2009 Endeavour Cheung Kong Research Fellowships

The Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowships provide individuals with a unique opportunity to take the next step in their academic career.

“Visiting Australia has been one of my dreams for years. In 2007 this dream came true. The Australian Cheung Kong Research Award provided such a cherished chance that I could conduct a few months research for my PhD dissertation on China’s corporate control transactions and investor protection at the University of Melbourne.”
Jin Sheng, People’s Republic of China

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  • Award description
  • Award Benefits
  • Number of awards
  • Who can apply?
  • Selection criteria

    • Award description

    The Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowships provide financial support for postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows from participating Asian countries to undertake short-term research (4-6 months), in any field of study, in Australia.

    Headquartered in Hong Kong, the Cheung Kong Group has businesses in 51 countries and as of mid-2004 the Group has invested A$10 billion in Australia in the areas of health, environment, utilities, transport and telecommunications.

    While the Cheung Kong group has a history of supporting education through international scholarships, the Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Scholarship Program represents a unique partnership with the Australian Government to support both undergraduate and postgraduate students from Australia and Asia to study in each other’s home environments.

    Following extensive negotiations, the Australian Government and the Cheung Kong Group of companies, through Powercor Australia Limited, have each agreed to contribute A$3.75m over five financial years, commencing in 2004/05. The A$7.5 million in funding will support the participation of up to 856 undergraduate students in institution-to-institution student exchanges and will fund up to 132 postgraduate/postdoctoral fellowships. These awards will be split evenly with half being available to Australians proceeding to study in Asia and half to Asian scholars studying in Australia.

    The Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowships aim to:

    • enable high achieving scholars from Asia to undertake research in Australia
    • further develop the social and economic environment of Asia and Australia
    • strengthen bilateral ties between Australia and Asia
    • showcase Australia’s education sector
    • strengthen mutual understanding between the people of Asia and Australia
    • further develop award holder's knowledge and skills in their field of study
    • build international linkages and networks.

    Award Benefits

    Funding

    Amount

    Travel Allowance

    $AUD4,500

    Establishment Allowance

    $AUD4,000

    Monthly Stipend (up to 6 months on a pro-rata basis)

    $AUD2,500
    per month

    Total Award Value

    Up to $AUD23,500

    Travel and health insurance is also provided.

    Funds are not available to support accompanying dependants or for return visits to the home country.

    In addition to the financial benefits the Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowships also include:

    • A dedicated support network for the duration of the award

    • Membership of the Alumni network

    Number of awards

    Up to 10 awards will be offered in 2009:

    • 7 awards being available for applicants from China and Hong Kong SAR

    • 3 awards being available for applicants from ‘other Asia’.

    ‘Other Asia’ includes India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.


    Who can apply?

    To be eligible for an Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowship, applicants must:

    • be citizens or permanent residents of a participating country and physically resident in a country other than Australia. Those holding dual Australian citizenship or permanent residency status in Australia are ineligible to apply.

    • have a completed undergraduate degree that demonstrates high academic achievement

    • either be enrolled in a Masters degree or PhD course in your home country or have completed a PhD

    • demonstrate English language proficiency

    • have a confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the host institution. Information on Australian universities can be found at http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/

    • Award Holders must commence their approved program and award during 2009. Applicants who have commenced or intend to commence their program at their host institution in 2008 are ineligible for an award.

    • Award Holders must spend a minimum of 4 months and a maximum of 6 months at their host institution. The research project generally must be taken in one block; however it may be broken into two blocks in the same year. This must be clearly outlined at the time of application.

    Selection criteria

    Applicants will be assessed against the following selection criteria:

    • a record of high-level academic achievement in the applicant’s chosen field of study

    • a well defined research proposal

    • a proposal that is relevant to the needs and interests of the applicant, and the needs and interests of their home and host countries

    • the applicant’s potential to foster ongoing collaboration and cooperation with Australia and potential to participate at a high level in the academic or wider community in their home country on return from Australia.

    Conditions of Award

    Required Documentation

    How to Apply

    Key Dates

    FAQ


    http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/international_applicants/cheung_kong_research_fellowships.htm