Deadline: 26-Aug-22
The Department of Education and Training (DET) in partnership with the International Specialised Skills Institute (ISS Institute) are offering nine (9) International Fellowships in 2022 valued at $13,000 each.
The Fellowship program focuses on developing opportunities within the VET sector to assist in building an Education State in Victoria that produces excellence and reduces the impact of disadvantage.In addition, the program is funded to support the priorities of Skills First, including developing capacity and capability, innovative training practices and increasing teacher quality within the VET sector as well as building industry capability and developing Victoria’s current and future workforce.
Ten (10) Fellowships across 2 rounds are available to VET practitioners who are employed within Victorian Government contracted Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2, including TAFEs, private RTOs and Adult,Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board registered Learn Local Providers (LL providers).
Funding Information
ISS Institute) are offering nine (9) International Fellowships in 2022 valued at $13,000 each.
Priority Areas
- Those eligible are invited to apply for a Fellowship that will support the continued development of VET delivery with a focus on one of the following priority areas:
- Developing quality training with deep and meaningful connections to emerging or ongoing industry needs.
- Developing educational approaches that address the gaps between disadvantaged learners and high quality education and training outcomes.
What does a Fellowship involve?
- Fellows must use their Fellowship payment to undertake applied international research overseas.
- Overseas Fellowship research may include meeting knowledgeable leaders, conducting interviews, observation, immersion in workplaces, undertaking specialised training or attending a specialist conference.
- Fellows must manage their Fellowship funds personally to arrange their travel and international activities.
- Fellows must prepare a formal Fellowship report documenting findings and recommendations for addressing the identified priority area within 18 months of receiving their Fellowship. ISS Institute will assist with the editing, design and publication of this Fellowship report. Fellows must participate in a Fellowship induction program and will be supported by ISS Institute staff throughout the Fellowship period (and beyond).
- Fellows must arrange for time off work with their employer to undertake the overseas applied research component of their Fellowship. While the Fellowship is being awarded to the individual and not their employer, it is important that the employer supports the individual’s application and will support the individual to meet Fellowship obligations.
- Fellows will be supported throughout their Fellowship by the ISS Institute team. Fellows must develop local connections with the education sector in Victoria to ensure the knowledge being gained from the proposed Fellowship is being shared and/or applied within the education and training sector as well as relevant industries.
- The Fellow must complete a minimum three (3) dissemination sessions within three (3) months of their report being printed.
- The Fellow must agree (where practicable) to participate in speaking opportunities identified by the Department of Education and Training and/or the ISS Institute.
Eligibility Criteria
- An Australian Permanent Resident over the age of 18.
- VET practitioners who are employed within Victorian Government contracted Registered Training
- Organisations (RTOs) 2, including TAFEs, private RTOs and Adult, Community and Further Education (ACFE)
- Board registered Learn Local Providers (LL providers).
For more information, visit https://www.issinstitute.org.au/vet-fellowship-application/