CHURCHILL FELLOWSHIP Learn more from the world travelling on a Gain global insights to inspire new possibilities for Australia

Honouring Sir Winston

Establishing the Trust

More than 4,000 Fellowships have been awarded since 1965 Well over 100 new Fellowships will be awarded this coming year – at an average value of $25,000 each Churchill Fellowships

PERSONAL: Australian citizens only Applicants must be over 18 years of age PROJECT: Opportunity must not be available in Australia Must travel overseas for 4-8 weeks in one continuous journey Can not be part of another project such as a university qualification or partially funded by another organisation Eligibility

There is no set topic – design your own We also offer sponsored Fellowships that focus on particular topic areas A list of Sponsored Fellowships available in 2016 is at churchilltrust.com.au/sponsors Ask – what topic can I investigate that will be of the most benefit? Design Your Own Project

Applications open 28 February and close 11.59PM AEST 15 May 2016 All applications must be made online at churchilltrust.com.au/apply The 2016 Application Guide can be downloaded from the Churchill Trust website or collect a copy at this information session Apply online

Application Platform

Two references are required to apply for a Fellowship Project Reference Professional Reference Identify your referees early Use the Reference Request Feature within the online application form to request your references by Referees will complete your reference online and lodge it electronically into your online application form Applicants will receive an notification once lodged References

Reference Request Feature

PROJECT: Need for the project Benefits of the project to Australia Itinerary and overseas destinations selected Achievability of the project PERSONAL: Ability to maximise the opportunity Commitment to disseminate findings Commitment to make a difference Selection Criteria

Your Itinerary When completing this section of the form, consider the following: Limit your itinerary to destinations that will most benefit your project The high cost of air travel to some of the more remote countries and difficulty of internal travel Avoid high risk countries (visit as the Trust can not approve travel to these countrieswww.smarttraveller.com.au Your itinerary must be planned as one continuous journey If awarded you must depart Australia between 1 April 2017 though to 31 March 2018

It is a very competitive process Most applications will tick all the criteria – but we cannot fund everything Make your application stand out Remember…

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