Deadline: October 13, 2024
Applications for the Australia Awards Fellowships 2025 are now open. The Fellowships aim to foster leadership and networks of influence by enhancing collaboration between Australian organizations and their regional counterparts. These Fellowships are designed for mid-career and senior professionals who can drive development outcomes in priority sectors and strengthen the capacity of partner countries through their leadership.
Australian organizations can apply for funding to host a variety of professional development activities such as work placements, research, leadership courses, study tours, or program meetings. Fellowships can last from 2 to 52 weeks, offering flexibility in training programs. Examples include specialized medical training for Timorese doctors and environmental sustainability training for Vietnamese government officers.
Benefits
Australian organizations can request up to AUD $34,500 per Fellow, with a cap of 15 Fellows, covering:
- Round-trip and domestic travel
- Training expenses
- Accommodation and living costs
- Medical insurance (for Fellows only)
- Assistance for Fellows with disabilities
- Program overhead fees
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include Australian government bodies, businesses, and non-government organizations, all of which must hold an Australian Business Number and show connections with partner organizations in participating countries. Individual applicants are not eligible.
Australian organizations must ensure that nominated Fellows meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 18 years old by the start of the Fellowship
- Not hold or be applying for permanent residency in Australia
- Be a citizen of an eligible country
- Not be active military personnel
- Meet student visa (subclass 500) requirements as specified by the Department of Home Affairs
- Be able to fully participate in the program
- Travel alone, as DFAT funding covers only the Fellow’s travel, not family members
- If the Fellow has a disability and needs assistance, they must travel with a carer.
Participating Countries
Eligible countries include nations across Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, the Pacific, Africa, the Caribbean, and Europe. Specific countries are listed in the original announcement.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (AEST) on October 13, 2024. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Applications sent via email or fax are also not accepted.
For more information, visit Australia Awards Fellowships.
