The Endeavour Awards target high achieving Australian and overseas students, researchers and professionals encouraging them to continue with postgraduate, postdoctoral or professional research.  A range of some 25 different categories of awards are available to support students from Australia wishing to study overseas as well as students from overseas wishing to study in Australia and for the professional development of experienced researchers.  In particular the Cheung Kong Awards for Research and Cheung Kong Student Exchange Programs are now looking for applicants.  These close on 30 June and 14 July respectively. 

Details of these particular awards can be found at found at 
http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/summary_endeavour_awards/

Edited by Carey Denholm (Dean of Gradate Research at the University of Tasmania) and Terry Evans (Associate Dean of Education (Research) at Deakin University)
ACER Press  2006

Doctorates Downunder is a comprehensive collection of essays designed to guide current and prospective doctoral students through the amazing journey of doctoral study. Professors Denholm and Evans have brought together over thirty experienced Deans of Graduate Studies, supervisors and academics to provide clear and practical advice for any doctoral candidate.

Doctorates Downunder includes chapters on:
Beginning candidature
Selecting a supervisor
Countering isolation
Engaging support structures
Working with industry
Ethics
Research skills and strategies
Maintaining an effective study, work and life balance.

Doctorates Downunder is available from ACER for $34.95. Order online at http://www.acerpress.com.au