Queensland – China Climate Change Fellowships
The Queensland-China Climate Change Fellowship application round for 2008 has closed.
Applications for the 2009 round will open in early 2009. Please check this webpage for regular updates.
The Queensland – China Climate Change Fellowship Program is a joint initiative of the Queensland Government and the Ministry of Science and Technology, Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
Through the Fellowship Program Queensland and Chinese researchers and other professionals will be able to participate in a short-term reciprocal exchange to scope out projects, share knowledge and ideas, cultivate strategic links, to improve mutual understanding of climate change, its potential impacts, mitigation strategies and adaptation responses.
The Climate Change Fellowship Program is managed by International Collaborations in the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
Applicants are encouraged to read the guidelines before submitting an application.
Applications must be submitted using the application form and should include all requested attachments and enclosures.
Applications for Fellowships to be awarded in 2008 close at 5:00pm on Monday, 30 June 2008.
A flyer about this program is available for download in English and Chinese.
Number of awards
Up to six Fellowships will be offered each year, with at least three awards for applicants from Queensland and another three for applicants from China.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a Climate Change Fellowship, applicants must:
- be a citizen of either Australia or China
- be employed by a Queensland and or Chinese Government state and local agency, research or educational institution (including universities, research institutes) or private industry or be currently studying at a Queensland or Chinese education institution
- be nominated by their home organisation to participate in the exchange
- have confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with a host organisation.
Selection criteria
Eligible applications will be assessed against the following criteria:
- Feasibility of the application:
- technical feasibility/achievability of the application
- likelihood that the proposed program of activities could be completed in the stated timeframe
- the applicant's expertise and capacity to carry out the program.
- Relevance and value of the application in:
- addressing perceived research needs or gaps in knowledge regarding the environmental, economic and social impacts of climate change
- informing the applicant's respective Government's response to climate change
- fostering an interchange of knowledge and skills which benefits Queensland and Chinese institutions, government and the broader community
- contributing to the future work of the applicant by advancing their knowledge, skills development and professional linkages.
How to Apply
Application Form and Guidelines for Queensland Applicants
Chinese candidates wishing to apply should contact the Department of International Cooperation in the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China, via email.
Key Dates for 2008
DATE |
ACTION |
1 April 2008
|
Launch of Climate Change Fellowships
|
30 June 2008 |
Closing Date for Applications |
July 2008 |
Selection process |
End August 2008 |
Applicants advised of outcome of selection process |
November 2008 -January 2009 |
Fellows commence their program at their respective host organisations on specified dates as agreed by both parties |
Last updated 2 July 2008.
