Applications being accepted for Australia Endeavour scholarships, fellowships

Study, research or professional development opportunities available for appointments ranging from one month to four years

Oak Ridge Associated Universities has partnered with the Australian government to seek U.S. and Canadian applicants for Australia’s Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships, an internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program that provides up to $272,500 Australian dollars ($254,500) for study, research, or professional development opportunities between Australia and the world.

Applicants may apply through June 30, 2014, for the following opportunities:

• Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship provides up to AU$272,500 for eligible non-Australians including Americans and Canadians to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a master’s or Ph.D. level either by coursework or research in any field in Australia for up to four years.
• Endeavour Research Fellowships provides up to AU$24,500 for American and Canadian postgraduate research students and postdoctoral researchers to undertake four to six months of research in Australia.
• Endeavour Executive Fellowship provides up to AU$18,500 for professional development opportunities (one to four months) for high achievers in business, industry, education, or government from eligible participating countries.

Program benefits include travel and establishment allowances that can be used towards expenses such as rental bonds, text books, study materials, or computer/software expenses. A monthly stipend is also provided to cover living expenses while residing in the host country. To be eligible, applicants must be 18 years of age and have completed at minimum a bachelor’s degree. For more information on eligibility requirements or to apply, visit http://orau.org/endeavourscholarships.

The Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships are marketed in the U.S. and Canada by ORAU on behalf of the Australian government.