Go8 Australia

Go8 European Fellowships

Scheme Information for applications in 2011, for funding in 2012

Application: Applications for 2012 Fellowships

Group of Eight: European Fellowships Website

Application Deadline for Researchers: The Go8 advertised deadline for applications is Friday 22 October. This deadline is for submission of proposals to the University, so that all Go8 University applicants are given an equal time to prepare their applications.

OSR Deadline: Applications are due to be received by OSR no later than close of business Friday, 28 October 2011 (if more than one application per College, please rank and provide reasoning).

Go8 Deadline: Go8 Universities will participate in a Selection Panel and final submission in early-November.

Outcomes: The Go8 expects to release outcomes in December 2011 for commencement of Fellowship in 2012.

Please note: Changes for the current round include:

• Applicants from Russia are eligible for the first time.
• It is expected that fellows keep receipts for travel to be reimbursed for those expenses

Background: The Group of Eight offers eight annual fellowships to early career researchers in Europe to work in Go8 universities for up to six months. Each Fellowship is worth up to AUD 20,000.

The Fellowships are open to eligible researchers in Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia and Russia.

Objectives and scope: The Go8 European Fellowship scheme recognises the importance of international contacts for early career researchers. It is envisaged that Fellows will continue to collaborate with Australian research partners when they return to their home institutions.

Go8 Fellows receive funds to support travel and living costs to work at a Go8 member university for up to six months. It is expected that fellows will continue to receive a salary from their home university or research institute.

Each year applications open in late August and close in late October for fellowships to be commenced the following calendar year.

Further details about the eligibility requirements and the application process are available from the Go8 European Fellowships Website.

Further information: Requests for further information should, in the first instance, be directed to: Mr Cameron Glenn (T) +61 2 6125 9571 (E) cameron.glenn@anu.edu.au