The Australia Awards Fellowships & Professional Development Short Courses program represents a significant initiative that extends a valuable opportunity to emerging leaders on a global scale. It offers these future leaders the chance to pursue studies, engage in research, and partake in professional development activities in Australia.
The Australia Awards Fellowships are aimed at mid-career professionals, fostering international partnerships, and knowledge exchange. These fellowships typically span between one to four months, enabling participants to engage in a wide range of activities, including research, professional development, and collaborative projects. These initiatives focus on building practical skills, enhancing leadership capacity, and contributing to sustainable development in the fellows’ home countries.
Short Courses represent significant components of Australia’s commitment to international development and capacity-building. These programs provide emerging leaders, professionals, and experts from developing countries with opportunities for short-term but intensive training and collaboration in Australia.
Professional Development Short Courses, on the other hand, are intensive, targeted programs that offer specialized training in diverse fields. They are tailored for professionals, mid-level managers, and government officials seeking to enhance their expertise and knowledge in specific areas. These short courses typically run for two to six weeks and focus on delivering practical and immediately applicable skills and insights, with the aim of empowering participants to contribute effectively to their home countries’ development priorities.
Both the Fellowships and Short Courses are facilitated by Australian institutions and provide participants with a unique opportunity to engage with Australian experts and institutions, fostering networks, building practical knowledge, and contributing to capacity-building in their respective fields and regions.
The Australia Awards Fellowships and Professional Development Short Courses embody Australia’s dedication to global development and capacity-building. These initiatives empower emerging leaders and professionals from developing countries with the skills and knowledge required to drive positive change in their home countries, fostering partnerships and collaborative efforts for sustainable development and progress.
Eligibility to apply for these awards is open to Australian organizations, including government institutions, businesses, and non-government organizations. These organizations are required to possess legal entity status with an Australian Business Number and must demonstrate established connections with partner organizations in participating countries. Additionally, they are expected to provide in-kind or financial contributions to support the Fellowships, reinforcing the collaborative nature of these initiatives. It’s important to note that individual applications are not accepted under this program, underscoring the emphasis on institutional and organizational engagement.
Eligibility Criteria For The Australia Awards Fellowships & Professional Development Short Courses
Australian organisations must ensure that all nominated Fellows meet the following general eligibility requirements:
- be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencing the Fellowship
- not be a permanent resident or be applying for permanent residency in Australia or partner of someone who is
- be a citizen of an eligible country
- not be current serving military personnel
- be able to satisfy all requirements of the Department of Home Affairs for (DFAT sponsored) student visas subclass 500
- be able to participate in the Fellowship.
- be able to travel without family members as DFAT will only fund and provide visa support letters for individual Fellows, not their family members
- Fellows with a disability that requires assistance must travel with a career
Africa
Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Priority Areas
Fellowship programs must align with the following six development priority areas:
- Climate change, adaptation, resilience and green energy transition
- Gender equality, disability equity and social inclusion
- Health
- Digital Economy (including cyber, critical technology and media engagement)
- Maritime and the Blue Economy
- Infrastructure and connectivity
Award Type
Australia Awards Fellowships provide short-term opportunities for in-Australia study, research and professional development activities, hosted by Australian organisations – and do not lead to academic qualifications. Application rounds are held through a competitive selection process.
Fellowship Award
Australian organisations can request funding of up to AUD $34,500 per Fellow, to a maximum of 15 Fellows to cover:
- return air travel and relevant in-Australia travel
- training costs
- accommodation and living expenses
- medical insurance costs when in Australia (for Fellowship holder only)
- special assistance for people with disability
- program overhead fee.
Method of Application
Applications for ROUND 19 are now open and must be submitted ONLINE via Smartygrants.
PLEASE NOTE: You have until 11.59pm (AEDT), 7 November 2023 to submit your online application.
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted for assessment.
Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted for assessment.
Timeline
Key Dates
Date | What’s happening |
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11 October 2023 (9.00am AEDT) | Applications open online via Smartygrants. |
7 November 2023 (11.59pm AEDT) | Applications close.Applications must be submitted ONLINE via SmartygrantsPLEASE NOTE: You have until 11.59pm (AEDT) on the closing date to submit your online application. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted for assessment.Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted for assessment. |
March to June 2024 | Australian Organisations will be notified of the outcomes from Stage 1:Quad infrastructure Fellowships Program and other approved proposals for 2023/24 funding.Unsuccessful Round 19 proposals will also be advised. Please note: Feedback on unsuccessful proposals will not be provided. |
July to September 2024 | Successful proposals for 2024/25 funding. |
No later than six months prior to Fellow mobilisation to Australia | Stage 2: Successful Australian Host Organisations to nominate Fellows and reserves, update activity table, confirm travel dates and complete other information via a Supplementary Form that will be made available at Smartygrants |
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