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George Alexander Foundation Fellowship
Fellowship Application Form
Applications open 1st December 2023 and close 7th April 2024
The George Alexander Foundation and the International Specialised Skills Institute (ISS Institute) are offering six (6) International applied research Fellowship in the amount of $10,000 each.
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The 2024 George Alexander Foundation International Fellowship provides an opportunity for individuals aged between 18 – 35 years to acquire higher-level skills and drive leading practice and innovation in Australia. It is intended that the Fellowship will demonstrate potential benefits for, and application in, Australia. Applications should focus on the following areas:
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Developing artisan skills
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Developing and nurturing heritage skills and lost trades.
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Environment and Sustainability, Alternative energy & Education
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However, if you have an innovative Fellowship idea that sits outside these areas, or if you intend to travel to other destinations, these will also be considered.
About this Fellowship
The ISS Institute is seeking candidates for this Fellowship who are interested in exploring new and leading practice, innovation and leadership opportunities in Skill Enhancement areas within the conservation, heritage trades and artisan skills sectors. However, if you have an innovative Fellowship in an alternative field this will also be considered.
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International Specialised Skills Institute (ISS Institute)
The ISS Institute was founded 30 years ago, by a small group of innovative leaders who had a vision of building a community of industry specialists who would lead the up skilling of the Australian workforce. Investing in the development of talented, passionate and innovative Australians to travel abroad to develop new skills and knowledge and return to Australia to disseminate their learnings has, and continues to create a ‘better skilled Australia.’ The Institute has funded and supported over 500 Fellows, and all have become agents of change and drivers of innovation within their professional communities. Our Fellows represent a broad cross-section of industries and our Fellowship program creates impact in many ways including economic benefits, skills preservation, the personal and professional advancement of our Fellows, new thinking, practice and increased innovation in the workforce.
Fellowship Application Form
When completing this Fellowship Application Form please ensure you refer to the corresponding Fellowship. Application Guidelines for further information and tips.