veski innovation fellowships

Applications are NOW OPEN

veski is now calling for applications for the 2019 veski innovation fellowships from individuals with outstanding skills in the fields of science and innovative technology, typically in the top five per cent of their fields.

veski is actively encouraging applications from individuals with an industrial track record and/or proven collaborations with industry or who intend to foster stronger industry engagement to deliver innovative solutions through a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving. 

Application categories

Applications are sought from individuals working in the areas of:

• biotechnology;
• biomedical;
• advanced manufacturing (including food science and bioengineering);
• digital agriculture;
• cyber security;
• environmental and energy technologies;
• the enabling sciences; and
• space and transportation.

Successful individuals may receive up to AUD$50,000 per annum for a maximum of three years to undertake their research in Victoria.

The application guide and application form can be found here.

Applications should be uploaded to the veski website no later than 5.00pm [AEDT] on Tuesday, 21 February 2019.

It is anticipated that applicants will be notified of the status of their application in June 2019.