Deadline: 3 April 2017
The Australian APEC Study Centre is seeking applications for its Australia-APEC Women in Research Fellowship that will provide financial support for high-achieving female researchers from developing APEC economies to pursue research opportunities in partnership with Australian education and research institutions.
This fellowship aims to encourage the mobility of post-doctorate female researchers from the APEC region. It is designed to assist with the particular challenges female researchers face in undertaking cross-border research activities such as lack of flexibility and extra financial support for child care.
Funding Information
The Fellowship draws upon a total pool of $1 million, to be used over five years, with up to ten Fellowships awarded each year.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to receive the fellowship, applicants must:
- Be a female citizen or permanent resident of one of the following eligible APEC economies countries (mentioned below)
- Not be an Australian permanent resident
- Have a PhD degree (conferred by 1 April 2017)
- Be available to commence proposed program between 1 July 2017 and 31 December 2017
- Provide all relevant supporting documentation in English
- Obtain a nomination agreement with an Australian academic institution and/or organisation
- Not be undertaking research or training that leads to a formal qualification between 1 July 2017 and 31 December 2017
Selection Criteria
The following are the selection criteria and their relative weighting:
- A record of high-level academic achievement and research experience relative to opportunity in the applicant’s chosen field of study
- A well-defined research program with anticipated outcomes
- Statement on how the international research would further the applicant’s academic and/or professional career
- Statement on how the international research opportunity will benefit Australia and the applicant’s potential to foster ongoing collaboration and cooperation between Australian and their home economy
How to Apply
Interested applicants must apply online via given website.
Eligible Countries: Chile, People’s Republic of China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, Thailand or Viet Nam.
For more information, please visit Australia-APEC Women in Research Fellowship.