When can I apply for the 2010 round of the Endeavour Awards?
Applications for the 2010 round of the Endeavour Awards will open on 6 April 2009 and close on 31 July 2009.
How do I submit my application?
Applications must be submitted using the Endeavour Online Application system. Please refer to the Apply Now page for further information.
Can I submit my application via post?
We recommend that you use the Endeavour Online Application system as this will ensure completed applications reach us by the closing date. We recommend that you submit your applications as early as possible due to the large volume of users on the system on the final opening days of application.
If you do not have reliable internet access and are unable to apply online, you can request a hardcopy application form by sending an email with the reason you are unable to apply online and the Award you wish to apply for to endeavour.awards@deewr.gov.au.
Please note that applications submitted on out of date Endeavour Award application forms will not be accepted.
When can I submit my application?
The application, including all supporting documents, must be submitted between 6 April and 31 July 2009. Postal applications received outside of the opening and closing dates will not be accepted.
What happens if my application is late?
The Endeavour Online Application system will not allow you to work on your application after the closing date.
Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.
I have been charged an application processing fee by the university. Can I be reimbursed?
No. The application processing fee is determined by the institution and DEEWR does not have any involvement in this process.
Can I apply for more than one Endeavour Award category?
Yes. You need to submit a separate Endeavour Online Application for each Endeavour Award you wish to apply for and meet the eligibility requirements for each Award.
The exception to this is if you are applying for the Endeavour Cheung Kong Research Fellowship you will automatically be assessed for the Endeavour Research Fellowship.
You must use the same email address for each Endeavour Award you apply for. Please do not apply for more than one Endeavour Award of the same category using different email addresses.
How can I be sure that I have submitted all the required supporting documents with my application?
The Endeavour Online Application system will not allow you to submit your application unless your application is complete, with all required supporting documents uploaded.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your supporting documents meet the Award requirements.
Can I have my application returned to me?
Once you submit your Endeavour Online Application you cannot make changes or add extra supporting documents to your application. You can preview and print a copy of your application at anytime. Please refer to the Step by Step Guide to using the Endeavour Online Application System.
Applications and supporting documents received by post will not be returned.
I am an international student living and studying in Australia. Am I eligible to apply for a 2010 Endeavour Award?
No. International applicants wishing to apply for a 2010 Endeavour Award are not eligible to apply if they are living, working or studying in Australia in 2009.
I was studying in Australia in 2009. My course has finished and I am now back in my home country. Am I eligible to apply for a 2010 Endeavour Award?
No. International applicants wishing to apply for a 2010 Endeavour Award are not eligible to apply if they were living, working or studying in Australia in 2009.
I was in Australia on a working holiday visa in 2009. Am I eligible to apply for a 2010 Endeavour Award?
No. International applicants wishing to apply for a 2010 Endeavour Award are not eligible to apply if they were living, working or studying in Australia in 2009.
I was holidaying in Australia on a tourist visa in 2009. I am now back in my home country. Can I apply for a 2010 Endeavour Award?
Yes. You can apply if you were not studying, living or working in Australia in 2009.
I am currently living in a country that is not my country of citizenship. Can I apply for an Endeavour Award?
International applicants- You are eligible to apply if you are a citizen or permanent resident of a participating country and currently live in participating country.
Australian applicants must be currently living in Australia.
I have permanent residency status in Australia. Can I apply for an Endeavour Award as an international applicant?
No. If you hold permanent residency status in Australia you are considered to be an Australian applicant for the purposes of the Endeavour Awards. You must apply as an Australian applicant.
I have dual citizenship. Can I still apply for an Endeavour Award?
International applicants who are citizens or permanent residents of a participating country can apply for an Endeavour Award if they do not hold dual citizenship or permanent residency status in Australia.
Permanent residents of Australia or Australian citizens who have dual citizenship cannot take an Endeavour Award in the country where they hold citizenship.
Can I apply for permanent residency in Australia while I am undertaking my Endeavour Award?
It is a condition of the Endeavour Awards that your international student status remains unchanged throughout your Award.
If you are granted permanent residency status in Australia before the completion of your Award, your Award will be revoked as you will be no longer be considered an international student.
I am a New Zealand citizen. Can I apply for an Endeavour Award?
New Zealand citizens can apply for the Endeavour Research Fellowship and the Endeavour Executive Award.
New Zealand citizens cannot apply for the Endeavour Postgraduate Award or the Endeavour VET Award as New Zealand citizens who are studying in Australia do not pay overseas student fees and are considered to be domestic students rather than international students.
New Zealand citizens can apply for the Australian Postgraduate Awards
I am a native English speaker. Do I have to provide evidence of English language proficiency?
Yes. You need to upload your educational qualifications such as a degree certificate from an Australian university as evidence of your English language proficiency.
My studies were in English. Do I have to provide a TOEFL/IELTS score when applying for an Endeavour Award?
Yes. Please refer to the ‘Eligibility Requirements’ and the ‘Required Documentation’ in the Applicant Guidelines for the minimum TOEFL/IELTS scores required for each Award.
The only exceptions to this are:
- Endeavour Executive Award applicants who provide written confirmation from their host organisation or institution that their English language ability is suitable for their proposed professional development activity. Please refer to the ‘Eligibility Requirements for Endeavour Executive Awards’ in the Applicant Guidelines for further details.
- Postdoctoral research applicants who provide written confirmation from their host organisation or institution that their English language ability is suitable for their proposed research program. Please refer to the ‘Eligibility Requirements for Endeavour Research Fellowship in the Applicant Guidelines for further details.
- Applicants who have completed at least one year of university study conducted in English in the last five years in one of the following countries (the study must have been undertaken in the country and not by correspondence):
American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America or Zambia.
Can I send my TOEFL/IELTS results directly to the Endeavour Awards Team?
Yes. You can send your TOEFL/IELTS results directly to us, however we would prefer you to certify and upload your results to your online application. TOEFL/IELTS received by post will not be returned.
Where is the nearest English language testing office to me?
Visit the TOEFL or the IELTS websites to find the nearest English language testing office to you.
Can I provide an English proficiency test score that is not an IELTS or a TOEFL?
No. It must be either an IELTS or a TOEFL test score.
Can I provide an institutional TOEFL ITP result?
No. The only eligible TOEFL test scores are computer-based, paper-based or internet-based TOEFL tests scores which have been administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
Can I provide an IELTS general test result?
No. You must provide an IELTS academic test result.
Will my TOEFL/IELTS score be accepted if it was taken before 31 December 2007?
No. The TOEFL/IELTS score must have been taken after 31 December 2007.
Will I be reimbursed by DEEWR for the cost of taking an IELTS or a TOEFL test?
No. The cost of the English proficiency tests is your responsibility.
My TOEFL or IELTS test score does not meet the minimum requirements for the Endeavour Awards. Will my application be considered?
No. The required language levels are considered necessary to undertake study, research or professional development in the host country. If a test score is below the minimum requirements, the application will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered by the selection panel.
I am unable to provide the TOEFL/IELTS test score by the Endeavour Awards closing date. Can I submit the results after the closing date?
No. All required documentation must be attached to your online application and submitted by 31 July 2009. No supporting documents will be accepted after this date. Incomplete applications will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered by the selection panel.
Will English language training be provided as part of my Endeavour Award?
The only Endeavour Award to include English language training is the Endeavour Vocational Education & Training (VET) Award. Please refer to the ‘Eligibility Requirements for Vocational Education and Training (VET) Award’ in the Applicant Guidelines for details.
My IELTS/TOEFL score meets the minimum requirement for the Endeavour VET Award. Can I undertake English language training?
No. Funding is only available if your IELTS/TOEFL score does not meet the minimum requirement for the Endeavour VET Award.
The course I have studied in my home country was in English. Do I have to take the IELTS or TOEFL tests?
You must provide an IELTS or TOEFL test score unless you completed at least one year of university study conducted in English in the last five years in one of the following countries:
American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America or Zambia
Endeavour VET Award applicants must have completed secondary study in one of the countries listed above.
Do I need to provide my academic transcripts as well as my degree certificate?
Yes. You must provide certified copies of your academic transcripts and your degree certificates.
Do I need to provide my secondary school transcripts?
You only need to provide your Secondary School qualification if you are applying for an Endeavour VET Award and secondary school (Australian Year 12 equivalent) is your highest qualification.
I have not completed my undergraduate degree. Am I eligible to apply for an Endeavour Postgraduate Award?
No. You must have completed your undergraduate degree before applying for an Endeavour Postgraduate Award.
If you have completed your undergraduate degree but have not received your degree certificate, you must provide an official letter from your university confirming that you have successfully completed your degree. The letter must also include the date you expect to receive your degree certificate.
Can I apply for an Endeavour Award to study for an undergraduate degree?
No. There are no Endeavour Awards for study at undergraduate level.
For scholarships to undertake a Bachelor Degree please contact the university where you would like to undertake your study. Details of Australian universities can be found at the Study in Australia website.
Can I apply for an Endeavour Postgraduate Award to undertake a Graduate Diploma?
No. You cannot apply for an Endeavour Postgraduate Award to undertake a Graduate Diploma.
Your application will be accepted if you are required to undertake a Graduate Diploma for entry into a Masters Degree. You must be accepted into both the Graduate Diploma and Masters Degree at the time of application
I have gained admission for a Masters Degree based on work experience. I have not completed an undergraduate degree. Am I eligible to apply for the Endeavour Postgraduate Award?
No. You would not be eligible as you have not completed an undergraduate degree and would not be able to demonstrate high academic achievements at that level.
I recently submitted my PhD thesis but it has not yet been examined. Am I eligible to undertake postdoctoral research under an Endeavour Research Fellowship or Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowship?
Yes. As long as your PhD will be conferred before you start your Endeavour Award. You need to provide evidence of your expected conferment date in your application.
I want to apply for an Endeavour VET Award. Will I be able to start an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification using this Award?
No. The Endeavour VET Award is for a qualification at the Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree level at an Australian vocational education institution.
Please see the Australian Qualifications Framework website for more information.
I have completed a higher degree (Bachelor degree or above). Can I still apply for the Endeavour VET Award?
Yes. You can apply for an Endeavour VET Award. A higher qualification does not exclude you from applying for an Endeavour Award.
I am applying for an Endeavour VET Award. Can I apply for a course in which I have no prior academic or professional background but I have an interest in?
Yes. As long as you meet the Award requirements and address the selection criteria in your application.
What are the differences between the eligible levels of study for the Endeavour Awards?
Please refer to the following tables:
University qualifications
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Level of Study |
Description |
Typical Duration of Study |
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Masters Degree |
The Masters Degree involves enhancing specific professional or vocational skills. The Masters Degree is typically gained by research or coursework or a combination. Study involves acquiring in-depth understanding of a specific area of knowledge usually by independent research.
A Masters Degree takes either one or two years after completion of a Bachelor Degree. |
1 to 2 years |
|
Doctoral Degree (PhD) |
The Doctoral Degree is the highest qualification offered by Australian universities. Although it is a research degree, some programs may have a course work component. There are three components to a Doctoral Degree:
1. a review of the literature, experimentation or other systemic approach to a body of knowledge
2. an original research project resulting in a significant contribution to knowledge and understanding and/or the application of knowledge within a discipline or field of study
3. a substantial and well-ordered thesis, demonstrating the relationship of the research to the broader framework of the discipline or field of study. |
Typically 3 years |
Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications
Vocational Education & Training provides occupational or work-related knowledge and skills. VET courses are traditionally non-academic and directly relate to the trade, occupation or ‘vocation’ of the applicant. VET courses exclude degree and higher level programs normally delivered by universities.
|
Level of Study |
Description |
Typical Duration of Study |
|
Diploma |
Diploma courses involve up to two years full-time study. Some Diplomas are also offered by universities.
At this level you are given broad theoretical knowledge and/or technical and creative skills at substantial depth. Analysis, judgment and planning are involved across a broad range of technical and/or management situations. Graduates at this level could be expected to work autonomously in complex technical operations or to coordinate their own work or the work of others. |
18 months to 2 years |
|
Advanced Diploma |
An Advanced Diploma involves two to three years full-time study Advanced Diplomas are offered by technical colleges and universities.
At this level you will gain the ability to apply fundamental principles and complex techniques in a wide range of contexts. Significant judgment in planning, technical or leadership functions is developed with highly specialised technical, creative or conceptual skills and accountability for your own and your work group’s achievements. |
2 to 3 years |
|
Associate Degree |
An Associate Degree involves two years full-time study.
Associate Degree courses are offered by technical colleges and universities in selected subjects which provide comprehensive knowledge of the subject.
An Associate Degree qualification provides a broad-based point of entry to employment, in particular in a range of associate professional occupations, and an introduction to the foundations of a discipline or across several disciplines. |
2 to 3 years |
What is the difference between an affiliation letter and an admission letter?
Applicants applying for an Endeavour Cheung Kong Research Fellowship, Endeavour Research Fellowship, or Endeavour Executive Award require an affiliation letter.
An affiliation letter is a letter from the proposed supervisor or the host institution or organisation confirming the applicant’s affiliation or placement. The letter must be on the host organisation or institution’s letterhead, signed by the proposed supervisor or senior officer in the host organisation and specify the period of placement in 2010.
Applicants applying for an Endeavour Postgraduate Award, Endeavour Europe Award or Endeavour VET Award require an admission letter (letter of offer) from their host institution.
An admission letter is a letter from an Australian education institution confirming that the applicant has been accepted into an approved course of study. The course must be a registered course with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) and the course commencement date must be for 2010. An admission letter with conditions will be accepted at the time of application.
Does affiliation with a host organisation or admission to a host institution have to be confirmed at the time of application?
Yes. You must provide confirmation of affiliation or admission by the application closing date. Please refer to the ‘Eligibility Requirements’ and ‘Required Documentation’ for the Award you are applying for in the Applicant Guidelines.
I will not have enough time to obtain an affiliation with the host organisation or admission to a host institution by the closing date. Can I apply for an Endeavour Award?
No. Applicants must include a confirmation of affiliation with their host organisation or admission to their host institution with their application by the closing date.
We found that applicants who commenced preparation for their application early were able to obtain confirmed affiliation or admission by the closing date.
Please find a letter at the back of the Applicant Guidelines you can use to notify your host institution that you are applying for the 2010 round of the Endeavour Awards and require an admission letter (letter of offer) before 31 July 2009.
If you cannot meet this eligibility requirement please consider applying for future Endeavour Award rounds and using the extra time to prepare your documentation.
If you are applying for admission to an Australian institution ensure you go to the institution’s international webpage, as applications for admission tend to open earlier for international students than for domestic students.
Do I have to be enrolled in a higher education institution in my home country to undertake postgraduate research in Australia under an Endeavour Award?
Yes. International applicants applying for an Endeavour Research Fellowship to undertake postgraduate research towards a Masters or PhD in their home country must be enrolled at a higher education institution in their home country.
International applicants applying for an Endeavour Research Fellowship to undertake postdoctoral research should be affiliated with a research or higher education institution in their home country.
Australian applicants applying for an Endeavour Research Fellowship to undertake postgraduate research towards an Australian Masters of PhD must be enrolled at a higher education institution in Australia and provide a confirmation of enrolment with their application.
Australian applicants applying for an Endeavour Research Fellowship to undertake postdoctoral research need to be affiliated with a research or higher education institution in Australia.
Am I able to undertake my Endeavour Award at an offshore campus of an Australian university?
No.
International applicants must undertake their Endeavour Award and approved program in Australia.
Australian applicants must undertake their Endeavour Award and approved program at an international institution.
Can I undertake the Endeavour Award by distance study?
No. You must be physically resident in the host country throughout the duration of the Award.
How do I apply for admission to an Australian university?
Visit the Study in Australia or Going to University websites for a list of accredited institutions that provide higher education to international students.
How do I find information about Australian vocational education institutions in Australia?
Visit the Study in Australia website or search the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) for vocational education institutions in Australia.
If I am undertaking postdoctoral research or research towards a degree in my home country, does my research project have to be undertaken at a university?
No. Although it is usually undertaken at an educational institution, postdoctoral research or research towards a degree in your home country can be undertaken at a research institution e.g. CSIRO, ACIAR.
I am an international applicant. Can I undertake the Endeavour Executive Award at an Australian branch of my home organisation?
No. Host organisations for international applicants cannot be an Australian branch of the applicant's home organisation.
I am an Australian applicant. Can I undertake the Endeavour Executive Award at an offshore branch of my home organisation?
No. Host organisations for Australian applicants cannot be an offshore branch of the applicant's home organisation. In addition, Australians cannot be hosted by any Australian organisation or institution, including Australian Government posts overseas.
Can the Endeavour Awards Team help me obtain affiliation with a host organisation to undertake professional development or research?
No. Applicants for the Endeavour Awards are required to make their own approaches to an Australian host organisation/institution seeking a placement. As the Department is involved in the selection process we are unable to provide advice or arrange your placement for you.
Can the Endeavour Awards Team help me decide where I should undertake my study?
No. It is your responsibility to research and find an appropriate host institution for your field of study. You may wish to use the Study in Australia website www.studyinaustralia.gov.au to help determine which university may be the most appropriate for you.
Who should my referees be?
Referees must not be family members or personal friends. Each Award has particular requirements regarding who the referees must be. Please refer to the ‘Required Documentation’ section in the Applicant Guidelines for further details. Referees can include academic or professional supervisors, senior colleagues, peers and your employer.
Do my referee reports have to be on the 2010 Endeavour Referee Report form?
Yes. Referee reports must be on the 2010 Endeavour Referee Report form or it will not be accepted.
How do referees obtain the 2010 Endeavour Referee Report form?
Once you register on the Endeavour Online Application system and start your application, you can nominate your referees and select whether you wish to send your referee a paper or electronic report.
If you select an electronic report, the system will automatically send your referee a copy of the referee report by email.
If you select paper report, you will need to download the referee report (from a link within your application) and send your referee a copy of the referee report to complete. Your referee needs to return your report to you to upload into your application.
It is your responsibility to ensure your referee returns your report in time for you to submit your application by the closing date.
Can referees return their reports directly to DEEWR?
Yes.
Referees can return their reports directly to DEEWR via email at: endeavour.referees@deewr.gov.au.
Please note that if referees return their reports directly to DEEWR they need to return their forms before 31 July 2009 to allow the Endeavour Awards Team sufficient time to process and attach the report to your online application.
I am applying for an Endeavour Executive Award. Do I have to be nominated?
Yes. All applicants for an Endeavour Executive Award must be nominated by either their home organisation or host organisation. The nomination must be on the 2010 Endeavour Executive Awards Nomination form and must be completed and signed by a senior officer in the nominating organisation.
I am applying for an Endeavour Executive Award. Can my nominator be my referee also?
Yes. They need to complete both the 2010 Endeavour Referee Report and the 2010 Endeavour Executive Awards Nomination form.
Can I defer my 2010 Endeavour Award until next year?
No. If you are successful, you must start your Endeavour Award and approved program in the year for which it was granted. You must start your Award between 15 January 2010 and 30 November 2010. This includes the English language training component for the Endeavour VET Award.
Can I seek an extension of an Endeavour Award?
No. Funding is limited to the duration stipulated for each Endeavour Award.
Can I apply for an Endeavour Award if I have already started my research, study or professional development in the host country?
No. If you have already started your research, study or professional development in your host country, you are not eligible for an Endeavour Award.
Can I undertake my course of study in Australia in a language other than English?
No. All courses of study in Australia must be undertaken in English.
Can I travel after I have commenced the Endeavour Award?
Generally, no. You must get approval from both your host organisation/institution and the contractor appointed by DEEWR to administer the Awards. Please choose the dates to undertake your Award very carefully to limit the need for travel.
Can I change my study or research program once I have started my Award?
No. You must undertake the program outlined in your application.
Do I have to undergo a security or police check?
All Australian applicants offered an Endeavour Award will be required to undergo a police check. It is an important consideration of DEEWR that recipients are suitable persons who will enhance the reputation of Australia and the Endeavour Awards overseas. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from receiving an Award. However if an Award Holder is found to have a criminal record/conviction which DEEWR considers to be of a serious nature then DEEWR may, in its absolute discretion, refuse to grant an Award.
International applicants are not required to undergo a police check but must satisfy the requirements for the issue of an appropriate entry visa to Australia.
I have been granted another scholarship to undertake study/research in Australia. Am I eligible for an Endeavour Award?
Please refer to the ‘Holding other Scholarships’ section in the Applicant Guidelines.
I am an Australian postgraduate student in receipt of an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA). What is the implication if I receive an Endeavour Research Fellowship?
Students are required to suspend their APA if the Endeavour Research Fellowship provides a benefit greater than 75 per cent of the APA stipend rate. Income earned from sources unrelated to the course of study is not subject to the 75 per cent rule. The duration of the APA is not reduced by any periods of study undertaken overseas, for the degree, under an Endeavour Award. This allows students granted an international research scholarship, such as the Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowship, to resume their APA on return from overseas, for the remainder of the APA’s full duration. Students should contact the administrator of the APA at their home institution for further information.
I am an Australian postdoctoral research student in receipt of an Australian Research Council (ARC) grant. What is the implication if I receive an Endeavour Research Fellowship?
Students are required to suspend their ARC grant if the Endeavour Research Fellowships provides a benefit greater than 75 per cent of the ARC stipend rate. Income earned from sources unrelated to the course of study is not subject to the 75 per cent rule. Students should contact the administrator of the ARC grants at their home institution for further information.
Am I able to apply for an Endeavour Award if I held an AusAID scholarship within the last two years?
No. You are not eligible to apply for an Endeavour Award if you have completed an AusAID scholarship/fellowship in the two calendar years before the current round of the Endeavour Awards. For example, Amy completed her AusAID scholarship in 2008. She cannot apply for an Endeavour Award until the 2011 round.
Am I able to apply for another Endeavour Award if I have already received an Endeavour Award within the last two years?
No. You are not eligible to apply for another Endeavour Award for two calendar years after the completion of your Award. For example, if you completed your Endeavour Award in 2008 you will not be eligible to apply until the 2011 round.
How can I apply for an International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS)?
IPRS is managed by the universities. All enquiries regarding IPRS need to be directed to the university at which you wish to conduct your postgraduate research. Contact details for Australian universities can be found at the Study in Australia website.
Do I need to send DEEWR originals of my supporting documents?
No. Please do not send originals of your supporting documents.
We require certified (attested) copies of your supporting documents.
How do I certify a document?
To certify a document as a true copy, applicants should present the original document and a copy to a Justice of the Peace, Commissioner of Oaths or any public official who is qualified to certify documents, such as a lawyer, doctor, civil servant or teacher. This could include your work supervisor, university Dean or course convenor.
The official should sight both the original and the copy of the document and ‘certify’ the copy by writing “I certify that the copy is a true copy of the original document”. The official should stamp and sign under the statement and provide details of their occupation.
Please note that the cost of any fees charged by notaries to certify your documents is your responsibility.
Please scan the certified true copies of your supporting documents (not the originals) and attach them as PDF files to your application.
Does an Endeavour Award cover tuition fees?
The Endeavour Postgraduate Award and Endeavour VET Award provide financial support for tuition fees. Please refer to the Endeavour Award benefits for each Award in the Applicant Guidelines for further details.
What happens if my course is longer than the maximum Award duration?
Funding for the Endeavour Postgraduate Award is for a maximum of 3 years for a PhD and 2 years for a Masters degree. Funding for the Endeavour VET Award is for a maximum of 2.5 years (includes 6 months of English language training).
It is your responsibility to fund the portion of your course that goes beyond the maximum Endeavour Award funding. We will not agree to requests to extend your Award if you choose a longer course.
What is a monthly stipend?
A monthly stipend is a monthly living allowance.
What can an establishment allowance be used for?
The establishment allowance can be used towards expenses such as:
- Rental bonds
- Text books
- Study materials
- Host organisation/institution’s infrastructure expenses. For example, computer or software expenses
- Home contents insurance
- Overseas health insurance
- Additional medical insurance to cover ancillary medical services.
Is the funding paid under an Endeavour Award Taxable?
No. Endeavour Research Fellowships and Endeavour Executive Awards are now tax exempt. Award Holders enrolled at an Australian institution are not liable to pay tax on their Endeavour Award funding.
Apart from deciding the organisation/institution that best meets the needs of my proposed program, are there any other factors I should consider before choosing my destination?
Yes. You should investigate and obtain information about the city in which you will live and make sure that it has adequate facilities for your individual needs.
Do you have to be a certain age to be eligible for an Endeavour Award?
No. There is no age limit, however you will need to show your potential to participate at a high level in the academic or wider community on returning home.
When can I start my Endeavour Award?
If you are successful, you must start your Award and approved program between 15 January 2010 and 30 November 2010.
Do I have to return to my home country at the completion of my Award?
You are expected to return to your home country at the completion of your Award. You must abide by the conditions of the visa on which you entered Australia.
If you wish to complete further qualifications in Australia after the completion of an Endeavour Award you need to contact the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
What are my chances of receiving an Endeavour Award?
The Endeavour Awards are merit-based and very competitive. You need to ensure you meet all the eligibility requirements and complete the application form correctly. You must submit your application with all the required supporting documents,by the closing date.
Eligible applications are assessed against the selection criteria by the selection panel. Please refer to the Selection Criteria for each Award in the Applicant Guidelines.
Are there any preferred research and study fields?
No. The Endeavour Awards are open to all fields of research and study.
How can Australian undergraduate students apply for the Endeavour International Student Exchange Programs?
The Endeavour International Student Exchange Programs are funded under the Endeavour umbrella and are aimed at undergraduate students only. Australian undergraduate students wishing to undertake an exchange under these programs need to enquire at the International Office or the Faculty of the higher education institution of their home institution. While Australian universities obtain funding support from the Australian Government, it is the universities that decide on the exchange projects that are of interest to them (including countries, counterpart institutions, courses, selection of students, etc).
How can international undergraduate students apply for the Endeavour International Student Exchange Programs?
International undergraduate students who wish to undertake an exchange under the Endeavour International Student Exchange Programs need to enquire at the International Office of their home institution. Students need to check:
- if their home institution has a student exchange agreement with an Australian university
- if yes, is the agreement made in relation to the Endeavour International Student Exchange Programs
- if yes, does the Australian university have any funding available under the Endeavour International Student Exchange Programs
I understand the Endeavour Executive Awards provide professional development opportunities to high achievers; what is meant by “professional development”?
The Endeavour Executive Award enables high achievers working in professional fields (such as business, industry, education or government) to gain experience in an associated field in a host institution or organisation of a participating country.
The Endeavour Executive Award provides opportunities for Award Holders to develop or upgrade their professional skills and knowledge. The Endeavour Executive Award focuses on building skills and knowledge through a host work environment rather than through a formal study program.
The format of the professional development program will vary for each Endeavour Executive Award Holder. Examples of professional development activities include study tours, workshop participation, attendance at conferences, internships, residencies, mentoring, management training and peer-to-peer learning.
What is the difference between my home or host institution or organisation?
Home institution or organisation is the university, school or workplace that you attend in your home country.
Host institution or organisation is the university, school or workplace where you will be going to undertake your Award.
Who owns the Intellectual Property of my research program?
Intellectual Property (IP) rights will depend on the policy of the host organisation, any IP laws of the home country and any agreement which may have been negotiated between the Award Holder and the host organisation.
The Australian Government does not require or request copies of any research material, and does not wish to maintain any IP rights. If the Australian Government does procure copies of this material and uses it in some way, it must have a license to do so. This would be negotiated in a license agreement between the owner of the IP rights, i.e. the student or the host organisation and the Australian Government. In addition, wherever any work is reproduced, the creator of the work must be identified.
If an Award Holder has further concerns, they should seek independent legal advice about the ownership and IP rights for any research material.
Can I bring dependants with me while undertaking my Endeavour Award?
Endeavour Award funds are not available to support accompanying dependants. If you are awarded an Endeavour Award you would need to contact The Department of Immigration and Citizenship in relation to visa requirements for yourself and your family.
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