Deadline:
May 31, 2024
Location(s)
Australia
Overview
The John Allwright Fellowship (JAF) provides scientists, from partner countries currently or recently involved in ACIAR research projects, with the opportunity to obtain formal postgraduate qualifications at an Australian tertiary institution. The main aim of the Fellowship is to enhance scientific research capability in ACIAR partner country institutions.
Details
The JAF program is the largest investment in the ACIAR Capacity Building Program. It provides PhD and master's by research scholarships to agricultural researchers, administered through the Australia Awards system. ACIAR provides additional pastoral care and development opportunities to strengthen the leadership skills of participants during their scholarship to help bridge the gap between study and the next stages of their careers.
There are approximately 38 JAFs studying in Australia at 18 universities across the country.
In its Gender Equity Policy and Strategy 2017-2022, ACIAR committed to achieving gender parity in its Capacity Building Program by 2020. In line with this commitment, women now comprise at least half of the new JAFs.
Completing a PhD or master's is a significant undertaking. To ensure that our fellows have the best possible experience studying in Australia, ACIAR offers additional scholarship support through the following activities.
JAF Support Facility (JSF)
The JAF Support Facility provides tailored support to JAFs throughout their scholarship journey, such as additional pastoral care and facilitating networking events. This is a free service each new JAF is automatically entitled to. The JSF is delivered in partnership with the University of New England (UNE).
John Allwright Fellowship Executive Leadership Program (JAFel)
In 2019 the first cohort of JAFs began the new John Allwright Fellowship Executive Leadership Program (JAFel), a learning program that aims to bridge the gap between study and the next stages of our Fellows' career development. In the program, JAFel provides learning opportunities to strengthen leadership, people and communication skills, finance, and project management topics. Delivered by the UNE, the fellows undertake a 10-day intensive workshop followed by a period of online and applied learning. The online program takes approximately 6 hours a month, complementing the fellows’ postgraduate studies. The program concludes with a 4-day reflective workshop.
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Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be citizens of the country in which they are working.
To be eligible for selection, a candidate must:
- have worked on an ACIAR project within 24-months of applying
- at the time of applying, hold qualifications that would be assessed to be equivalent to at least an Australian bachelor’s degree in a discipline that is relevant to the proposed area of postgraduate study
- be a scientist or economist from the developing country partner (excluding India and Myanmar) who is actively involved in a collaborative research project supported by ACIAR at the time of application (in some cases, ACIAR will consider supporting researchers from “advanced pipeline” projects, i.e. in cases where a full project proposal has been approved by ACIAR)
- must be jointly supported in the application by the Australian and partner country Project Leaders where the ACIAR project is commissioned to an Australian partner;
or must be jointly supported in the application by the partner country Project Leader and the international leader where the ACIAR project is commissioned to an international partner. - obtain approval from the employing institution who must agree to the absence of the candidate should he/she receive a scholarship for the period involved in obtaining the postgraduate qualification
- confirm (in writing) support from proposed Research Supervisor/s, and
- demonstrate that they are employed on a permanent rather than short-term contract basis.
Dates
Deadline: May 31, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
The Awards are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training.
The following benefits generally apply:
- Full tuition fees
- Return air travel—payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route
- Establishment allowance—a once only payment of A$5,000 as a contribution towards accommodation expenses, text books, study materials
- Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) is a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by the department. From 1 January 2013, CLE payable to Scholars studying under an Australia Awards John Allwright Fellowship is A$30,000 per year.
- Introductory Academic Program (IAP)—a compulsory 4-6 week program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on life and study in Australia
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)—provided to cover the student's basic medical costs (with the exception of pre-existing conditions)
- Pre-course English (PCE) fees—if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training
- Supplementary Academic Support may be available to ensure a Scholar's academic success or enhance their academic experience
- Fieldwork (for research students only)—may be available for eligible research students for up to two return economy class airfares for a Masters student or up to three for a PhD student, via the most direct route to their country of citizenship.
- Entry into ACIAR's John Allwright Fellowship Executive Leadership Program - a 15 month complementary studies program.
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