Dunlop Fellowships
Sir Edward Dunlop
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Overview
Selection Criteria
Application Form
Past Fellows
FAQ
The Dunlop Asia Fellowships provide opportunities for young Australians who are committed to making a lasting contribution to Australia-Asia relations.
The Fellowships operate as one component of the Sir Edward Weary Dunlop Asia Awards program established to:
- Promote Sir Edward's vision for peace and prosperity in the region through people-to-people exchange and interaction
- Recognise and reward excellence and the potential for excellence in individuals committed to tangibly enhancing Australia-Asia relations
- Establish and expand networks between a growing number of young Asia-skilled Australians in Australia and the region
The Fellowship Program
Fellowships provide a grant of up to $15,000 for an individually devised program in an Asian country in fields including, but not limited to:
- social service
- local community development
- regional organisation building
- peace-keeping
- public health / welfare
- appropriate technology
- environment / resource management
- arts / culture
- sport
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Travel, accommodation and insurance arrangements are the responsibility of the individual.
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Dunlop Asia Fellows are expected to make a measurable contribution of community service, knowledge or expertise to their host country. This may be achieved either through their program or through personal involvement.
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Additional employment or activities outside the designated program are only permitted with written permission from the Advisory Committee.
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Fellows must submit a report within two months of completing their program.
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Dunlop Asia Fellows are required to return to Australia for at least 12 months after completing the designated program. During this time, they are to maintain an association with The University of Melbourne through Asialink and participate in selected activities in order to share their experiences and work with Asialink, The University of Melbourne and the broader community.
The Fellowship grant covers airfares, insurance and a contribution to a living allowance. Any additional expenses are the responsibility of the individual. Applicants are encouraged not to include the costs of a laptop computer in the budget of their project.
The Fellowship does not provide for spouses or dependents to accompany Fellows during their placements in Asia.
Funds will be disbursed by Asialink in installments to ensure the program is completed in accordance with the proposed project. The final $1,000 of the award will be disbursed on receipt of a satisfactory report upon completion of the program.
Any tax liabilities incurred as a result of receiving a Fellowship are the responsibility of the awardee and the Commissioner of Taxation and must be dealt with by the individual concerned. Asialink bears no responsibility or authority in this matter. Applicants must also make their own arrangementsfor any visas that might be required.
Candidates must be:
- 21-40 years of age
- Australian citizens
- able to demonstrate commitment to a career with a regional focus
- physically fit and able to complete their program
Selection criteria include:
- merit / expertise in chosen field
- demonstrated commitment to community service
- leadership aspirations
- interest in public and social policy issues
- personal qualities such as balanced judgment, an international outlook and humanitarian concerns
- basic knowledge of regional culture
- relevance and utility of the program for the country host
- previous experience in Asia and language proficiency would be an advantage
The degree to which candidates can demonstrate the availability of other sources of financial support for their program may benefit their application. Such support may include employer or institutional assistance, other grant support and personal or family contributions.
Dunlop Asia Fellows are selected by a panel consisting of senior representatives from government, academic, non-profit and business sectors.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 9 September 2009
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Past Fellows
Past Fellows have conducted projects in the fields of environmental science, veterinary science, peace-keeping, public health, journalism and the arts.
Fellowships are tenable toward individually-devised work placements or projects, academic study or research programs. The Fellowships must be carried out under the supervision of a host-country government body, university, non-profit community organisation or private sector enterprise in one or more Asian countries.
Programs of up to 12 months duration are eligible.
Individuals working in the fields of medicine and medical research are not eligible owing to the existence of other Dunlop fellowship programs in those fields.
All contributions to the Dunlop Asia Awards Trust are tax deductible.
For further information regarding this program, please contact:The Program Manager, Dunlop Fellowships
Sidney Myer Asia Centre
Level 4 Sidney Myer Asia Centre
The University of Melbourne
Parkville Victoria 3010 Australia
Telephone: 613 8344 3699, Facsimile: 613 9347 1768
Email: dunlop@asialink.unimelb.edu.au