Queensland’s researchers and scientists are encouraged to apply for fellowships to help them develop and establish their professional reputations through innovative, practical and applied research, working closely with business.
The $3 million Accelerate Fellowships funding program was opened today by Queensland Chief Scientist Dr Geoff Garrett AO who said the program will support scientists to undertake research that can have a positive impact on Queensland.
“Early career fellowships will offer a researcher with up to five years’ post-PhD research experience $180,000 over three years to support them lead and manage a research project, with close engagement with business partners.
“Mid-career fellowships will offer $300,000 over three years for a researcher with five to ten years’ post-PhD experience to lead a research team to deliver a significant research project,