Victoria University is aiming to expand its research capacity by launching a new fellowship program.
The Vice-Chancellor’s Research and Impact Fellowships are available for researchers from early-to-mid career level to senior levels.
The first round of applications is open until June 11, with up to six fellowships available.
“Research underpins so much in our lives and communities; it is why we value it so highly at VU,” said university Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adam Shoemaker of the new fellowships, the first of their kind to be offered at VU.
“We are excited to further grow our expertise to have an even greater impact on our people, places and planet.”
To be eligible, applicants must research one of six priority areas:innovating education and future-proofing Australia’s workforce; sport that inspires elite performance, community participation and healthy living; health and wellbeing solutions;transforming communities through policy, practice and governance; smart, sustainable and liveable cities and ‘by community, for community’ First Nations Knowledge.
Successful candidates will be expected to conduct research of national and international standing, produce high-quality outputs, pursue and secure competitive external research funding and engage meaningfully with external stakeholders.
Fellows will also be required to supervise or mentor higher degree by research (HDR) candidates.
“This is an exciting time for researchers to join VU,” said Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Andy Hill.
“We are making local, national and global impact with our work and we expect our new fellows to drive research on critical challenges through collaboration, ethical inquiry, and strong engagement.”
To apply: https://www.vu.edu.au/research/vice-chancellors-research-impact-fellowship-scheme
