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The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Governments internationally competitive, meritbased scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia Pacific, the 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. The Endeavour Awards aim to: Develop ongoing 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 Australias 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. The Endeavour Awards are part of the Australia Awards initiative which brings together, under a single recognisable brand, the Endeavour Awards administered by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations and the Development Awards administered by the Australian Agency for International Development.
Further Information
www.australiaawards.gov.au
Email: endeavour.awards@deewr.gov.au
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Endeavour Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Award Holders are undertaking research in fields as diverse as agriculture to management and commerce. Visit www.australiaawards.gov.au to read stories of Endeavour Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Award Holders.
AwArd benefits
Award Holders will receive: A monthly stipend, travel allowance and establishment allowance. Travel and health insurance. Tuition fees (to a maximum pre-specified limit) for Endeavour Postgraduate Award Holders. A global network of professionals and academics for ongoing collaboration. Dedicated support for the duration of your Award. During the term of your Award, you will receive ongoing support from a dedicated case manager. Membership of the Endeavour Awards Alumni Network. Upon successful completion of your Award, you will become a member of the Alumni Network. This Network will help you maintain the professional relationships and friendships you have made during your Award.
Please check www.australiaawards.gov.au for eligible destination countries. Awards range from four months to four years and conditions vary between Awards. Awards are limited and the selection process is highly competitive.
Applying is eAsy
Once you have determined your eligibility and read the Award terms and conditions at www.australiaawards.gov.au, simply follow the links to the online application. You will need to provide a range of supporting documents with your application including evidence of citizenship and English language proficiency. You also need to be nominated by your host organisation. Further details are available at www.australiaawards.gov.au. Eligible applications will be assessed by independent selection panels of academics and professionals in Australia. This transparent, merit-based selection process ensures the integrity of the Awards. Applications open in early April and close 30 June for commencement in the following year. You are encouraged to start your application early.
My Endeavour Award has helped me develop self-confidence and critical thinking skills. These skills have definitely shaped my career path to becoming an independent researcher. Guak Kim Tan, Malaysia
Through my Endeavour Award I am able to explore intricate aspects of my field in a truly global context. Simitkumar Raval, India