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Scholarships & Fellowships External Funding

To assist you with developing your international activities and linkages the Office for Global Health has compiled this list of funding sources for international scholarships and fellowships. This is not a comprehensive listing, just a list of those sources we know about. We hope that you will find this useful. If you know of other sources of scholarship and fellowship funding please contact a member of the Office for Global Health and we will add it to this list.

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Scholarship / Fellowship funds with a number of different countries

NHMRC Training (Postdoctoral) Fellowships

The purpose of NHMRC Training (Postdoctoral) Fellowships is to provide opportunities for Australian researchers to undertake research that is both of major importance in its field and of benefit to Australian health. Training (Postdoctoral) Fellowships provide a vehicle for training in basic research either in Australia or overseas (where appropriate), to enable Fellows to work on research projects with nominated advisers. Awards are offered to a limited number of persons of outstanding ability who wish to make research a significant component of their career.

There are a number of different Fellowships available under this scheme some allowing for overseas research experience and some allowing for the training of incoming research fellows.

Full details on the Fellowships available can be found here:
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/fellows/types/granttype/training/index.htm

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Australia Awards

The Australia Awards aim to promote knowledge, education links and enduring ties between Australia and our neighbours through Australia’s extensive scholarship programs.

The Australia Awards are comprised of two streams: an achievment stream that targets the best and brightest students, researchers and professionals to come to Australia and for Australians to do the same offshore; and a development stream that builds capacity in developing countries.

The Australia Awards initiative will, over time, build a new generation of global leaders with strong links to Australia.

The Australia Awards brings the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) scholarships together under the Australia Awards program.

A variety of educational, research and professional development opportunities are available through the two Australia Awards streams:

Group of 8 European Fellowships

The Group of Eight offers eight annual fellowships to early career researchers in Europe to work in Go8 universities for up to six months. Each Fellowship is worth AUD 20,000. The Fellowships are open to eligible researchers in Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria and Croatia. The Go8 European Fellowship scheme recognises the importance of international contactsfor early career researchers. It is envisaged that Fellows will continue to collaborate with Australian research partners when they return to their home institutions.

Candidates are restricted to submitting one application per year. Each application must be supported by an academic supervisor at a Go8 university. All applicants will be informed of the outcomes in December each year with successful candidates expected to commence their fellowships the following year.

The APEC Foundation

The APEC Foundation generally awards grants within the following three broad areas:

  • Educational Cooperation
    Initiatives that advance cooperation and exchange of experiences and know-how among educational institutions in APEC economies on areas such as teacher professional development, distance learning and educational management training
  • Research and Scholarship
    Joint research and the preparation of reports that promote the advancement of education among the highly diverse APEC economies
  • Community Building
    Educational exchanges and other activities that enhance education throughout the APEC region
Heart Foundation Overseas Research Fellowship

Heart Foundation Overseas Research Fellowships are available to medical and science graduates who have completed a PhD or MD within the last 24 months. The purpose of the Heart Foundation's Overseas Research Fellowship scheme is to support the training of Australian researchers who seek to begin or maintain a postdoctoral position overseas. This award is designed to help fellows train and acquire new skills that will help accelerate their career development. Applicants must be conducting research relevant to cardiovascular disease or its related disorders. This three-year award enables researchers to undertake postdoctoral training overseas for two years prior to returning to Australia for the final year of funding. As a condition of this award, fellows must return to Australia to complete their final third year of research. Applicants are expected to have at least two years of cardiovascular research experience and must be Australian citizens or have permanent residency status. Applicants who have already planned/taken up a postdoctoral position overseas may also apply, provided they are within 12 months of the commencement of the position (at the time of application).

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Scholarship/Fellowship funds with specific countries

Brazil

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National Council for Scientific and Technological Development

The National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) is an agency linked to the MCT dedicated to the promotion of scientific and technological research and to the formation of human resources for research in Brazil. CNPq provides support to individuals and research groups and may offer scholarships for post-doctorial studies, PhDs, and sandwich PhDs . Additionally funds may be available for Brazilian researchers to conduct international collaborations based on priority areas under the visiting academics scheme.

The Brazilian Ministry for Education

The Brazilian Ministry for Education through the Coordination for Improvement of Personnel in Higher Education (CAPES) is responsible for the development, accreditation and federal integration of postgraduate study in Brazil. CAPES manages areas of international cooperation and scholarship agreements with several countries to provide funds for students to study Doctorate and Sandwich programs.

The Brazilian Innovation Agency (FINEP)

FINEPunder the Ministry of Science and Technology, supports the major sector programs in innovation, science and technology for public and private institutions in Brazil. Grants are generally provided to undertake research projects, projects in partnership with companies and for the provision of studies or events and conferences for knowledge exchange. FINEP also manages the INOVAR project funded by the Inter-American Development Bank and the RHAE grants which provide scholarships to institutions and business to employ experts to work on approved short term projects. All grants are awarded through calls for proposals.

The State of Sao Paolo Research Foundation (FAPESP)

FAPESP provides grants and fellowships for researchers and academics in the State of Sao Paolo. Fellowships may be available for post-doctorate and doctorate students to study overseas. Grants are available for research projects under the broad themes and a fund is also available for visiting academics and attendance at international conferences

The Carlos Chagas Filho Foundation

The Carlos Chagas Filho Foundation for the Support of Research in the State of Rio de Janeiro (FAPERJ) is the state agency under the Ministry of Science and Technology promoting research and innovation through grants, scholarships and other types of programs such as visiting academics for state institutions in conjunction with other organisations such as CNPq and FINEP.

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Germany

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DAAD: German Academic Exchange Service scholarships

DAAD is a joint organisation of German higher education institutions; its purpose is to promote relations abroad, primarily through exchange of students, academics and scientists. DAAD funding applications for:

  • Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates, Young Academics and Scientists;
  • Research Stays for University Academics and Scientists;
  • Study Scholarships for Graduates of all Disciplines;
  • Study Scholarships for Artists.

Detailed information on funding scholarships is available at the above website or via Dr Andreas Jaeger, Director of Information Centre of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

Email:

Alexander von Humboldt Scholarships/Fellowships/Professorships

Deadline: Open Call, applications may be submitted at any stage

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation grants awards to academics of all disciplines from abroad, allowing them to pursue ground-breaking research at universities and research institutions in Germany. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation promotes outstanding researchers from Germany and abroad with its programmes.

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is active in various fields:

  • it supports international academics as part of foreign cultural and educational policy
  • it strengthens cutting-edge research through internationalisation
  • it enables individuals, who provide an impetus for the research location Germany, to spend time researching there
  • it promotes development by sponsoring cooperation with researchers from emerging and developing countries

Sponsorship decisions are based on the applicant’s achievements and qualifications to date.

Singapore

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A*Star Scholarships for inbound and outbound candidates

These Scholarships and Fellowships are for:

  • USyd students in their later Bachelor or Master years to A*Star labs (SIPGA)
  • PhD graduates of NUS or NTU to undertake postdocs at USyd (AGS)
  • Full PhD studies in Singapore (SINGA)

The Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA)

The Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA) supports short-term research attachments for international students at A*STAR. It provides a unique opportunity for you to experience the vibrant scientific environment in A*STAR Research Institutes and Consortia. You will be able to work with distinguished and world-renowned researchers in A*STAR labs. This award will normally be for students in the later years of a Bachelor or Master level program.

Award Terms

  • Monthly stipend of $1,500 (up to a maximum of 6 months)
  • Research attachment periods may vary from 2 to 6 months

For more information see:
Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA) on the Agency for Science, Technology and Research site.

The A*STAR Graduate Scholarship (AGS)

The A*STAR Graduate Scholarship supports PhD studies for up to 4 years at the National University of Singapore (NUS) or the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), followed by a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship at a top university or research laboratory overseas.

For more information:
Valerie HO, Senior Officer, A*STAR Graduate Academy
Tel: +65 6826 6439
Fax: +65 6478 9592
Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA)

Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is a collaboration between the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU). PhD training will be carried out in English at your chosen lab at A*STAR Research Institutes, NUS or NTU. Students will be supervised by distinguished and world-renowned researchers in these labs. Upon successful completion, students will be conferred a PhD degree by either NUS or NTU.

For more information see:
www.singa.a-star.edu.sg

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United Kingdom

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Chevening Scholarships

The Chevening Scholarships programme is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in the United Kingdom and administered by the British Council. The programme offers outstanding graduates and young professionals the opportunity to study at UK universities. The awards are made for one year’s formal study for a postgraduate qualification or for a shorter period of not less than three months to pursue private study or research at a university or similar institution in the UK.Chevening scholarships are targeted towards a broad range of fields and disciplines. Priority is given to the following areas:

  • Science and innovation
  • New and renewable energy resources and energy security
  • Global environmental issues
  • Science policy
  • Sustainable development
  • Human rights
  • Political science

Newton International Fellowships

The Newton International Fellowship scheme will select the very best early stage post-doctoral researchers from all over the world, and offer support for two years at UK research institutions. The long-term aim of the scheme is to build a global pool of research leaders and encourage long-term international collaboration with the UK.

The Newton International Fellowships scheme is run by The British Academy, The Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society. The Fellowships cover the broad range of natural and social sciences, engineering and the humanities. They provide grants of £24,000 per annum to cover subsistence and £8,000 to cover research expenses, plus a one-off relocation allowance of £2,000.

As part of the scheme, all Newton Fellows who remain in research will be granted a 10 year follow-up funding package worth £6,000 per annum.

Australian Bicentennial Scholarships & Fellowships
For Australian applicants

Each year the Australian Bicentennial Scholarships and Fellowships Trust invites applications from Australian postgraduate students or academic staff members for Australian Bicentennial Scholarships and Fellowships tenable in the United Kingdom.

The objects of the scheme, as defined in the deed of Trust, are to 'promote scholarship, intellectual links, and mutual awareness and understanding between the United Kingdom and Australia, in particular: a) to enable United Kingdom graduates to study in approved courses or undertake approved research in Australia; b) to enable Australian graduates to study in approved courses or undertake approved research in the United Kingdom; and c) to make allowance within the Scheme for disadvantaged persons.'

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United States of America

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Australia to US Fellowship Applications

Description: Through these Fellowships, the American Australian Association encourages intellectual collaboration and innovation, building on the strong economic and social partnerships between Australia and the United States.

Fields of research supported by the Fellowships:

  • Biology (biopharmaceuticals)
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Geology/Geophysics
  • Medicine
  • Pediatrics
  • Science
  • Technology

General Requirements:

  • Applicant's research or study must be at a postgraduate or postdoctoral level
  • Proof of acceptance into a U.S. educational institution
  • Applicant must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia
  • The Fellowships are intended to support part of the costs of one year of research/study in the U.S. (applicants must submit a proposed budget)
  • Applicants should devote full time to their research or study

Amount awarded: The Association offers Fellowships of up to US$30,000 to Australian researchers wishing to undertake advanced research (graduate or postgraduate) in the U.S.

Application guide: Further Information: www.americanaustralian.org/australian_to_usa_apps/

Indirect cost recovery: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs.

USYD Research Grants Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137
Email:

Closing date: 01 April 2011


Neurological Fellowship Program

The American Australian Association is offering a Neurological Fellowship to provide applicants with the opportunity to undertake research or study in neuroscience or neurosurgery for up to 12 months. The Fellowship will provide up to US$25,000 to cover travel, living and some project related expenses.

The Neurological Fellowship was created to assist the development of neurosurgical skills and research of neurosurgery for Australian and American practitioners.

Further Information: http://americanaustralian.org/neurological/

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