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 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 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/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 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
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
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Discuss your proposal with your referees
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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