Westpac Research Fellowships in Australia, 2020

Eligibility for Westpac Research Fellowships in Australia, 2020:

• The fellowships are open to Australian nationals or permanent residents.
• Applicants of Westpac Research Fellowships in Australia, 2020 must demonstrate academic excellence and achievements to date.
• Must have a strong sense of connection to Australia.
• The proposed research area must belong to a research field of one of the participating universities with a rating of "well above world standing".
• Candidates must showcase how their proposed research contributes to the growth and prosperity of Australia in at least one of the Foundation’s focus areas.
• Applicants must commence their research by 30 June 2020.
• Must have been awarded a Ph.D. between 1 September 2013 and 1 September 2016 or have an Eligibility Exemption from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) or equivalent in case their doctorate was awarded before 1 September 2013.
• Applicants of Westpac Research Fellowships in Australia, 2020 must attend the National Assessment Centre held in Sydney on 12/13 December 2019.

Documents required:

• Applicants must submit two letters of reference.
• One academic reference and one personal reference.
• A letter of support must be submitted by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

Value of Westpac Research Fellowships in Australia, 2020:

• The successful applicants of Westpac Research Fellowships in Australia, 2020 will receive a funding of at least $400,000 over three years.

Deadline for Westpac Research Fellowships in Australia, 2020:

• The last date to apply for Westpac Research Fellowships in Australia, 2020 is 26th August 2019.