VESKI Fellowships

If you are an expatriate Australian or leading researcher, with an outstanding record of achievement in science, technology or design, you may be eligible for a VESKI Innovation Fellowship.

The VESKI Innovation Fellowships allow outstanding individuals to undertake research in Victoria, Australia for up to three years. Successful applicants will receive up to AUD$50,000 per year against matched funding.

The VESKI Innovation Fellowships are drawn from the following fields:

• Innovative technology, biotechnology, design, advanced manufacturing, environmental technologies;
• The enabling sciences and technologies.

It's a State of Minds

Victoria’s innovative culture supports great research and business and product development.  It is a hub for Australian bio-research and a leading centre for design.  The infrastructure is strong with eight (8) world-class universities, seven (7) major teaching hospitals, 22 medical research institutes, over 200 biotechnology firms and an ICT research institute of excellence.

VESKI is adding a vote of confidence in Australia to celebrate and support talented individuals who do great tings in their own right.   VESKI Innovation Fellows bring to Australia research projects with high application and outcomes. Their work is exciting, inspirational and lifesaving.

Live in One of the World's Most Liveable Cities

The London-based Economist Intelligence Unit has consistently voted Melbourne one of the world's most liveable cities. The Victorian capital is safe, cosmopolitan and busy with major cultural and sporting events.  It also offers easy access to beaches, snow resorts and wilderness areas.