Call for Applications:Go8 European Fellowships at the Group of Eight (Go8) Australian Universities, Australia

Go8 European Fellowships for  applicants from  Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Croatia at Group of Eight (Go8) Australian Universities, Australia

Study Subject(s):Courses offered at the Group of Eight (Go8) Australian Universities
Course Level: Research Fellowship
Scholarship Provider: Group of Eight (Go8)
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:1.have completed a PhD less than five years prior to application for the Fellowship;
2.are under 40 years of age at the time of application;
3.are a citizen of one of the designated countries listed above;
4.reside in one of the designated countries listed above (it need not be the same country as your citizenship);
5.have been employed (minimum half-time appointment) for at least six months prior to application by a university or research organisation (public or private) in one of the designated countries;
6.have sufficient competency in English to be able to adequately communicate with researchers in their host university;
7.are eligible to obtain an Australian Visiting Academic Visa (subclass 419) or equivalent Australian visa.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Croatia

Scholarship Description: The Group of Eight (Go8) Australian universities offer eight fellowships to early career researchers in Europe each year. The fellowships aim to further research collaboration between Australia and Europe. Go8 European Fellows receive up to AUD20,000 to support travel and living costs to work at a Go8 member university for up to six months.

How to Apply: Online or by Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 21 October 2011

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