Deadline:
August 29, 2024
Location(s)
Australia
Overview
The Westpac Research Fellowship supports early-career researchers who are looking to fast-track their trajectory and create positive change in Australia. Working together with some of the best universities in the country, the program is highly competitive as we invest in the brightest, most innovative early career researchers committed to making a difference.
Details
Our program provides up to five years of funding for postdoctoral research projects in areas relating to sustainability, technology and innovation, social change and Australia’s relationship with Asia. Our aim is to help create a brighter future for Australia by supporting research in areas we believe are critical to the prosperity of the country.
Our Research Fellows also receive mentorship, professional development opportunities and access to exclusive networking events with senior business leaders and industry-based experts.
Here’s what you’ll get
Two Research Fellowships are awarded each year. Should you be chosen, you’ll get access to:
- Flexible funding: Receive crucial financial support for your research project with a minimum of $400,000 over 3 - 5 years. This funding can be attributed toward your salary, as well as learning and development experiences, including overseas travel. Our financial support can also be combined with funding from other awards.
- Leadership development: Propel your career with our bespoke leadership course and personal development program. This program includes a leadership 360 review and other online training to accelerate your career and help you get ahead in academia and industry.
- Networking: Gain access to Westpac’s senior business leaders and industry experts to ensure the right collaborative opportunities come your way. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with an inspiring network of like-minded game-changers, achievers and believers across our five Westpac scholarship streams and attend exclusive events like the Westpac Scholars Summit held in Sydney.
Key dates
- 2025 applications open: Thursday 4 July 2024
- Online information session: 1.30pm AEST, Thursday 8 August 2024
- 2025 applications close: 5:00pm AEST, Thursday 29 August 2024
- University shortlisting: Mid-September – mid-October 2024
- National Assessment Centre in Sydney: 3-4 December 2024
- Notification of outcome: December 2024
- Scholars Summit: April 2025
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Who can apply?
We’re looking for Australia’s best and brightest. To be eligible to apply:
- You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- You must have been awarded a PhD between 1 September 2018 and 1 September 2021; or have obtained an Eligibility Exemption from the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) or equivalent at your host university.
- Your proposed area of research must be in a field of research at a participating university with an Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) four digit Field of Research (FOR) rating of "well above world standard". For a comprehensive list of FOR codes by university, visit the Australian Research Council's Website
- You must commence your Fellowship by 30 June 2025.
- Your proposed research must contribute to the future of Australia in one of the Trust's priority funding areas; Australia in Asia, Thriving Tech Sector, an Inclusive Australia and Sustainable Futures
- Your proposed research must include international opportunities which will develop your leadership skills and global networks, such as; study tours for the purpose of research, attending a short course or conference, an internship or volunteering.
- You must supply two letters of reference, one academic reference and one personal reference as well as a letter of support from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) or equivalent. Refer to the templates on our website for further information.
- You must be able to attend the National Assessment Centre to be held in Sydney on 3-4 December 2024. Please note: travel and accommodation costs associated with this event will be covered by Westpac Scholars Trust.
- If successful, you must attend the Westpac Scholars’ Summit in Sydney in 2025. Travel and accommodation costs associated with this event are also covered by Westpac Scholars Trust.
Dates
Deadline: August 29, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
Fully flexible funding, which involves a minimum of $400,000 over five years.
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