INDIGENOUS VISITING FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

[Kazuko Obata]

AIATSIS is proud to announce a new initiative to support Indigenous
researchers.  

In partnership with the Department of Education, Employment and
Workplace Relations, AIATSIS has established an Indigenous Researchers
Fund to support a range of opportunities to visit AIATSIS for short
periods in order to further their research or to engage with current
public policy debates.  

The Fund will provide $1million dollars over three years to support
Indigenous research both within and outside the university sector.  This
prestigious national research program will allow Research Fellows and
Scholars to undertake research in their fields of interest and, where
appropriate, work with relevant government departments to discuss policy
and practice.  

Indigenous Visiting Fellows and Scholars (3-12 months)

Short term Indigenous Visiting Fellowships and Scholarships are
available over the next three years.  Applications are encouraged from
excellent candidates in any field of Indigenous studies or policy. 

Who should apply

The ideal applicant for this program would have a good balance between
relevant work experience and proven research ability or potential.
Whilst academic qualifications can be an important indicator of
capability to undertake research projects, they are not the sole
determinant of suitability.  AIATSIS is interested in Indigenous people
with other experiences and backgrounds who wish to contribute to
knowledge about Indigenous societies and inform public policy or who are
considering moving into a research career.  

Conditions

Short term Visiting Fellowships and Scholarships include travel and
accommodation in Canberra.  Short term Visiting Fellowship applicants
may also apply for a stipend or salary.  Stipend or salary will depend
on experience and the employment status of the applicant.  All
fellowships and scholarships will include a period of residency in
Canberra, to be negotiated.

The program is open to Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander
people only.

How to apply

Closing date for the first round of applications: 13 October 2008

For further information contact Mr Tony Boxall, phone 02 6246 1145,
email tony.boxall at aiatsis.gov.au <mailto:tony.boxall at aiatsis.gov.au> ,
or visit our web site at http://www.aiatsis.gov.au/news/job_vacancies
<http://www.aiatsis.gov.au/news/job_vacancies> .