International Visitor Funding Program
The OzGrav International Visitor Program has been established to support travel by leading international scientists to collaborate on OzGrav projects with OzGrav CIs and other members within Australia. This is a competitive funding program, with potential visitors to be nominated by OzGrav CIs. Visitors will be encouraged to visit multiple nodes, participate in node and theme meetings, and give seminars or public talks during their visit. At least one third of the budget should come from the hosting or sponsoring node(s).
Aim: The OzGrav International Visitor Program has been established to support travel by leading international scientists to collaborate in Centre programs within Australia.
Requirements: The program is intended to support visitors who are typically academics from outside Australia, including OzGrav Partner Investigators, to spend time working at OzGrav node(s) on OzGrav project(s) with an OzGrav Chief Investigator and other OzGrav members. Visitors are strongly encouraged to:
· Visit at least 2 OzGrav nodes.
· Stay for at least 2 weeks, to maximize the value of the trip. Should that not be possible, e.g. due to child caring responsibilities, please indicate the reasons for a shorter trip in your application.
· Give seminars and/or public talks on OzGrav-related topics during their visit.
· Participate in relevant OzGrav Node and Theme meetings and videocons.
In addition, the nominating CI must provide a brief report (with photos) describing the visit and its outcomes for inclusion in OzGrav reports to government.
Application process: Applications can be submitted at anytime. We aim to assess applications and announce the outcomes within 2 months of submission. Therefore, applications should be submitted well in advance of the proposed visit (at least 4 months in advance is recommended). To apply, you must complete the below application form and upload a copy of the proposed visitor’s CV.
The program has a limited budget and therefore these applications will be reviewed by the OzGrav Executive Committee, who will award funds on a competitive basis. In making its assessment the Executive Committee will take into account:
1) the expected benefit to OzGrav’s research program
2) the expected increase in international collaboration and benefit to OzGrav staff and students
3) the level of co-investment from the host node(s) or other sources (minimum 33% of total budget).
Over the lifetime of OzGrav, the Executive Committee will also take into consideration the equitable balance of visitor placements across nodes. Any exceptions to these guidelines will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
If successful, the nominating CI’s institution will typically be responsible for booking the travel, accommodation etc, and should invoice Swinburne for the amount awarded.
OzGrav has a strong commitment to supporting equity and diversity, and we encourage applications from females, minority groups, and people with diverse backgrounds.
Aim: The OzGrav International Visitor Program has been established to support travel by leading international scientists to collaborate in Centre programs within Australia.
Requirements: The program is intended to support visitors who are typically academics from outside Australia, including OzGrav Partner Investigators, to spend time working at OzGrav node(s) on OzGrav project(s) with an OzGrav Chief Investigator and other OzGrav members. Visitors are strongly encouraged to:
· Visit at least 2 OzGrav nodes.
· Stay for at least 2 weeks, to maximize the value of the trip. Should that not be possible, e.g. due to child caring responsibilities, please indicate the reasons for a shorter trip in your application.
· Give seminars and/or public talks on OzGrav-related topics during their visit.
· Participate in relevant OzGrav Node and Theme meetings and videocons.
In addition, the nominating CI must provide a brief report (with photos) describing the visit and its outcomes for inclusion in OzGrav reports to government.
Application process: Applications can be submitted at anytime. We aim to assess applications and announce the outcomes within 2 months of submission. Therefore, applications should be submitted well in advance of the proposed visit (at least 4 months in advance is recommended). To apply, you must complete the below application form and upload a copy of the proposed visitor’s CV.
The program has a limited budget and therefore these applications will be reviewed by the OzGrav Executive Committee, who will award funds on a competitive basis. In making its assessment the Executive Committee will take into account:
1) the expected benefit to OzGrav’s research program
2) the expected increase in international collaboration and benefit to OzGrav staff and students
3) the level of co-investment from the host node(s) or other sources (minimum 33% of total budget).
Over the lifetime of OzGrav, the Executive Committee will also take into consideration the equitable balance of visitor placements across nodes. Any exceptions to these guidelines will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
If successful, the nominating CI’s institution will typically be responsible for booking the travel, accommodation etc, and should invoice Swinburne for the amount awarded.
OzGrav has a strong commitment to supporting equity and diversity, and we encourage applications from females, minority groups, and people with diverse backgrounds.