Monash Fellowships Program - for funding commencing in 2009

Closing Dates

Aims of the Program

The principal aims of the Monash Fellowships Program are to:

1. attract internationally competitive researchers, including outstanding young overseas researchers
2. provide the best possible research environment in which to undertake research of national and international significance
3. support and provide, access to first-class research infrastructure
4. develop and sustain national and international collaborations

Monash Research Office Contacts

HOW TO APPLY: Step by step instructions

1. Obtain a copy of the Guidelines and Forms:

Read the 2009 Monash Fellowships Program – Guidelines in conjunction with the 2009 Monash Fellowships Program – Conditions of Award.

• 2009 Monash Fellowships Program – Guidelines (.rtf)
• 2009 Monash Fellowships Program – Conditions of Award Forthcoming

2. Obtain a copy of the Application and Referee Report Forms

• 2009 Monash Fellowships Program – Application Form (.rtf)
• 2009 Monash Fellowships Program – Referee Report (.rtf)
• 2009 Monash Fellowships Program – Head of Academic Unit Report (.rtf)

3. Contact the Head of Department/School/Centre

Applicants should contact the Head of the Department/School/Centre in which they propose to undertake research, PRIOR to submitting the application, to discuss the proposed project and obtain a list of the research priorities for the proposed faculty.

Heads of Academic Units

Faculty Contacts

4. Completing the Application

The complete application is due on Thurs. 31 July 2008.  It should include:

     a. the application form
     b. additional 16 page proposal
     c. current curriculum vitae (CV)

Electronic copy:

                         - The application form must be submitted electronically

                         - Email to: Anna Sztendur: MFref@adm.monash.edu.au

Hard copies:

                         - Five (5) copies are required of the entire application i.e. a. b. and c. above 

                           (1 original and 4 copies).

                         - Mailing address:

                                                    Ms Anna Sztendur

                                                    Monash Research Office

                                                    Level 1, Building 3D

                                                    Monash University

                                                    Clayton VIC 3800

                                                    Australia

5. Referee reports

Three referee reports (using the proforma) are due on Tues. 5 August 2008.    

     a. one from a current post-doctoral/line management supervisor, or the most recent supervisor since the applicant has gained his/her PhD

     b. two from eminent scholars who are internationally recognised experts in the discipline.

The applicant is responsible for sending the partially completed referee report forms to their referees (along with the application and guidelines).

The referees are responsible for sending the referee reports directly to the Monash Research Office. Refer to address details above.

6. Head of Academic Unit Report

The Head of Academic Unit Report form (using the proforma) is due on Tues. 5 August 2008.  

The applicant is responsible for sending the partially completed Head of Academic Unit Report form to the Head of Academic Unit (along with the application and guidelines).

The Head of Academic Unit is responsible for sending the signed report directly to the Monash Research Office. Refer to address details above.