AIATSIS Indigenous Visiting Research Fellowships

[Sarah Cutfield]

INDIGENOUS VISITING RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS (up to 12 months)

In partnership with the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, the Australian Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) is offering several Fellowships to Indigenous people to undertake research projects. The project must be part of a higher degree undertaken by research. Without limiting the possible coverage, areas of research supported could include critical evaluation of existing policy directions; examination of gaps in service provision or research into possible new policy directions; or studies of Indigenous societies, cultures and languages.

This prestigious national research program will allow Fellows to undertake research in their fields of interest and, where appropriate, work with relevant government departments to discuss policy and practice. Applications are encouraged from excellent candidates in any field of Indigenous studies or policy, except for clinical research. 

AIATSIS is interested in Indigenous people with 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
The salary will be between $52,963 pa and $88,207 pa, depending on experience and qualifications. Normally, this would be at the closest AIATSIS salary level to your current salary.

Appointments will be for between three and twelve months, depending on your project, and must be completed by around June 2011.
Successful applicants based outside Canberra may be provided with accommodation and travel to Canberra at AIATSIS’ expense. We may also provide funding to undertake field research during the Fellowship.

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

How to apply
Closing date for this round of applications: 23 July 2010.
For information contact: Mr Tony Boxall, phone 02 6246 1145, email tony.boxall at aiatsis.gov.au, or visit our web site at http://www.aiatsis.gov.au/corporate/employment/employment.html 

General conditions for Fellowships 
The primary aim of these Fellowships is to research policy and programs at the Federal Government level. Consequently, it is expected that a significant part of the Fellowship would be spent in Canberra.

Successful applicants will be required to present a seminar in Canberra, and a written paper discussing their research findings, as part of the Fellowship.

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