veski fellowships
Three prestigious Victorian science and innovation awards are now open with grants for overseas study missions to help emerging scientists and researchers; a A$50,000 prize to recognise leading Victorians and their discoveries; and funding, support and networks to help outstanding international scientists and researchers join Victoria’s science and innovation communities.
The Minister for Innovation, the Hon Louise Asher has officially opened calls for the 2013 Victoria Prize for Science and Innovation and the Victoria Fellowships and is encouraging Victorian scientists and researchers to apply. In addition, veski is also calling for applications for the 2013 veski innovation fellowships.
Do you know an outstanding international scientist or researcher considering joining Victoria’s science and innovation communities? If so, veski has opened an additional round of the 2013 veski innovation fellowships and is seeking applications in the fields of biotechnology, biomedical, advanced manufacturing, environmental technologies and the enabling sciences and technologies.
Is there a leading Victorian who has made, or has the potential to make, a significant scientific discovery or technological innovation? Nominate them for a 2013 Victoria Prize for Science & Innovation valued at A$50,000 in either the life or physical sciences.
Have you worked with, or are you, an emerging scientist or researcher who would benefit from an overseas study mission grant? If so, apply for a 2013 Victoria Fellowship valued at up to A$18,000.
Past Victoria Prize for Science and Innovation winners have included individuals recognised for their contributions to the treatment of heart disease, the discovery of a new class of anti-influenza virus drugs, bioinformatics, stormwater management, and the development of the world’s first plastic bank note.
Since 1998, there have been 84 Victoria Fellowships awarded to enable early career researchers in science, engineering and technology to undertake international study missions.
In the past eight years veski has awarded 16 innovation fellowships worth more than A$3.2 million and established many successful partnerships with Victorian host organisations.
Nominations and applications for these three prestigious awards close towards the end of June 2013. Visit www.veski.org.au/fellowships for closing dates, application and nomination forms and further information.
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Julia L Page, CEO
veski