fellowships
Scheme overview:
This award commenced in 2011 in a field relevant to:

leukaemias
lymphomas
myeloma or
other related disorders.

The fellowship will initially be awarded for one year but the successful applicant will have the opportunity to apply for up to two annual extensions.

Candidates must have been awarded their PhD no more than three years prior to the closing date for applications or else their PhD must be awarded by December of the year of application.

Exceptions may be made where an applicant can show that they have had an unavoidable career disruption such as family leave, serious illness, war etc.

The Postdoctoral Fellowships will provide a maximum of $100,000 pa and approximately 75% salary + 25% consumables.

It is anticipated that one Postdoctoral Fellowship will be offered in 2012.

Eligibility:

The field of study must be in accordance with the objectives of the Foundation, namely research into the causes, prevention, treatments or cure of leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood disorders.
The study or research must be full-time and must be undertaken in an appropriate Institution in Australia with an accredited program.
All applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents or New Zealand citizens holding a Special Category Visa. Applicants who have applied for, but not yet been granted permanent residency or a Special Category Visa, may apply for the award.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	2012 scheme yet to be announced
	Leukaemia Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships external closing date:	-

Source information:
Leukaemia Foundation Website

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L'OREAL Australia for Women in Science Fellowships

Scheme overview:
There are three $20,000 Fellowships available. These are awarded to women who have shown scientific excellence in their career to date and who have an appropriate research plan that will be assisted by the one-year Fellowship. The Fellowship funding can be used in a fairly discretionary fashion, once it supports the research plan.

Applicants:

must be women involved in the life sciences, material sciences, physical sciences, mathematics or engineering
must be post-doctoral researchers who have completed their PhD since 2 May 2006 (NB: excluding maternity leave and periods of part time work due to family considerations)
must be Australian citizens or permanent residents, temporary residents in the process of applying for permanent residency may apply but decisions of eligibility will be left to the discretion of the jury
must be associated with an Australian-based academic or research institution, and must be intending to continue their research in Australia for the next 12 months
are expected to be working full-time or close to full-time

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	2012 scheme yet to be announced
	L'Oreal Australia external closing date:	-

Source information:
L'Oreal Australia Website

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Malcolm Douglas Grant: Postdoctoral Fellowship

Scheme overview:
The Malcolm Douglas Grant Research Fund was established in 2004 by Ms Natalie McConaghy in memory of her nephew, Malcolm Douglas Grant.

The primary purpose of the Fund is to facilitate research of an international standard into the cause of, or treatments for, patients with Morquio syndrome, other mucopolysaccharidoses, or other genetic disorders involving bone dysplasias within the lysosomal storage disorders group.

The Malcolm Douglas Grant Research Fund will fund one Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Women's and Children's Hospital campus, for a period of three years commencing in 2012. The stipend will be $70,000 per annum for a maximum of three years, with a maintenance allowance of $5,000 provided in the first year, and a travel allowance of $5,000 in the final year to support national and international presentations of the research undertaken.

Eligibility criteria:

Open to graduates with a minimum of two years' postdoctoral research experience.

	Applications open:	Currently Open
	UniSA internal closing date:	13 February 2012

Source information:
Women's and Children's Hospital

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Motor Neurone Disease Research Institute of Australia (MND) Bill Gole Post Doctoral Fellowship

Scheme overview:
The MND Research Institute invites applications for this prestigious research Fellowship for motor neurone disease research in Australia. The Bill Gole MND Postdoctoral Fellowship is directed towards postdoctoral scientists with a track record of research in the areas of neuroscience related to motor neurone disease. Salary for a full-time research fellow will be funded at $72,500 p.a. for a period of up to three years.

Eligibility criteria:

The applicant must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residential status
On 26 August 2011, applicants must have no more than three years research experience from the date their doctoral thesis was passed
Applicants who will submit their completed doctoral thesis before the end of 2011 will be considered, but the Fellowship cannot be taken up by the applicant until the thesis has been passed
The Fellowship can commence on 1 January 2012 and must commence before 1 July 2012.

Applications must be submitted to Research and Innovation Services, who will check all applications for compliance and submit all applications to MND Australia.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	2012 scheme yet to be announced
	UniSA internal closing date:	-
	MND external closing date:	-

Source information:
MND website

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Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (MSRA) Fellowships

MSRA Postdoctoral Fellowships
Scheme overview:

The MSRA Postdoctoral Fellowships support MS researchers across Australia and is an award made in support of either a pure research or social science/applied project within an Australian institution proposed by an appropriately qualified investigator. The project is to be consistent with the aim of MSRA and the work is to be approved by the host institution (including relevant ethics committees). Researchers who are based overseas for the duration of the grant are not eligible to apply.

Since these awards will normally be made for a period of two years only, the purpose is primarily to assist investigations in which considerable progress can be expected over this or a shorter period. MSRA does not intend to provide long term salaries for support staff.

The fellowships will provide a salary plus on-costs for the duration of the award. The application form includes a budget proforma which must be completed detailing the applicants current salary and any projected increases for the life of the fellowship. Consumables may be considered but will need to be included in the itemised budget.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	2012 scheme yet to be announced
	MSRA External closing date:	-

Source information:
MSRA Website

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Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (MSRA) Fellowships

MSRA Senior Fellowships
Scheme overview:

The MSRA Senior Fellowship award is available to Researchers and Practitioners and aims to supplement the income of scientific, medical, applied or social sciences specialists who have undertaken a successful research program and wish to continue at nationally or internationally competitive levels. Candidates are expected to be future leaders in MS research and have to already establish a verifiable track record.

The fellowship provides salary support in order that existing and future efforts research can continue. The fellowship is awarded in the context of a proven track record and quality and likelihood of achieving the research aims. It provides financial support to allow the applicant to continue the field of MS research.

The funds provided by MSRA for Senior Research Fellows will be up to $100,000 per annum and up to $1200, 000 per annum for Senior Clinical Research Fellows. The Senior Fellowship is of five years' duration from the day of acceptance

Eligibility:

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent research qualification.
Demonstrate track record in independent research as evidenced by appropriate publications and grant acquisitions at the time of applying.
It will be necessary to provide evidence that an appropriate research environment and facilities are available.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	2012 scheme yet to be announced
	MSRA External closing date:	-

Source information:
MSRA Website

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Multiple Sclerosis Australia (MSRA) Ian Ballard Travel Fellowships

Scheme overview:
The MSRA Ian Ballard Travel Fellowship award is available to researchers in MS from both the applied and pure research field. The goals of the Award are to give a young scientist the opportunity to meet and deliberate with research leaders in their research specialty and learn new techniques that can be brought back to Australia. It will also enable relationships with key scientists to be established that may spur new international collaborations.

The award will allow for attendance at an international conference associated with the MS field but this is not the purpose of the award. It can be included within the Travel Programme. It is expected that there will be a direct correlation between the applicant's research plan and the research sites chosen to visit and any conference attended.

The value of the award is up to $30,000 and applicants are expected to hold a postgraduate qualification at a minimum and have an Australian citizenship or residency at the time of taking up the award.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	2012 scheme yet to be announced
	MSRA External closing date:	-

Source information:
MSRA Website

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National Breast Cancer Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships and Early Career Fellowship

NBCF Fellowships
Scheme overview:

Postdoctoral Training Fellowship

The purpose of the Postdoctoral Training Fellowships is to provide outstanding researchers who have recently completed a PhD with support to pursue their breast cancer research interests and increase their research capability. The overall aim is to attract, train and retain our most talented breast cancer researchers of the future.

Postdoctoral Training Fellowships are available for up to four years at $90,000 p.a. including salary stipend, oncosts and some research-related expense. This year (2011) we are delighted to announce our partnership with Cure Cancer Australia Foundation (CCAF) who will contribute $90,000 for the first year of each fellowship.

Eligibility:

Hold an MD or PhD in a health-related field of research.
Be actively engaged in breast cancer research.
Have no more than five years postdoctoral experience.
Be Australian citizens, or hold permanent Australian resident status.
Nominate an institution and research group different from where they obtained their PhD.
Incorporate a clear indication of the training component in the application.

Early Career Fellowship

Early Career Fellowship will support the salary and research of outstanding new investigators with a vision to expand the scale and scope of breast cancer research in Australia. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their potential to develop high performing teams that will produce high quality research outcomes.

The specific aims of the scheme are to:

Develop the most outstanding and creative breast cancer researchers across the range of disciplines in biomedical, clinical, health services and public health research.
Foster mentoring and collaboration of talented early career researchers, and facilitate integration of these new investigators into successful research teams.
Enhance quality and foster expansion of the scale and scope of breast cancer research in Australia.
Carry out research that is of major importance and with the potential to impact on breast cancer outcomes.

The maximum funding available for each Early Career Fellowship is up to $150,000 per annum over four years. The funding provided will cover the salary of the Fellow (up to $100,000 per annum) with up to $50,000 per annum towards the research project.

Eligibility:

Have a doctorate degree, and/or a professional qualification.
Have at least five but no more than eight years postdoctoral or equivalent experience.
Be an Australian citizen, have permanent Australian resident status.
Have the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to manage the award.
Have the support of experienced researchers in the area.
Demonstrate excellent potential for a career in breast cancer research.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	2012 scheme yet to be announced
	UniSA (internal) closing date:	-
	External closing date:	-

Source information:
National Breast Cancer Foundation

National Health and Medical Research Fellowship Schemes

These are externally-funded, National Competitive Grant schemes. All applications must be submitted through the Capacity and Compliance Office, Research and Innovation Services. The Fellowship Awards provide support for experienced researchers to undertake research that is both of major importance in its field and of benefit to Australian health.

Research Fellowships

Scheme overview:
NHMRC Research Fellowships are full-time research appointments, providing opportunities for outstanding biomedical and health researchers with proven research track records to undertake research of significant benefit to the health of Australians. Opportunities exist for applicants in biomedical, clinical and population health research.

Research Fellowship:

Appointments are for 5 years. There is no limit to the number of times a Fellowship recipient may apply for re-appointment at the end of the appointment period
Recipients may apply for promotion within the 5-year period, or at the same time as a re-appointment application
Applicants must indicate the level of appointment for which they are applying. The Fellowships are valued as follows (2010 package rates; includes salary, on-costs and travel and will be indexed annually):

Senior Research Fellow Level A: $112,000
Senior Research Fellow Level B: $123,750
Principal Research Fellow: 135,500
Senior Principal Research Fellow: $153,250

Part-time appointments may be considered in exceptional circumstances
Additional funding may be available to support the practical application of research outcomes, through Support Enhancement Options.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	12 December 2011
	UniSA (internal) closing date:	2 February 2012
	NHMRC (external) closing date:	9 February 2012

Source information:
NHMRC Website

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Early Career Fellowships

Scheme overview:
The NHMRC Early Career Fellowships provides opportunities for Australian researchers to undertake research that is both of major importance in its field and of benefit to Australian health. Early Career Fellowships provide for training in basic research either in Australia or overseas, to enable Fellows to work on research projects with nominated advisers. Awards are offered to a limited number of persons of outstanding ability who wish to make research a significant component of their career.

The Early Career Fellowship funding type includes the following categories:

CJ Martin Fellowship
Neil Hamilton Fellowship
Sydney Sax Fellowship
INSERM Exchange Fellowship
Australia-China Exchange Fellowship
Peter Doherty Fellowship
Clinical Research Australian Fellowship
Public Health Australian Fellowship
Health Professional Research Training Fellowship
Australian Research Training Fellowships Part-time
Primary Health Care Australian Fellowship
Training Fellowship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research
Co-funded Fellowships

Eligibility:

Australian citizen;
Holder of Australian Permanent Resident Status; or New Zealand citizens holding a Special Category Visa;
hold a doctorate in either:
* a health related field of research, or will submit their thesis by 31 December in the year of application
* a non-health related field, or will submit their thesis by 31 December in the year of application, and are proposing to undertake health related research
At 30 June in the year of application, have held their PhD for no more than two years, unless exceptional circumstances apply.
have not previously held an NHMRC Training (Postdoctoral) Fellowship;
have fulfilled all obligations from previous NHMRC Grants or Funding Agreements

NB: as this is a Category 1 funding scheme, all applications must be compliance checked and approved prior to submission through Research and Innovation Services.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	1 March 2012
	UniSA (internal) closing date:	19 April 2012
	NHMRC (external) closing date:	3 May 2012

Source Information:
NHMRC Website

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National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Practitioner Fellowships

Scheme overview:
This scheme is targeted at active clinicians and public health practitioners to undertake research linked to their practice and policy. It is not designed to support applicants who are already established as scientists. Applicants will have undertaken a successful research project which they may wish to develop to a nationally- or internationally-competitive level, but wish to maintain both a research and professional career.

Practitioner Fellowships are awarded in one of two levels (full-time equivalent value):

Level 1: $120,250
Level 2: $144,250

The value of the award includes salary, on-costs and a travel allowance, and is indexed annually. The total package value will be pro-rated between 0.3 and 0.7 full-time equivalent, depending on the specified portion of time agreed to by the applicant’s employer in the application.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	12 December 2011
	UniSA (internal) closing date:	2 February 2012
	NHMRC (external) closing date:	9 February 2012

Source Information:
NHMRC Website

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National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Career Development Fellowships (CDFs)

Scheme overview:
The Career Development Fellowship Scheme is open to researchers in the early stages of their careers, and fellowships are awarded for 4 years. Successful applicants will be undertaking research that is internationally competitive; will develop their capacity for independent research; will develop their research leadership skills; and will help the researcher establish themselves as an independent and self directed health and medical researcher in a research program, or as part of a research team.

Career Development Fellowships are made by applicants in one of two levels:

CDF Level 1: 2-7 years post-doctoral experience
Value: $97,769 (2011 full time rate; includes salary, on-costs, travel and maintenance)
CDF Level 2: 7-12 years post-doctoral experience
Value: $108,142 (2011 full time rate; includes salary, on-costs, travel and maintenance)

Career Development Fellowships are accepted in the following areas:

Biomedical CDFs
Available for biomedical research. These are full-time fellowships and researchers are normally expected to be working full-time on the development of their research career during the term of the fellowship.
Clinical CDFs
Clinical applicants must demonstrate medical, paramedical, allied health or public health professional experience. Applicants may be full or part-time (part-time awards are available for 30-70% of a full-time position and the award value is pro-rated accordingly).
Part-time awards are designed for applicants who wish to maintain an active clinical role and continue to provide clinical care, and applicants must demonstrate the interface between their clinical duties and their research.
Population Health CDFs
Population Health fellowships are for research into public health and health service delivery. Applicants may be full or part-time (part-time awards are available for 30-70% of a full-time position and the fellowship value is pro-rated accordingly.
Part-time fellowships are for researchers who wish to maintain an active role in the delivery of public health services or the development of public health policy, and applicants must demonstrate the interface between their public health or policy development work and their research
Industry CDFs
Industry fellowships are full-time, and are intended to support researchers with a commercial interest to spend intermittent (up to 50%) time in industry (within Australia or overseas). The residual proportion is to be spent at a research institution within Australia.
The fellowships are designed to support development work undertaken in a field related to human health. Examples may include diagnostics, pharmaceutical product development, bioinformatics, manufacturing technologies etc. The applicant needs to demonstrate clear engagement with industry.

Career Development applicants may also apply for a Co-Funded Fellowship

Co-Funded CDFs
Co-Funded Career Development Fellowships are offered through funding partnerships agreed between the NHMRC and each partner organisations. In 2011, partner organisations included the Cerebral Palsy Foundation, the Department of Health and Ageing: Primary Health Care, Evaluation and Development (PHCRED), Diabetes Australia, the National Heart Foundation of Australia, the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and SpinalCure Australia.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	16 January 2012
	UniSA (internal) closing date:	21 March 2012
	NHMRC (external) closing date:	28 March 2012

Source Information:
NHMRC Website - Career Development

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National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Translating Research into Practice (TRIP) Fellowship

Scheme overview
This Fellowship is designed to support early to mid-career health professionals. It is expected that applicants will have completed their initial relevant professional training between 5 and 15 years ago, have an ongoing commitment to the application of evidence in health care, and have the capacity to become future leaders in the field. This eligibility criterion applies to total career.

The Fellowship provides financial support to undertake a two-year implementation research project, on a half-time basis and develop specific knowledge, practical skills and expertise related to the implementation of evidence-based practice. It is expected that the Fellow's employing institution will support the remainder of their employment time.

The TRIP Fellowship are awarded in one of two levels (0.5 full time equivalent value) for two years:
TRIP Fellowship Level 1 - $62,000/annum
TRIP Fellowship Level 2 - $70,000/annum

The value of the award includes salary (0.5FTE), all salary on-costs (payroll tax, workers compensation, superannuation, long service leave ), $1,000 conference allowance, out-of-pocket expenses associated with attending NICS master classes three times per year (eg taxi fares, car parking).

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	To be advised
	UniSA (internal) closing date:	To be advised
	NHMRC (external) closing date:	To be advised

Source Information:
NHMRC Website

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NHMRC/Betty Cuthbert Postdoctoral Fellowships

Scheme overview:

NHMRC, in conjunction with Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia, is calling for applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship to enable young scientists with appropriate research experience to undertake independent research relevant to MS.

Fellowships, to be held in an Australian university or research institute with appropriate research facilities, will normally be awarded for two years, with the possibility of an extension for a third and final year. A fellowship will fund the salary, related on costs and may include a small sum for maintenance.

To be eligible, applicants must submit applications to both NHMRC and MSRA as these awards are jointly funded and only Australian citizens or permanent residents should apply.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	2012 scheme yet to be announced
	NHMRC External closing date:
	MSRA External closing date:

Source information:
MSRA Website

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Pfizer Australia Research Fellowships

Scheme overview:

Pfizer Australia awards Research Fellowships each year to outstanding biomedical scientists wishing to establish a research career in Australia.

Each Fellowship provides a 5-year grant covering salary, travel and other establishment costs and are valued at up to AUD$1million. The Fellowships are designed to support a specific research program to be conducted by the applicant, primarily within an Australian research centre.

The grant offers support to the individual at the level of Senior Lecturer, or occasionally, Reader salary range, with remaining funds used for other research related costs.

To be eligible to apply for a Fellowship, applicants should have a research-based doctoral degree in a scientific or medically related discipline, together with recognized post-doctoral achievements. Ideally the applicant should have less then 10 year's post doctoral experience.

Selection criteria:

Scientific merit of the proposed research program.
Research achievements of the applicant, demonstrated by publications and other forms of recognition reflecting the individual's knowledge, skills and creativity.
Potential for the research program to contribute to the health, social welfare and/or economic development of Australia.
Potential for the applicant to assume a leadership role within the local and international biomedical research community.
Potential for the applicant and their research to promote science as an important and rewarding career option for young Australians.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	2012 scheme yet to be announced
	Pfizer External closing date:	-

Source information:
Pfizer Australia

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South Australian Cancer Research Collaborative Research Fellowship

Scheme overview:

The purpose of the Fellowship Program is to build research workforce capacity in SA, primarily by advancing the careers of post-doctoral research scientists and by addressing SACRC objectives of scientific excellence, health relevance, research collaboration, translation of research results, mentoring and career development of early career researchers, and fostering the acquisition of NHMRC and other research funding.

Applications are invited from researchers across the research spectrum, including biomedical, clinical, health services and population health research. Clinicians, public health professionals or professionals in health services administration for part-time fellowship funding of practitioner fellowships will also be considered.

Grant payments will be up to $95,000 for Research Fellows and $105,000 for Senior Research Fellows. The appointment will be fore a three (3) year period with the commencement date being negotiable.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for a Research Fellowship, applicants will have a PhD or equivalent qualification. Eligibility for a Senior Research Fellowship will require seven (7) years or more of post-doctoral research in a field of direct relevance to cancer.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	2012 scheme yet to be announced
	External closing date:	-

Source information:
Cancer Council of South Australia website

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South Australian Cardiovascular Research Fellowships

Scheme overview:
The Heart Foundation has partnered with SA Health to fund cardiovascular research projects in South Australia to the value of $5million over the next 7 years. The aim of this program is to stimulate, enhance and sustain the collaborative potential of South Australian researchers undertaking high quality research which is relevant to heart, stroke and blood vessel disease.

The Research Fellowships of $150,000 ($90k salary; $60k infrastructure and travel) will be awarded for tenure of up to three years, with four to be offered in total, with two commencing in 2010. Tenure may be full or part-time.

Eligibility criteria:
The Fellowships are intended to enhance the capability of outstanding early career researchers.
All researchers funded under the SACVRDP will be affiliated with the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	2012 scheme yet to be announced
	External closing date:	-

Source information:
Heart Foundation

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The General Sir John Monash Awards

Scheme overview:
Annually, up to eight Awards may be awarded to outstanding Australian citizens graduating from Australian Universities to enable them to undertake postgraduate study abroad at the world's best Universities, appropriate to their field of study. The Awards are not restricted to selected universities and each award is valued up to AUD$150,000 over 3 years.

The Foundation supports study programmes in any field, which leads to the highest academic research degree generally accepted in that field of study. Primarily, this will be a PhD or DPhil or an equivalent research doctoral degree.

Eligibility criteria:
Applicants must be Australian citizens. There is no age restriction provided the Applicant's major contribution to their field and to the community lies ahead.

Applications must be submitted to your Business Development Manager who will check all applications for compliance.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	2012 scheme open from 1 January 2012
	UniSA internal closing date:	16 August annually
	Sir John Monash Awards external closing date:	31 August annually

Source information:
General Sir John Monash Awards website

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The Sylvia and Charles Viertel Charitable Foundation

Senior Medical Research Fellowship
Scheme overview:
This is a five-year Senior Medical Research Fellowship and is awarded annually to outstanding researchers. It is valued at $195,000 per annum (total award value $975,000). The Fellowship is an integral part of a scheme that is intended to provide both salary and project grant support for outstanding Australian medical researchers.

Eligibility for a Senior Medical Research Fellowship will require the following:

The applicant is medically or scientifically qualified to at least the postdoctoral level
The applicant has been working at a postdoctoral level for less than ten (10) years (doctorate received after 1 January 1999) and does not currently hold a senior research or teaching position. The Medical Advisory Board and the Trustees reserve the right to take into consideration exceptional circumstances during the ten (10) year period. You must provide proof of your research doctorate award from your University
The applicant is sponsored to undertake the Fellowship research in an Australian institution
The applicant is an Australian national or permanent resident.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	1 January 2012
	UniSA internal closing date:	20 April annually
	External closing date:	1 May annually

Source information:
ANZ Website

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The Sylvia and Charles Viertel Charitable Foundation

Clinical Investigatorships
Scheme overview:
Establishment grants for Clinical Investigators have been initiated by the Foundation in order to stimulate and encourage clinical research in Australia. In particular the grants are intended to assist new investigators to establish their research programs at the time of the difficult transition from doctoral and post-doctoral training posts to their first definitive clinical positions in an academic environment. Clinical Investigators will be awarded a once only grant of $60,000.

Eligibility for a Clinical Investigatorship requires the following:

The applicant should be a medical graduate or a graduate of another clinical discipline with a definitive clinical appointment
Consideration will be given only to those applicants with a fulltime appointment
The applicant should be actively engaged in clinical research
The applicant should be working in a University clinical department, a teaching hospital, a clinical research unit in a research institute or in an academic general practice setting
The applicant should have been appointed to such a position but have been in the position for no more than 24 months on 1 May of the year of application. Unsuccessful applicants may re-apply the year following.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	1 January 2012
	UniSA internal closing date:	20 April annually
	External closing date:	1 May annually

Source information:
ANZ Website

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Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowships

Scheme overview:
The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust was established in 1965, to honour the memory of Sir Winston Churchill by awarding overseas research Fellowships known as 'Churchill Fellowships'.

The aim of the Trust is to provide an opportunity for Australians to travel overseas to conduct research in their chosen field that is not readily available in Australia. It also aims to reward proven achievement of talented and deserving Australians with further opportunity in their pursuit of excellence for the enrichment of Australian society.

The value of every Fellowship is different as it is calculated based on the number of countries visited, the duration of the approved Fellowship and an estimated airfare. The average is currently well in excess of $20,000.

A Churchill Fellowship is usually a minimum of four weeks and generally a maximum of approximately six weeks although longer itineraries are not precluded if this can be justified.

Eligibility criteria:
Applicants must:

Be over 18 years old at the time of application
Be an Australian citizen (permanent residents are not eligible to apply)
Not have previously held a Churchill Fellowship
Not have already commenced the project they intend to undertake during the Fellowship

Applicants may not use the Fellowship to undertake tertiary qualifications, or to contribute to their current studies. An applicant may be currently studying but must demonstrate that the proposed project is not related to their current studies, and be able to demonstrate past achievement in the field of the proposed project. Applicants may not use the Fellowship to gain overseas work experience or undertake an internship.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	1 November annually
	Closing date:	29 February 2012
	Application interviews:	March-April
	Announcement of fellows:	July annually

Source Information:
Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Australia website

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National Health and Medical Research Fellowship Schemes

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