Australia engages with developing countries at the government, business, professional, and community levels. Australia Awards Fellowships offer Australian organizations, from all sectors, the opportunity to deepen and broaden their links with leaders and professionals in developing countries.
By providing opportunities for Fellows to undertake short-term study and professional development in Australia, they aim to:
- strengthen partnerships and links between Australian organizations 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 regionally.
The program is designed to complement Australia’s individual bilateral and regional development programs and long-term scholarships by offering senior and mid-career officials and professionals who will be in a position to advance priority development and foreign affairs issues on their return home. Fellowship activities aim to provide high-quality training, exchange of expertise, skills, and knowledge, and opportunities to enhance networks on issues of shared interest. Activities can include a combination of short-term study and/or training, research, professional attachments, and networking experiences.
Through Australia Awards Fellowships, Australian organizations can apply for funding to host and support a range of professional development activities including work attachment; supervised research; a management or leadership course; a study tour; program meetings and visits, or a combination of these. Fellowships can vary in length, ranging from 2 weeks to 52 weeks. A strong feature of a Fellowship is its flexibility. They range from specialist training of Timorese doctors in the endoscopy departments at two leading Australian hospitals to training government officers from Vietnam on coastal and marine conservation and sustainability.
Australia Awards Fellowships provide short-term opportunities for in-Australia study, research, and professional development activities, hosted by Australian organizations – and do not lead to academic qualifications. Application rounds are held through a competitive selection process.
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AustraliaBenefits
- Introductory academic program
- Full tuition fees
- A single return, economy class airfare (by the most direct route)
- An establishment allowance (as a contribution to initial accommodation expenses, textbooks, study materials, etc)
- A fortnightly contribution to living expenses paid at a rate determined by the Australian Government
- A compulsory 4-6 week Introductory Academic Program (before formal studies commence)
- Overseas Student Health Cover to cover basic medical costs (except for pre-existing conditions) for the duration of the award. It is only available for the awardee.
In addition, some awardees may be entitled to the following benefits, depending on their courses of study and other circumstances:
- Supplementary academic support to assist with academic success or enhance the academic experience
- Reunion airfare
- Disability support
- One return economy class airfare to Vanuatu or within Australia to undertake fieldwork for eligible research.
Eligibilities
Australian organizations 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 with someone who is
- Be a citizen of an eligible country
- Not be currently 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
Eligible Regions: Southeast Asian countries- 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 countries- 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
Application Process
- Applications must be submitted online.
- Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted for assessment.
- Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted for assessment.
Application Deadline: January 22, 2023
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