This call for a third round of the ACAMAR Visiting Fellowship scheme follows two successful rounds in 2020-21 and 2022-23. It will enable distinguished Chinese researchers to make extended visits to Australia in 2024 and enhance collaborations on areas of common interest within astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology.
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to visit Australia for up to three months and are encouraged to visit multiple institutions. ACAMAR will offer the successful applicants financial support for travel and living expenses of up to $15k per applicant. Co-investment from the host institution is highly valued.
It is expected that the Host Institution will benefit from the visit by providing opportunities for host institution staff to interact and collaborate with senior Chinese researchers.
Host institutions are responsible for assisting the Visiting Fellow to apply for the Fellowship including:
If the applicant is successful, the Host Institution will then have responsibility for administering Fellowship funds and supporting the Fellow before, during, and after the visit:
Applications are completed by Chinese researchers and must include a letter of support from the proposed Host Institution in Australia.
Applications should be emailed to: [email protected] and include the following documents:
Applications close at 11pm AEST on Wednesday 10 April 2024.
Please see the ACAMAR Visiting Fellowships webpage or contact ACAMAR secretariat in Australia or China with any questions:
Any enquiries regarding ACAMAR Visiting Fellowship should be directed to:
Kate Barnard, Secretariat, ACAMAR
[email protected]
ACAMAR would like to acknowledge the financial support from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR), ICRAR and CSIRO.