Overview

Westpac Bicentennial Foundation is partnering with Australia's leading research universities to offer four Westpac Research Fellowships valued at up to $460,000 over three years. This unique fellowship supports outstanding early career researchers whose ground-breaking work has the potential to make a difference in one of the Foundation's focus areas:

• Technology and innovation
• Strengthening Australia-Asia ties
• Enabling positive social change

Fellowship recipients will be exceptional people, chosen for their intellectual ability, leadership qualities, and commitment to the community.

There is one, with a possibility of two, Research Fellowship available to ANU Early Career Researchers.

Application periods

15 June – 31 August 2017

Westpac Key Dates

2017

15 June 2017: Applications open

31 August 2017: Applications close

12-13 December 2017: National Assessment Centre in Sydney

20 Dec 2017: Notification of outcome

2018

April 2018: Westpac Scholars’ Summit

ANU Key Dates

ANU Submission process and key dates are available (TBA).

Eligibility

To be a successful candidate, you will need to demonstrate how your proposed research contributes to the growth and prosperity of Australia in at least one of the Foundation's focus areas.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Academic excellence and achievements to date;
• A supportive and high quality research environment;
• A strong sense of connection to Australia and commitment to improving the lives of others; and,
• The attributes of a Westpac Research Fellow (See the Fellowship Guidelines for the full list of attributes).

Additional requirements:

This section will be updated at the application opening.

Benefits

The Fellowship aims to free you from the need to apply for multiple sources of funding, allowing you to focus on your research. It includes:

1)   Salary support for your position

The Fellowship will fund your fulltime salary and on-costs for a period of three years from the date of award.

2)   Opportunity for professional development and global experiences

Leadership demands an ability to view situations and circumstances from a variety of perspectives. The Fellowship provides the opportunity to add a global context to your research and undertake professional development. This may include attending conferences, courses, travel for research, an internship or volunteering.

How to apply

Applications for the 2018 Program close on 31 August 2017. Contact your College Research Office for advice and support on this opportunity.  Applications are submitted online  with the approval by the appropriate delegate.

Updated September 2016.

Further information

For more information about this Fellowship, please contact the Westpac Research Fellowship program at Westpac Research Fellowship