Endeavour Awards Information SessionThe 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 AwardsSummary

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 PhD, or postdoctoral research

Endeavour Research Fellowships for Indigenous Australians

A$23,500 4-6 months Research towards an Australian Masters degree or PhD 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

PhD by researchMA 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 AwardsAims

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.

Approved destinations:

• China (including Hong Kong and Macau SARs)

• India

• Indonesia

• Japan

• Malaysia

Prime Minister’s Australia Asia AwardsApproved countries and regions

• Republic of Korea

• Singapore

• Taiwan

• Thailand

• Vietnam

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.

• 20 Awards annually

• Valued at up to $63,500 each.

• Australian postgraduate (Masters/PhD) 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

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 Awards Selection Criteria

• “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 Postgraduate Award Holder

• 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

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 Outgoing Undergraduate Awards Selection Criteria

• 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 AwardsUndergraduate Award Holder

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 AwardsApplication Process

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.

Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Outgoing AwardsRequired documentation

Overview of the selection process and timelines

1 April 2011 Applications open for the 2012 round of the Endeavour Awards.

30 June 2011Applications close for the 2012 round of the Endeavour Awards.

July – October 2011

After the closing date, DEEWR will review applications to ensure applications meet Award eligibility requirements.

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 2011Applicants 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