AGC News 19 May - 1 June 2008

  Table of Contents

• Postgraduate Research Induction – Semester 2, 2008
• Work Rights for Student Visa Holders
• Researcher Education and Development: RED for students
• Young Tall Poppy Science Awards South Australia 2008
• Endeavour Awards for citizens or permanent residents of Australia
• Fulbright Scholarships
• AusAID's Australian Leadership Award Scholarship Intake for 2009
• Postgraduate Scholarships Currently Available

Postgraduate Research Induction – Semester 2, 2008

The Adelaide Graduate Centre’s next Induction Program will be held on Friday, 25 July 2008. The Induction, which is compulsory for all commencing PhD and Masters by Research students, provides a valuable orientation to life as a research student at The University of Adelaide.

For further information visit: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/induction/

To confirm your attendance for the Induction, please register online, by 18 July 2008 at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/induction/registration/

Supervisors and Students needed

• Sciences A (School of Agriculture, Food and Wine AND School of Earth and Environmental Sciences)
• Sciences B (Australian School of Petroleum (Sciences), School of Chemistry and Physics AND School of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences)
• Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
• Health Sciences (including Dentistry and Medicine)
• Humanities and Social Sciences AND The Professions

Supervisors and Senior Research Students are needed to participate in panel discussion sessions at the upcoming Postgraduate Research Induction on Friday, 25 July 2008 (from approximately 11:45am to 1:00pm).

Panels are Faculty based, with each comprising a senior and experienced Supervisor, a Staff Member from the Adelaide Graduate Centre, a Research Librarian and two Research Students from each of the five groups listed above.

Panel members present a talk on their area of expertise to new Postgraduate Research Students, concluding with a general discussion, question and answer session. The discussion group sessions always receive very positive feedback from Induction participants and are considered one of the most valuable parts of the Induction program.

If you are interested in participating and would like further information about what’s involved, please contact
Lisa Hurcombe
Phone: 08 8303 3882
E mail: lisa.hurcombe@adelaide.edu.au
by Friday, 11 July 2008

Work Rights for Student Visa Holders

Work Rights for Student Visa Holders

From 26 April 2008, people who are granted a student visa will automatically receive permission to work (on a paid or voluntary basis) for up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and unlimited hours when on vacation. People granted student visas before 26 April 2008 can still apply separately for permission to work, as detailed at: http://www.immi.gov.au/students/students/working_while_studying/how-to-apply.htm

Please note however, that if you are a scholarship holder, the conditions of your scholarship award limit the amount of work you can do, to a maximum of 8 hours during the working week.

Researcher Education and Development: RED for students

Due to popular demand, we have scheduled another 'Preparing and Presenting Seminars' workshop for postgraduates to be held on Thursday 5th June 11:00-1:00. The workshop will focus on the preparation of effective visual materials, logical organisation of information and self-presentation skills for the oral presentation of academic research.

The workshop is open to all HDR students except those who are currently enrolled in the IBP-R. Please register online at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/student/

Young Tall Poppy Science Awards South Australia 2008

Call for Nominations 2008

The Young Tall Poppy Science Awards recognise outstanding younger researchers.

The Tall Poppy is a metaphor for excellence and endeavour. It symboloses Australia's pride in its outstanding achievers in all fields.

Selection Criteria include:

• Outstanding scholarship
• Up to 10 years post-doctoral experience
• Promoting science within the community

Download a Nomination Form: http://www.tallpoppies.net.au/awards/2008

Closing date: Friday 6 June 2008

Awards will be announced at a breakfast on Thursday August 21 at Ayers House

For more information
Kylie Krueger
Events/School Coordinator
Phone: 0404 492 994
krueger.kylie@saugov.sa.gov.au
http://www.tallpoppies.net.au

Endeavour Awards for citizens or permanent residents of Australia

The Australian Government provides opportunities for high achieving Australian students, researchers and professionals to undertake short or long term study, research and professional development in a broad range of disciplines in participating Asia-Pacific countries.
Endeavour Research Fellowships provide financial support for postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows from Australia to undertake short-term research (4-6 months), in any field of study, in participating Asia-Pacific countries. Aimed at building international linkages and networks, these Awards provide opportunities for award holders to further develop their knowledge and skills.

Endeavour Awards for international applicants

Through the Endeavour Awards, the Australian Government provides opportunities for high achieving international students, researchers and professionals to undertake short or long term study, research and professional development in Australia in a broad range of disciplines.
The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards provide financial support for international students for up to 3 years to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in any field of study in Australia.

Applications open: 9 April 2008
Applications close: 31 July 2008

For more information visit: http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/

Fulbright Scholarships

For Postgraduate study and research in the United States
Valued up to $A40,000

A Guideline for Australian PhD Supervisors
Fulbright Scholarships can provide the opportunity for Australian citizens to undertake 8-12 months research in the United States related to their Australian PhD.

Australian PhD students can now stop the clock on their Australian Postgraduate Scholarship (APA, APIA or university based) to undertake international research through another scholarship, such as Fulbright.

Approximately 75- 80% of Fulbright Postgraduate Scholars are now undertaking research towards to their Australian PhD.

The benefits to the Fulbright Scholars and their Australian university include:

• the opportunity to work and build collaborations with leading researchers at some of the top U.S. universities;
• an international marker on their PhD and international joint publications, as a result of the experience; and
• the basis for long term ongoing international research collaborations and exchange between their U.S. host and Australian university.

It provides easy and cost effective access to U.S. research institutions – Scholars are welcomed as Visiting Research Fellows. Fulbright Scholars undertaking research do not

• need to sit U.S. university entrance exams;
• apply for admission to the U.S. university;
• or pay U.S. university tuition fees.

Scholars arrange affiliation through personal approaches to U.S. researchers, or links their supervisors or universities have with U.S. universities. This also provides the opportunity for Australian universities and research groups to establish or enhance their collaborative links in the United States.

There are a range of selection criteria for Fulbright Scholarships, of which academic merit is but one. While first class honours is common amongst scholars, Fulbrights have also been granted to second class honours applicants.

Applications for the 2009 Fulbright Scholarships close 31 August 2008. Scholars can commence their Fulbright program any time between 1 July 2009 and the 30 June 2010.

See http://www.fulbright.com.au for more information, application forms and stories of Fulbright Scholar’s experiences.

AusAID's Australian Leadership Award Scholarship Intake for 2009

Applications are considered annually on a regionally competitive basis. Selection is based on leadership qualities and academic merit. Australian High Commissions and Embassies consider applications and recommend short-listed candidates to a final inter-departmental selection committee in Canberra. AusAID prefers online applications.

Applications can be submitted either:

a) Online via the ALA Scholarship online application accessed via the AusAID website http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala.cfm
b) By mail to the appropriate Australian High Commission/Embassy or managing contractor

Application forms can be downloaded from the ALA Scholarship page on the AusAID website or sought from the Australian High Commission/Embassy in each eligible country.

How to apply:

a) Obtain a letter of unconditional offer from a participating institution
b) Thoroughly review the terms and conditions of the ALA Scholarship via the AusAID website to ensure you understand the scope of the scholarship offer.
c) After 01 April 2008, download the scholarship application information and if necessary the paper-based application and from ALA Scholarship webpage.
d) Collect the required documentation and information including referee reports, certified copies of previous academic qualifications and proof of English language proficiency
e) Submit your online or paper-based application before close of business, 30 June 2008. (Paper based applications must be received at the appropriate Australian High Commission or Embassy by 30 June 2008)

The information provided here is only part of the information that you need to consider before applying. For comprehensive information about the ALA Scholarship and application process please visit AusAID’s Scholarship webpage at: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/default.cfm

AusAID's Australian Leadership Award Scholarship brochure

Postgraduate Scholarships Currently Available

To view a list of currently available postgraduate scholarships go to: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/post grad/pgcurrent.html

To view a list of postgraduate research scholarships available to commencing international applicants go to: http://www.international.adelaide.edu.au/scholarships/ua/#pgrs