Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships 2018
Round Applicant Guidelines
The Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships are the Australian Government’s competitive, merit-based scholarships and fellowships providing opportunities for Australians to undertake study, research or professional development overseas and for overseas citizens to do the same in Australia.
The Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships aim to build Australia’s reputation for excellence in the provision of education and research, support the internationalisation of the Australian higher education and research sectors and offer high-achieving individuals from overseas and Australia opportunities to increase their productivity and expertise in their field.
These Guidelines provide information for applicants wishing to apply for any of the following categories of Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships:
- Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship
- Endeavour Vocational Education and Training Scholarship
- Endeavour Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship
- Endeavour Research Fellowship, including:
– Endeavour Research Fellowship for Indigenous Australians
– Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowship
– Endeavour Australia India Education Council Research Fellowship - Endeavour Executive Fellowship
Indians Are Eligible to Apply For :
- Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship
- Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowship
- Endeavour India Education
Council Research Fellowship
Benefits
The Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships offer:
- opportunities for:
– postgraduates
– postdoctoral researchers
– professionals
– VET students (international applicants only)
- study, research and professional development programs in any field in any of the participating countries
- financial support:
– travel and establishment allowances
– payments towards tuition
– monthly stipend
- personalised support provided by a dedicated case manager:
– pre-departure briefings
– advice on health and travel insurance, accommodation, security and legal matters
– payment of allowances
- opportunities to attend professional development workshops and receptions
- membership of an active alumni network to maintain the professional relationships and friendships established.
Financial benefits
All recipients will receive:
- travel allowance: $3,000 (provision to pay up to $4,500 under special circumstances)
- establishment allowance: $2,000 (fellowships) or $4,000 (scholarships)
- monthly stipend: $3,000 (paid up to the maximum category duration on a pro-rata basis)*
- health insurance for the full category duration (OSHC for international recipients)
- travel insurance (excluding during program for international recipients)
- Tuition fees: Endeavour scholarship recipients will also receive tuition fees paid up to the maximum study/research duration on a pro-rata basis. Tuition includes student service and amenities fees. Please see the below table for further
information
More about the Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships
- Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship (international applicants only)
The Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship provides financial support for international applicants to undertake a postgraduate
qualification at a Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in any field in Australia for up to four years.
- Endeavour Vocational Education and Training (VET) Scholarship (international applicants only)
The Endeavour VET Scholarship provides financial support for international applicants to undertake VET at a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree level in any field in Australia for up to two and a half years. VET provides occupational or workrelated
knowledge and skills. The courses are directly related to a trade, occupation or ‘vocation’ in which the applicant participates. These courses exclude degree and higher level programs normally delivered by universities.
Internship
A unique aspect of the Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship is the opportunity for recipients to undertake an internship (2-12 months, full time).
An internship is defined as ‘any paid or unpaid work related to the recipient’s field of study undertaken outside of their host organisation or specific research or study group’. Internships can be with a range of organisations within one of the eligible countries. There are many variations on what the internship component might look like, including a paid or unpaid position with a government agency, local company, business or non-government organisation who has, or seeks to develop links between Australia and participating countries.
It is the recipient’s responsibility to arrange and confirm their internship, however, they can request support from their home university and their support service provider. Recipients undertaking an internship will need to contact the relevant authority in the host country to determine whether they are entitled to work and to obtain information about visas. Recipients may be eligible to gain credit for the internship if it meets the course requirements. The credit should be negotiated with their course convenor.
Applicants are not required to have an internship confirmed at the time of application; however they are required to indicate their proposed host(s) and dates in their application.
- Endeavour Research Fellowship (Australian and international applicants)
The Endeavour Research Fellowship provides financial support for international postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows to undertake short-term research (4-6 months) towards an overseas Masters, PhD or postdoctoral research in any field in Australia, and for Australian postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows to undertake short-term research (4-6 months) towards an Australian Masters, PhD or postdoctoral research, in any field, overseas.
The Endeavour Research Fellowship for Indigenous Australians provides financial support for Indigenous postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows to undertake short-term research (4-6 months) towards an Australian Masters, PhD or postdoctoral research in any field, overseas.
The Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowship provides financial support for postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows from participating Asian countries to undertake short-term research (4-6 months) in any field, in Australia and for Australians to do the same in participating Asian countries.
The Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowship represents a unique partnership with the Australian Government to support postgraduate students and fellows from Asia and Australia to study in each other’s countries. The top five international and Australian Endeavour Research Fellowship recipients coming from and/or going to a participating country will be offered an Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowship. The eligibility requirements and application process are the same as the Endeavour Research Fellowship, therefore all eligible applicants will be considered.
The Endeavour Australia India Education Council (AIEC) Research Fellowship provides financial support for postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows from India and Australia to undertake short-term research (4-6 months) in each other’s countries.
All eligible Endeavour Research Fellowship applicants proposing to travel to/from India or Australia as part of their research proposal will automatically be considered for the AIEC fellowship. Preference will be given to applicants whose research proposals most clearly align with the fellowship objectives, which include:
- progress of work and/or support for the activities of an AIEC working group in an AIEC thematic area; and/or
- support for the mobility of researchers and the fostering of links that will underpin the bilateral relationship into the future.
Two AIEC fellowships will be offered each round. Information about the AIEC can be found at www.australiaindiaeducation.com
Endeavour Executive Fellowship (Australian and international applicants)
The Endeavour Executive Fellowship provides financial support towards professional development opportunities (1-4 months) for high achievers in business, industry, education or government for international and Australian applicants. The Endeavour Executive Fellowship focuses on learning and building skills and knowledge through a host work environment in the applicant’s field or area of expertise rather than through formal enrolment in a study program.
The Endeavour Executive Fellowship is not suitable for academic research proposals (academic research proposals are more suited for an Endeavour Research Fellowship). If the proposed program contributes to or results in an applicant receiving a formal qualification, they will not be eligible to apply for this category. Applicants should not apply for an Endeavour Executive Fellowship if there is a large research component as part of their proposed program. All applicants must provide a well formulated proposal for a professional program.
Applicants must be nominated by a senior official in their host organisation which is physically located in their host country. The professional development activity must be vocationally useful while not being geared toward an immediate commercial outcome as its purpose. Professional development activities could include attending a conference or short course, management training, peer-to-peer learning or mentoring.
How to apply
Steps required to apply for an Endeavour scholarship or fellowship
Step 1. Read these guidelines and the Frequently Asked Questions http://internationaleducation.gov.au/endeavourfaq to gain an understanding of the program and what is required for an application.
Step 2. Review and ensure the minimum eligibility requirements (section 5) are met.
Step 3. Read the terms and conditions (see example attachment). If an Endeavour scholarship or fellowship is offered, the recipient must agree to the terms and conditions and accept within seven days.
If the offer is not accepted within this period, the offer may be withdrawn.
Step 4. Once the application period is open, an application can be started by registering on Endeavour Online. Instructions can be found http://internationaleducation.gov.au/endeavourapplications
Step 5. To be considered for more than one scholarship or fellowship an applicant is required to lodge a separate application for each category.
Step 6. Note the unique application ID for future use in any correspondence with the department.
Step 7. Complete responses to the selection criteria (section 6) and upload supporting documentation (section 9).
Step 8. Finalise and submit an application. Once an application has been successfully submitted an automated email acknowledging the receipt of the application will be sent to the email address provided. Once an application has been submitted, no further changes (including addition of documents) can be made.
When to apply
- Applications for the 2018 round will open in April 2017 and close at 11.59 pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time) on 30 June 2017.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that their application and supporting documentation is submitted by the closing date.Applications (including supporting documentation) received after the closing date
- will not be considered.
- Key dates for the 2018 round*
Applicant’s responsibilities
An applicant is responsible for:
- meeting the eligibility requirements and providing the correct supporting documentation
- checking http://internationaleducation.gov.au/endeavour for any updates prior to submitting their application
- completing their application in accordance with these guidelines
- meeting all the costs associated with the preparation and lodgement of their application
- finalising and submitting their application by 11.59 pm on 30 June 2017.
Eligibility
To be eligible to receive an Endeavour scholarship or fellowship, applicants must:
- be aged 18 years or over at the commencement of their program
- be a citizen and/or permanent resident of a participating country (section 8)
- commence their proposed program after 1 January 2018 and no later than 30 November 2018. Applicants who have already commenced or will commence their intended program prior to 2018 are not eligible to apply
- provide all relevant supporting documentation (section 9)
- not currently hold or have completed, after 1 January 2016, an Australian Government sponsored scholarship and/or fellowship (directly administered to recipients by the Australian Government).
- A list can be found http://internationaleducation.gov.au/endeavourfaq
- not apply for a category in which they have already completed an Endeavour scholarship or fellowship
Selection criteria and weighting
The selection criteria for all categories of the Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships are the same. The following are the selection criteria and their relative weighting:
1. A record of high-level academic achievement and/or relevant work experience in the applicant’s chosen field of study (40%)
2. A well-defined study, research and/or professional development program (20%)
3. A statement on how the international study, research or professional development opportunity would further the applicant’s academic and/or professional career (20%)
4. A statement on how the international study, research or professional development opportunity will benefit Australia and the applicant’s potential to foster ongoing collaboration and cooperation with their home and host country (20%)
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