Open for Application – FLEET Internal Opportunities
Note: All applications for existing open internal opportunities need to be submitted by Friday 17 May
FLEET training grants
The FLEET Education & Training Committee is offering grants of up to $800 AUD for students and ECRs to take up professional development opportunities.
Applications are open now until funds are fully expended
Each 1-page application will include:
- A motivation letter
- A list of workshops and the total cost (in AUD)
- Applicants may apply for multiple workshops
For more information or to apply, visit fleet.org.au/training-grant
FLEET ECR Travel Awards
Specifically designed to provide additional financial support for travel endeavours that would otherwise be challenging to undertake. This ECR travel grant scheme prioritises applicants from nodes that have fully utilised their travel funds.
The program operates on a competitive basis, where successful applicants may receive funding of up to $2,000 for international travel or up to $1,000 for domestic travel. We strongly encourage co-investment from the node or external funding sources. Requests for funding exceeding these predefined limits will be evaluated on an individual basis.
FLEET Internship
There are only 3 internships available, please visit fleet.org.au/internships, browse through available internship opportunities and submit an expression of interest if you would like to participate.
- Apply your PhD training to an industry challenge
- Increase employability and fast-track your career
- Receive a $3000 monthly student scholarship
- currently an enrolled PhD student at an Australian university
- Must have met confirmation milestones and endorsed by your supervisor
- Either be a domestic student or an international student with the appropriate visa
FLEET PhD Write-Up Scholarships
In an acknowledgement of the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the progress of our PhD students, FLEET is offering “write-up scholarships” for up to 3 months for students affected by the restrictions imposed in response to Covid-19. The purpose of these scholarships is to help support students to continue writing-up papers and/or finishing projects related to FLEET goals after submitting their PhD and waiting for examiners.
The scholarship will be paid at 50% of the RTPS rate from the central fund, with the expectation that the supervisor will contribute the other 50%. Applications will be assessed monthly against the following criteria: impact of Covid-19 restrictions, research is related to FLEET goals, support of supervisor.
Open now till the end of June 2024. Full guidelines and application form can be found at: fleet.org.au/equity/write-up-scholarship
FLEET Carer’s Grant
Always accepting applications. The Centre recognises that members with caring / family responsibilities face inequitable hurdles to participating in professional activities such as attending a conference or workshop. Applications can be submitted anytime. A maximum of $2,000 can be offered to all FLEET members with family/caring responsibilities. Example of support can include, but not limited to:
- Travel expenses for depending children / carer to come with you
- Costs associated with alternative arrangement for childcare / care-at-home while you are away
Full guidelines and application form can be found at: fleet.org.au/equity/fleet-carers-grant
FLEET outreach demonstration grants
FLEET members at each node are invited to develop ideas to construct an interactive demonstration to help explain the value of and spark dialogue about an aspect of their research. As a bonus, your time counts towards your obligatory FLEET outreach hours.
The most obvious example is our levitating superconductor, but your idea can be any scale, from small to grand. It could a new idea or repair/upgrade of an existing demonstration/activity. It could be an interactive gaming experience; something to help explain exciton-polaritons, use of optics/lasers to transform the state of 2D materials, topology and zero-resistance, or even a simpler, smaller version of the levitating superconductor.
So, pull a team together, brainstorm some ideas – think outside the box – and put a proposal together.
What we need
A short proposal (no more than one page) that outlines a description of what you intend to construct or develop and why, and that shows how you meet the criteria outlined below.
A budget: There is a budget of up to $1000 for each proposal. The budget only covers materials and outsourced technical and construction support such as what you might need from your institute’s Maker Space (or external equivalent).
Applications will be assessed by the FLEET outreach committee based on the following criteria:
Criteria
You must be a member of FLEET.
Link to FLEET science or your team’s research: The demonstration or activity should help explain an aspect of your research with a supporting narrative that has meaning for your intended audience (general public, school students, etc).
Target audience: Define your target audience(s) for your demonstration/activity.
Demonstrate the value of your idea: You should outline and provide some evidence for where and how the demonstration will be used and how it will help explain your science.
Send proposals to fleetoutreach@monash.edu
Past schemes – FLEET Internal Opportunities
Women in FLEET Scholarships
Scholarships are open to students who identify as female and are accepted into an Honours or PhD program to work with one of FLEET’s investigators. Applications must be submitted and funds committed before 30 June 2024.
Honours scholarship
- A maximum of $5,000 can be offered to outstanding students
- 50% of the scholarship amount is contributed by the FLEET Equity & Diversity fund.
PhD Top-up scholarship
- A maximum of $10,000 can be offered to an outstanding PhD candidate
- 100% of the top-up scholarship is contributed by the FLEET Equity & Diversity fund.
PhD partial-stipend scholarship
- A maximum of $15,000/year can be offered as a partial stipend scholarship to an outstanding PhD candidate.
- 100% of the partial stipend scholarship is contributed by the FLEET Equity & Diversity fund, with matching funds for the remainder of the stipend to be provided from other sources.
To apply, please visit the Women in FLEET scholarships page: fleet.org.au/equity/women-in-fleet-scholarships
Diversity in FLEET Scholarships
The FLEET Equity, Diversity and Hardship Scholarships aim to attract, encourage, and support students from diverse backgrounds to join FLEET and pursue a career in STEM. Scholarships are open to students who meet eligibility criteria and are accepted into an Honours or PhD program to work with one of FLEET’s investigators. Applications need to be submitted and funds committed before 30 June 2024 .
Honours scholarship
- A maximum of $5,000 can be offered to outstanding students
- 50% of the scholarship amount is contributed by the FLEET Equity & Diversity fund.
PhD Top-up scholarship
- A maximum of $10,000 can be offered to an outstanding PhD candidate
- 100% of the top-up scholarship is contributed by the FLEET Equity & Diversity fund.
PhD partial-stipend scholarship
- A maximum of $15,000/year can be offered as a partial stipend scholarship to an outstanding PhD candidate.
- 100% of the partial stipend scholarship is contributed by the FLEET Equity & Diversity fund, with matching funds for the remainder of the stipend to be provided from other sources.
To apply, please visit the Diversity in FLEET scholarships page: fleet.org.au/equity/diversity-scholarships
FLEET Early Career Researcher Grant Scheme
FLEET is committed to providing opportunities for FLEET affiliated Higher Degree Research (HDR) Students and Early Career Researchers (ECR) to develop their network and their professional skills. The FLEET ECR grant scheme aims to strengthen collaborative links between participating organisations, in particular:
- to encourage and explore significant new collaborations with Chief Investigators (CIs) at other nodes, international Partner Investigators (PIs), and Associate Investigators (AIs), and to build their research networks; and
- to provide opportunities for ECRs to participate in professional development or other activities that are outside the scope of their usual research project, and have a strategic benefit to FLEET.
For more information please visit the ECR grant page.
FLEET – MacDiarmid Collaborative Grants
The MacDiarmid Institute and FLEET are sharing a mission to search for future low-energy electronics via the development of novel materials and devices. Another $20k fund is available to FLEET members to support outgoing travel to collaborate with MacDiarmid investigators. This funding has been matched by MacDiarmid for their investigators. These funds are targeted to particularly support travel costs and stays; these are likely to be in the region of 1-3 months (as justified by the project).
The collaboration with MacDiarmid expands beyond the complementary research programs in both organisations to include also initiatives to improve equity in STEM, outreach as well as public engagement. Collaborative projects in these areas are therefore, highly encouraged.
Applications are sought from all FLEET members for travels in 2023, ECRs and students are highly encouraged to apply. Applications to include:
- a two-page proposal
- a letter of support for the proposal from the MacDiarmid host
- for research fellows and students, a letter of of recommendation from supervisor.
For full application guidelines and selection criteria, please visit the application page. Deadline 2 May 2023.
FLEET Translation Program
$400k in strategic funds (2022-23) is allocated to boost translation projects and provide targeted training. FLEET Translation Projects fund prototyping, proof-of-principle, end-use application investigations, or other work required to mitigate risks and translate research outcomes towards deployable packages appropriate for the industry and end-user engagement. These funds pay for researchers’ time via salary or HDR stipend, small equipment (<$10k), consumables, outside services or other translation-related costs. FLEET ECRs and research fellows are highly encouraged to apply.
For more information, please visit the FLEET Translation Program page: fleet.org.au/translation
Scholarship for aspiring early career female leaders – Women & Leadership Australia
EOIs for the Women & Leadership Australia Impact Program – wla.edu.au/impact, a professional development experience for aspiring early career female leaders. Interested members to provide:
– Mobile number
– A paragraph on how will the program help you and your career
– Confirmation that you can commit the time required: an average of two hours a week over ten weeks
EOIs are to be submitted to Tich-Lam at coo@fleet.org.au by COB 20 Jan 2023. A group application for $1000 scholarships per student will be submitted to WLA. Successful members will receive another $1495 top-up scholarship from FLEET to cover the tuition fees.
FLEET is supporting attendance at two events in early 2023:
- Quantum Australia conference and careers fair (Sydney) in February
- Science Meets Parliament (online + Canberra) in March.
The Quantum Australia Conference and Careers Fair (Sydney, 21–23 February) will explore building a quantum economy, with Australian and international leaders. The careers fair provides a platform to engage with potential employers. FLEET will fund in-person attendance for all presenting ECRs/students. Let us know when you submit your abstract (deadline 27 Nov), and if you’re accepted (9 Dec) we’ll advise the next steps.
FLEET will fund members attending Science Meets Parliament (online 7–9 March, plus Canberra 15 or 22 March), where you’ll fine-tune your communication skills and learn how to influence science policymakers and politicians.
- Training/professional development
- One-on-one meetings with politicians
- Networking with other scientists
- A fancy dinner in Canberra
To attend SMP on behalf of FLEET, send me a short pitch (<200 words) by the end of next week. Imagine yourself sharing an elevator with the Minister for Science or head of the ARC: how would you persuade them to back your project? We’ll pick a team of people to represent FLEET at SMP, ensuring a diverse representation. FLEET will pay for registration and travel costs. See a report from SMP2022 on the FLEET website.
Travel grant to attend the 71st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting with Nobel Laureates in chemistry in June 2022
- FLEET internal deadline: September 14 2021
- Current PhDs or postdocs within 3 years of most recent higher degree, and working at uni or research org
- 35yrs or younger at the time of the meeting and available to travel to Lindau/Canberra
- The Executive committee will choose two applicants to nominate, please email Tich-Lam your intention to apply with the following info:
· What motivates you to study the particular topic (consider what about this sets you apart from other candidates)
· How can you contribute to the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
· How will attending contribute to your career
· Demonstration of interdisciplinary work (eg, double degrees or interdisciplinary projects)
· Awards, including for extra-curricular activities
· Tutoring experience
· Anything else they think will impress the Executive committee
Once selected to represent FLEET, we will help you put together the application form to the Australian Academy of Science. You will also need to provide:
- Curriculum vitae (maximum two pages)
- Recent publication list, including conference presentations (maximum two pages)
- Letter of recommendation from your academic advisor or an internationally renowned scientist, including the specialist scientific expertise of the referee.
We had three FLEET ECRs attending the 2019 meeting who would be happy to share their experience as well if you would like to find out more.
Two opportunities to attend the virtual 13th HOPE Meeting with Nobel Laureates
- FLEET internal deadline: 31 August 2021
- Be a PhD student or postdoctoral researcher (within 5 years) with excellent academic performance
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- be able to participate in the entire meeting program
- have not been selected to participate in past HOPE Meetings
- be able to provide a high-quality poster presentation
- The Executive committee will choose two applicants to nominate, please email Tich-Lam your intention to apply with the following info:
· What motivates you to study the particular topic (consider what about this sets you apart from other candidates)
· What will be the topic of your poster presentation
· How will this opportunity contribute to your career
· Demonstration of interdisciplinary work (eg, double degrees or interdisciplinary projects)
· Awards, including for extra-curricular activities
· Anything else they think will impress the Executive committee
Once selected to represent FLEET, we will help you put together the application form to the Australian Academy of Science. You will also need to provide:
- Evidence of Australian citizenship or permanent residency
- JSPS 13th HOPE Meeting application form
Ascend Research Impact Program
An opportunity for FLEET members to advance your research towards impact and learn how to demonstrate the value of your research through these research impact programs delivered by Cruxes Innovation Ascend Program – an intensive, multi-week, hands-on program with coaching and industry mentoring
FLEET will be sending one team of 2-5 members, total value $10,000. If you’re interested in taking part in Ascend Spring 2021, please let Tich-Lam know at coo@fleet.org.au by 31 Aug 2021.
See a 2-minute video about what you will gain from the Ascend program
Strategic Research Seed Funding Program
FLEET invites applications from research teams to fund new research initiatives that contribute to FLEET’s mission to develop low-energy electronics. Deadline : October 18 2019
The goals of this funding program are to:
- bring new research ideas into FLEET which may enhance existing Research Themes or seed new Themes
- bring new investigators into FLEET, or involve existing Associate and/or Partner Investigators more closely with FLEET; and
- improve the diversity of FLEET’s network.
FLEET research fellows, current and prospective associate investigators are encouraged to apply. View the full application guidelines and selection criteria.
External Opportunities
Quad Fellowship – Elevating the Brightest Minds in STEM for Collective Good
The Institute of International Education (IIE) is pleased to announce the application for the second cohort of the Quad Fellowship is now open to exceptional master’s and doctoral students in science and technology who demonstrate academic excellence, exceptional results in their field, and a desire to use their talents to promote collective good. The fellowship, initiated by the Quad countries of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, and administered by IIE, sponsors exceptional STEM master’s and doctoral students to study in the United States.
The Quad Fellowship is a first-of-its-kind fellowship designed to build ties among the next generation of scientists and technologists. It offers an unparalleled blend of financial support, cross-cultural exchange, and networking:
- A one-time stipend of US $40,000 for academic expenses.
- Networking opportunities with accomplished minds in STEM, government, and society.
- Multicultural alumni network dedicated to advancing innovation and research for positive social impact.
The inaugural cohort of Quad Fellows is a diverse and dynamic array of scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians from the four Quad countries. More than 50% of our inaugural class identifies as women or non-binary and are currently studying across 49 distinct areas of specialization in STEM across the US. Earlier this week, Quad Fellows gathered at the White House to celebrate the successes of the first cohort and mark the launch of the second cycle.
We are delighted to share that the reach of Quad Fellowship has expanded – the application for the academic year 2024-2025 is now open to distinguished candidates from the four Quad countries as well as candidates from the ten ASEAN countries of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
The application for the academic year 2024-2025 is now available on the Quad Fellowship website and will close on April 1, 2024, 5:00 PM ET. The website has further information on the application process, requirements, and eligibility criteria. We invite eligible candidates to take advantage of this opportunity and submit their applications for this unique fellowship.
For additional information and updates, we encourage interested candidates to connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagr
We would appreciate it if you could share this announcement and this Quad Fellowship flyer with your networks to ensure maximum participation in this exciting fellowship.
We look forward to staying in touch as our second application cycle begins. Please reach out to QuadFellowshipInfo@iie.org
Best regards,
The Quad Fellowship Team
Institute of International EducationOne World Trade Center, 36th FloorNew York, NY 10007
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Sydney – Commercialisation training program
Deep Tech Elevate is an intensive 2-day workshop on entrepreneurship and commercialisation, including founder stories and panel discussions. 21-22 November Cicada Innovations, Eveleigh. Apply online.
Australia – Korea Foundation Grants
The Australia – Korea Foundation grants Round 2023-2024 is open now! Applications close at 2pm (AEST) on Friday, 22 September 2023. With the goal to develop partnerships in areas of shared interest in the bilateral, regional and global context, the Australia-Korea Foundation focuses on cross cultural collaborations and technological, scientific and education innovation.
For more details of the grant guidelines, please visit: https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/foundations-councils-institutes/australia-korea-foundation/grants.
Postgraduate Internships
Sydney Quantum Academy Internships – specifically for students working in the quantum technology space. Register your interest to be notified about upcoming opportunities.
APR.Intern – Australian Postgraduate Research Intern – is Australia’s only national PhD and Masters by Research internship program connects postgraduate research students with industry through short-term placements.
Always open. Please visit: aprintern.org.au/available-internships for available opportunities.
EMBL Australia short-term travel-grant applications are due 30 June.
Veski kickstart is offering ECRs a project-management 101 workshop covering initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing a project. The 2 hour online workshop on 8 June costs just $60. Limited spaces so get in fast.
A free workshop for women in research on 15 June will covers ways to enhancing the impact of your research beyond academia – register.
Visitor Program – Sydney Quantum Academy
- Opportunity to make an impact on the future of quantum in Australia, the SQA Visitor Program supports individuals who can contribute to SQA objectives to build Australia’s quantum ecosystem
- The program provides support and funding to work on a project of your own design.
- For more information about SQA fellowships, please see sydneyquantum.org/programs/fellowships
- On going – available opportunities listed here
- Australian Postgraduate Research Intern (APR.Intern) connects PhD students with industry through short-term internships. For more information about the program, please see About APR.Intern
- On going – available opportunities listed here
- An online directory of women in Australia working in STEM, STEM Women promotes gender equity in STEM by showcasing the breadth of scientific talent in Australia, enabling a diverse range of women to be offered exciting opportunities to progress their careers and personal capabilities. Connect with STEM Women.
- On going
- Combining the power of mentoring with the well-being benefits of walking, matched mentors and mentees walk and talk in the fresh air for an hour of knowledge exchange.
Australian Science Policy Fellowship Program
The Australian Science Policy Fellowship Program is an initiative of the Office of the Chief Scientist which aims to grow the diversity of expertise in the Australian Public Service (APS) workforce. It provides a pathway for early-to-mid career scientists to become skilled policy practitioners so that they can be conduits for bringing scientific expertise into government functions.
Applications for the 2022-23 cohort of the Fellowship program open in March.
Full details here
Past External schemes
Nano Letters and ACS Publications are calling for applications from students to take part in the Nano Letters Seed Grants competition for the best research proposal ideas. The award is US $2,500 to carry out the proposed work. Graduate students from third year and beyond are eligible.
Submission deadline is 1 September 2022, please see the applications guidelines here.
MRS-Singapore visiting researchers, Australian Materials Research Society
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: MRS-Singapore VISITING RESEARCHERS (Applications require endorsement of the A-MRS) The aim of the MRSS Visiting Researchers is to encourage the visit of early and mid-career materials scientists of the Asian region ( 10-15 years of post-doctoral research experience or Assistant Professor/Associate Professor position or equivalent ) to work at the National University of Singapore (NUS) or the Nanyang Technological University NTU for a maximum period of six months.
Those who wish to avail this opportunity may first contact the people working in the field of their research interest at the National University of Singapore (NUS) or the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore and get the acceptance to host their visit for the said period. They may then send in their request to MRS Singapore (info@mrs.org.sg) along with the completed application form) and all the relevant documents like CV, publications, proposed research work, acceptance from the host Faculty/Departmental Head/School Chair, endorsement from the A-MRS, and details of the financial support needed.
Priority will be given to those who receive partial support from his/her home institution or university. Support from MRS Singapore can be up to S$10,000 for each visitor towards travel, accommodation and living expenses for the total duration of the visit program.
Quad Fellowship by Schmidt Futures
With the goal to develop a network of science and technology experts committed to advancing innovation and collaboration in the private, public, and academic sectors, the program The program sponsors 100 exceptional American, Japanese, Australian, and Indian master’s and doctoral students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to study in the United States.
The application deadline is June 1st, 2022 at 5 PM US Eastern Time. More information at quadfellowship.org
- FameLab is a live science communication competition that aims to discover charismatic early career scientists who can inspire people to see the world from new perspectives. If you think you can explain a scientific concept to a general audience, in just three minutes, FameLab’s the competition for you!
- An ideal platform for PhD students and early career researchers to tell a national and international audience about your work. It’s your opportunity to bring fame to your lab, showcase your research, represent your organization, and take your career to the next level by creating a profile as a quality researcher and trained communicator.
- Apply online by 5 PM AWST 26 April 2023.
- Nominations close 29 July
- Fresh Science is a national competition helping early-career researchers find, and then share, their stories of discovery. The program takes up-and-coming researchers with no media experience and turns them into spokespeople for science, giving them a taste of life in the limelight, with a day of media training and a public event in their home state.
Victoria Prize and Victoria Fellowships
The most prestigious Victoria prizes for Science and Innovation is open again for applications.
- Victoria Prize: $50,000 is awarded to an outstanding Victorian scientist, innovator, entrepreneur or researcher in the life and physical sciences
- Victoria Fellowships: 12 awards of up to $18,000 awarded to early-career researchers in the life and physical sciences to undertake a short-term study mission overseas.
Please visit: veski.org.au/victoria-prize-fellowships for full details. Deadline 19 July 2021
veski and Deakin University are hosting Falling Walls Lab Victoria in 2021 – a state heat, with finalists to compete at Falling Walls Lab Australia, hosted by the Australian Academy of Science.
Bachelor’s and Master’s students, PhD candidates, post-docs, & early-career professionals research active in any field of the natural sciences, including technology, engineering & medicine, social sciences or humanities should APPLY NOW to share their dream of a better world through science and social change.
Deadline 28 June 2021
- Designed for female mid-career leaders or emerging leaders in STEM in Victoria to provide vital and timely support via short-term flexible funding to boost research & help restore pre-pandemic competitiveness.
- Grants will provide 12 months funding of up to $50,000 to boost research outputs and increase competitiveness when applying for future funding from major funding bodies.
- Application Submission deadline: 11.00pm AEST on Monday, 21 June 2021
- Available annually, the program recognises and celebrates Australian intellectual and scientific excellence and to encourage younger Australians to follow in the footsteps of our outstanding achievers.
- Please see 2021 nomination website for info sessions in your state. Now open for nominations and close 5PM AEST 06 April 2021.
L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science
- Available annually, the program recognises the achievements of exceptional female scientists at different stages of their careers and awards them with Fellowships to help further their research
- The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Australian & New Zealand Fellowships worth $25,000 are open for applications and close at midnight, 1 March 2021.