Endeavour Awards Information Session The Prime Minister s Australia

Endeavour Awards Information Session The Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Awards www. australiaawards. gov. au

Aims of the Endeavour Awards • Develop ongoing education, research and professional linkages • Provide opportunities for high achieving individuals to enhance their global awareness and skills • Contribute to Australia’s position as a high quality education and training provider, and leader in research and innovation • Increase the productivity of Australians through an international study, research or professional development experience.

Endeavour Awards Summary Award Name Maximum value Maximum duration Study Level Endeavour Research Fellowships & Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowships A$23, 500 4 -6 months Research towards an Australian Masters degree or Ph. D, or postdoctoral research Endeavour Research Fellowships for Indigenous Australians A$23, 500 4 -6 months Research towards an Australian Masters degree or Ph. D or postdoctoral research Endeavour Executive Award A$18, 500 1 -4 months Professional development Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Award Postgraduate A$63, 500 Up to 2 years Ph. D by research MA by coursework/research Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Award Undergraduate A$53, 500 Up to 2 years Bachelor Degree; Honours

Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Awards Aims The Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Awards aim to: • Develop internationally-aware, skilled future leaders • Build expertise within organisations and contribute to productivity gains and innovations • Establish enduring education and professional linkages.

Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Awards Approved countries and regions Approved destinations: • China (including Hong Kong and Macau SARs) • Republic of Korea • India • Taiwan • Indonesia • Thailand • Japan • Vietnam • Malaysia • Singapore

Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Awards Benefits The 2009 Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Award Holders with Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister Julia Gillard at Parliament House, Canberra.

Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Outgoing Postgraduate Awards • 20 Awards annually • Valued at up to $63, 500 each. • Australian postgraduate (Masters/Ph. D) students funded to study or conduct research in Asia for up to one year full time • Strongly encouraged to undertake an internship in Asia for between two months and one year

Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Outgoing Postgraduate Awards Selection Criteria Postgraduate Selection Criteria • High level academic achievement • Well defined study or research program • Relevant to the needs and interests of Australia • Foster ongoing collaboration and cooperation • Participate at a high level in the academic or wider community • Participation in community service

Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Outgoing Postgraduate Award Holder • “When I saw this opportunity to further my doctoral research I jumped at it, I thought it would be brilliant. ” • Philippa Brant undertook postdoctoral research at the International Poverty Reduction Centre (IPRCC) in China. • Ms Brant’s research focuses on Chinese foreign aid. • Ms Brant built new connections with policy makers and experts.

Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Outgoing Undergraduate Awards • 20 Awards annually • Valued at up to $53, 500 each • Australian undergraduate students at the Bachelors and Honours level funded to study or conduct research in Asia for up to one year full time • compulsory internship of up to one year also included

Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Outgoing Undergraduate Awards Selection Criteria Undergraduate Selection Criteria • High level academic achievement • Well defined study or research program • Relevant to the needs and interests of Australia • Contributes to the achievement of personal goals, to academic success and to planned career pathways or goals • Participation in community service

Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Awards Undergraduate Award Holder • Patrick Mayoh is majoring in Chinese, Asian Politics and International Law. • His Award focus is on development and international relations at Peking University. • Patrick says “the Award is an excellent opportunity to build professional and educational linkages”.

Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Outgoing Awards Application Process Application process: • Notify your Home Institution of your intention to apply • You must be nominated by your Home University to be eligible • On-line application process through ‘Endeavour Online’ • Register with Endeavour Online to create your user ID • A Step by Step Guide to using the Endeavour Online Application System is available on our website

Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Outgoing Awards Required documentation: • Proof of citizenship and/or permanent residency • Transcripts – evidence of academic achievement • Formal admission letter from Host • Referee Reports (3 required – at least two academic) • Evidence of community service.

Overview of the selection process and timelines 1 April 2011 Applications open for the 2012 round of the Endeavour Awards. 30 June 2011 Applications close for the 2012 round of the Endeavour Awards. After the closing date, DEEWR will review applications to ensure applications meet Award eligibility requirements. July – October 2011 Applications which meet eligibility requirements will then proceed to an external selection panel where they will be assessed against the selection criteria. The selection panel makes recommendations to DEEWR with the final decision on Award allocation being made by DEEWR. November 2011 Applicants are advised of the outcome of the 2012 Endeavour Awards.

Alumni Tips for Success • Time to prepare 2 weeks – 2 months! • Define your purpose/s: personal, academic, professional and organisational • Align to the selection criteria • Discuss your proposal with your referees • Outline the reasons for, and benefits of, your specific program • Highlight your past achievements which support the proposal.

Endeavour Awards For further information on the Endeavour Awards including the Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Awards please go to: www. deewr. gov. au/endeavourawards General DEEWR email for the Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Awards or for the Endeavour Awards: Endeavour. Awards@deewr. gov. au For information on the Australia Awards: www. australiaawards. gov. au