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Call for Outstanding Scientists

to undertake Research in Melbourne...

Applications are NOW OPEN for

VESKI Innovation Fellowships 2009/10

Applications for VESKI Innovation Fellowships for take up in financial year 2009/10 are NOW OPEN with submissions closing at 5pm on Friday, 22nd May 2009.

The VESKI Innovation Fellowships are open to individuals in the fields of science, technology and design specifically relating to innovative technology, biotechnology, design, advanced manufacturing, environmental technologies, or the enabling sciences and technologies.

In addition to the above named fields; the 2009/10 Call for Applications encourages submissions in the areas of:

Clinical Research focusing on Health Outcomes; & 

Renewable Energy Generation & Demand Management.

The VESKI Innovation Fellowships (Australian) are awarded annually to outstanding Australian expatriates in the fields of science, technology or design.

The VESKI Innovation Fellowships (non-Australian) are awarded annually to outstanding researchers who are not Australian citizens, but who may wish to undertake research in Victoria.

Successful individuals can receive up to AUD$50,000 per annum for a maximum of up to five years. These funds must be matched with financial funding and in-kind contributions from a host organisation such as an academic/research institution.

VESKI Innovation Fellowships are provided to support the return of the successful applicant to Victoria to undertake their specified research project. The funds made available and the duration of the proposed fellowship are determined by the VESKI Board.

Please follow the links below to Download an Application Form and review the VESKI Innovation Fellowships Selection Criteria:
If you are an Outstanding Australian Expatriate Researcher, please click HERE .
If you are an Outstanding Non-Australian Researcher, please click HERE .

Please feel free to pass this information on to any relevant or interested parties.