Deadline: 22-Jan-23
The Australian Government is inviting applications for Australia Awards Fellowship to support emerging leaders to undertake study, research and professional development activities that build skills, knowledge and people to people links with the aim of contributing to the long-term development needs of Australia’s partner countries.
Australia Awards are an Australian Government initiative bringing together prestigious international scholarships, Fellowships and short courses administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.
Australia Awards managed by DFAT are provided as part of Australia’s development program. The overall goal of DFAT’s Australia Awards is to support partner countries to progress their development goals and have positive relationships with Australia that advance mutual interests.
The Awards strive to develop leadership potential and stimulate lasting change by empowering a global network of talented individuals through high-quality education experiences in Australia and overseas. Australia Awards Scholars and Fellows return home with new ideas, knowledge and networks, and the ability to make a significant contribution to their home countries as leaders in their field. Through the Awards, alumni develop links to Australia and Australians, helping to build positive relationships between individuals, organisations and businesses in Australia and partner countries.
Australian organisations identify their relevant development expertise and submit a Fellowship proposal with an overall aim of:
- Strengthening partnerships and links between Australian organisations and partner organizations in developing countries, in support of Australia’s strategic development objectives; and
- Increasing the capability and professional development of selected Fellows to advance priority development issues bilaterally, sub-regionally and/or regionally.
Priority Areas
- Fellowship programs must align with the following six development priority areas:
- Climate change and resilience (including green energy transition)
- Health and health security
- Gender equality and social inclusion
- Digital economy (including cyber and critical technology engagement)
- Maritime and the blue economy
- Infrastructure and connectivity.
Funding Information
- Up to a maximum of $450,000 per Fellowship. Funding can be implemented over two financial years (July 2022 to June 2023 and July 2023 to June 24).
Participating Countries
- Southeast Asia: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam
- South Asia and Middle East: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iraq, Jordan, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories and Sri Lanka
- Pacific: Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Wallis and Futuna
- Africa: Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
- Europe: Ukraine.
Eligibility Criteria
- Australian organisations such as government institutions, business and non-government organisations are eligible to apply. Organisations must be legal entities with an Australian Business Number and must be able to demonstrate links with partner organisations in participating countries, and provide in-kind or financial contributions to support Fellowships. Individuals cannot apply.
- Australian organisations must ensure that all nominated Fellows meet the following general eligibility requirements:
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencing the Fellowship
- Not be a permanent resident or be applying for permanent residency in Australia or partner someone who is
- Be a citizen of an eligible country
- Not be current serving military personnel
- Be able to satisfy all requirements of the Department of Home Affairs for (DFAT sponsored) student visas subclass 500
- Be able to participate in the Fellowship.
- Be able to travel without family members as DFAT will only fund and provide visa support letters for individual Fellows, not their family members
- Fellows with a disability that requires assistance must travel with a carer.
For more information, visit https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-people/australia-awards/australia-awards-fellowships/applying-australia-awards-fellowship