australian Awards Fellowships

Australian Awards Fellowships

The Australia Awards Fellowship program offers a unique opportunity for individuals from eligible countries to gain professional development and enhance their leadership skills through advanced training and education in Australia. Designed for mid-career professionals and emerging leaders, the program supports fellows in addressing key challenges within their sectors and contributing to sustainable development in their home countries. The fellowships are aligned with Australia's foreign policy objectives, focusing on areas such as climate change, gender equality, health, digital economy, maritime and blue economy, and infrastructure.

Fellows are selected based on their demonstrated leadership potential and ability to influence positive change within their organizations and communities. The program includes not only high-quality academic training but also practical, hands-on experiences tailored to the fellows' professional fields. By fostering collaboration between Australian institutions and international partners, the Australia Awards Fellowship aims to build a network of skilled professionals committed to driving development outcomes and fostering long-term partnerships between Australia and the participating countries.

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• Who Can Apply?

Australian organizations, including government institutions, businesses, and non-governmental organizations, are eligible to apply. Applicants must be legal entities with an Australian Business Number and demonstrate connections with partner organizations in participating countries. They must also provide in-kind or financial support for Fellowships. Please note that individuals are not eligible to apply.

• Fellow Eligibility

Nominated Fellows from Australian organizations must meet the following criteria:

• Be at least 18 years old at the time of commencing the Fellowship.
• Not be a permanent resident or applying for permanent residency in Australia or be the partner of someone who is.
• Be a citizen of an eligible country.
• Not be current serving military personnel.
• Meet all requirements of the Department of Home Affairs for DFAT-sponsored student visas (subclass 500).
• Be able to fully participate in the Fellowship.
• Travel without family members, as DFAT will only fund and provide visa support for individual Fellows, not their family members.
• Fellows requiring assistance due to a disability must travel with a carer.

Participating Countries

• Southeast Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam
• South Asia and Middle East: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iraq, Jordan, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Sri Lanka
• Pacific: Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna
• Africa: Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
• Europe: Ukraine

Priority Areas
Fellowship programs must align with one or more of the following development priorities:

• 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

Scholarship benefits
Fellowship Award
   Australian organisations can request funding of up to AUD $34,500 per Fellow, to a maximum of 15 Fellows per application to cover. Funding can be used to supplement participant costs, including for: (if more Fellows are required this can be considered on a case by case basis):

• return air travel and relevant in-Australia travel
• training costs
• accommodation and living expenses
• medical insurance costs when in Australia (for Fellowship participant only)
• special assistance for people with disability
• program overhead fee.

Australian organisations are also required to provide in-kind or financial contributions to support Fellowships.

How to Apply
The application processes are outlined on the official website below
Apply through Official Website >> Official Website 

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