Victoria Prize

Scholarship Description

This prize of $50,000 celebrates leadership, determination, adventure & creativity and highlights the many ways in which high level research & development work of international standards is conducted locally. The Prize recognises an individual or group whose scientific discovery or technology innovation has significantly advanced knowledge and produced, or has the clear potential to produce, a commercial outcome or other benefit to the community. In addition, the winner is invited to provide advice to Government on future directions in their field, as well as to promote science, technology & innovation as exciting careers of the future. Candidates may be nominated by individuals, groups of individuals or professional associations. The field of endeavour may be in research (pure, applied or industrial) or development (implementation of research outcomes in an industrial setting). Website has nomination forms. *2008 closed. 2009 closing date to be confirmed later in the year*

Reference Number: 1003
Study Subject: Science and Technology
Web Address: http://www.business.vic.gov.au/BUSVIC/STANDARD//PC_60155.html
Provided By: Victorian Department of State & Regional Development
Level: Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered annually to one person. Open for applications until April 7, 2009.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD50000 (total amount). This award is to be used for research. This scholarship is paid as a one off.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, CHEMICAL SCIENCES, EARTH SCIENCES, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES, MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES, PHYSICAL SCIENCES or SCIENCE - GENERAL.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia. Only citizens of Australia may apply.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

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Project Officer
Victoria Prize
Phone: (+61 3) 9651 9054
Email: vicprize.fellows@iird.vic.gov.au