veski fellowship applications 2011/12 NOW OPEN

Applications for veski innovation fellowships 2011/12 are NOW OPEN...

Calling Outstanding Australians and Leading Researchers wishing to undertake a Research Project in Victoria?

Applications for veski innovation fellowships for take up in financial year 2011/12 are NOW OPEN with submissions closing at 5pm on Wednesday, 13 July 2011.

The veski innovation fellowships are open to individuals in the fields of science, technology and design specifically relating to innovative technology, biotechnology, design, advanced manufacturing, environmental technologies, or the enabling sciences and technologies.

The veski innovation fellowships (Australian) are awarded annually to outstanding Australian expatriates in the fields of science, design and innovative technology.

The veski innovation fellowships (non-Australian) are awarded annually to outstanding researchers who are not Australian citizens, but who may wish to undertake research in Victoria.

Successful individuals can receive up to AUD$50,000 per annum for a maximum of up to three years. These funds must be matched with financial funding and in-kind contributions from a host organisation such as an academic/research institution.

veski innovation fellowships are provided to support the return of the successful applicant to Victoria to undertake their specified research project. The funds made available and the duration of the proposed fellowship are determined by the veski board.

Please follow the links below to review the veski innovation fellowships Selection Criteria and download an Application Form:

If you are an Outstanding Australian Expatriate Researcher, please click here.

If you are an Outstanding Non-Australian Researcher, please click here.  

Please pass this information on to any relevant or interested parties.