Schmidt Science Fellows-nominations open

Published in the Research School of Physics Event Horizon
Vol44 Issue27 8–12 July 2019

2020 Schmidt Science Fellows (in partnership with the Rhodes Trust) - nominations open

The Australian National University has been invited to participate in the Schmidt Science Fellows program for the second year running.  If you are interested please let Karen or Luda know this week.  

About the Program

The Schmidt Science Fellows program aims to develop the next generation of science leaders.

The Schmidt Science fellows program offers:

A year-long postdoctoral placement in a world leading laboratory Personalised mentoring program Stipend to support personal and living costs for the duration of the Fellowship Four Global Meetings

For further details please see the attached brochure.

Please see the Schmidt Science Fellows website for details on the selection process and selection criteria.

Eligibility

Candidates for nomination must have completed, or be expected to complete all the requirements for the conferral of their PhD in the natural sciences, engineering, computing or mathematics within the year prior to the Fellowship. They should be available for the entire 2020-2021 program (July 2020 – July 2021) and attend each Global Meeting

Interested candidates should provide a CV plus a letter of recommendation from the HDR Program Convenor. They should also provide their PhD topic.

Nominations

The ANU can nominate five candidates who will then be invited to submit a full application directly to the Schmidt Science Fellows Program.

Timeline

24 July 2019 - Nominations returned to GRO

29 July – Nominations endorsed by the Dean HDR

30 July – 12 August 2019 - Nominated candidates access the application portal to submit basic details

1 October 2019 - Nominated candidates are required to use the online portal to complete a full application

Please email rspe.hdr.sa@anu.edu.au with any questions.