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Details on Australian Government Scholarships are available and details can be found at
http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/
Key Dates for Applications: Open on 9 April 2008 - Close on 31 July
2008 at midnight Australian Eastern Standard Time
The Endeavour Awards is an internationally competitive, merit-based program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific region to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia.
Awards are also available for Australians to do the same abroad.
Scholarships are available for both local and international STAFF and STUDENTS. The aims of the Endeavour Awards are to:
* Deepen Australia's global engagement in education and research;
* Reinforce Australia's reputation as a high quality education
provider and leader in research, innovation and knowledge management;
* Enhance language skills and cultural understanding of Australia; and
* Provide opportunities for Australian professionals to enhance
their skills and knowledge.
***Scholarships for International Students:
*For research : *for postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows from participating countries to undertake short-term research (4-6 months), in any field of study, in Australia. Aimed at building international linkages and networks, these Awards provide opportunities for award holders to further develop their knowledge and skills.
* Endeavour Research Fellowships
* Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowships
*For PG study or research*
Endeavour Postgraduate Awards provide full financial support for international students for up to 3 years to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in any field of study in Australia.
* Endeavour Postgraduate Awards
* Endeavour Europe Award
*For Professional Development*
Provide professional development opportunities for high achievers in business, industry, education or government from participating countries. This is a great program to develop HIGH LEVEL links across instituions. In consultation with your host organisation, the one to four month program may include activities such as a shadowing program, work placement, attendance at a conference, participation in a short course, or peer-to-peer learning.
* Endeavour Executive Awards
*For student Exchanges*
The Australian Government recognises the many enduring benefits of international exchanges undertaken during the years of undergraduate education. To encourage greater student mobility, the Australian Government funds Australian higher education providers to subsidise the costs to students participating in student exchanges which include tuition fee waiver and credit transfer.
*Scholarships for Australian Nationals:
*For Research*
Endeavour Research Fellowships provide financial support for postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows from Australia to undertake short-term research (4-6 months), in any field of study, in participating Asia-Pacific countries. Aimed at building international linkages and networks, these Awards provide opportunities for award holders to further develop their knowledge and skills.
* Endeavour
Research Fellowships
* Endeavour Research Fellowships for Indigenous Australians
* Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowships
*For Professional Development*
provide professional development opportunities for high achievers in business, industry, education or government from Australia. This award provides you with the flexibility to design a program that advances both your professional and personal goals. In consultation with your international host organisation, the one to four month program may include activities such as a shadowing program, work placement, attendance at a conference, participation in a short course, or peer-to-peer learning.
* Endeavour Executive Awards
*For Student Exchange*
The Australian Government recognises the many enduring benefits of international exchanges undertaken during the years of undergraduate education. To encourage greater student mobility, the Australian Government funds Australian higher education providers to subsidise the costs to students participating in student exchanges which include tuition fee waiver and credit transfer.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
* See the websites identified above.
* Should you wish to submit an application or encourage an
intetnational colleague or student to apply, kindly get in touch
with me, Louise Freckelton
* If you have specific inquiries related to the Endeavour Executive
Awards, please conatct Kristy Ward k.ward@usyd.edu.au
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