Research Fellowships
are open to oustanding health and medical
researchers who have a sustained track record of
significant output as demonstrated in peer-reviewed
literature, and a strong committment to quality
research outputs as judged relative to opportunity.
Three levels of Research Fellowships are available
in increasing order of experience and seniority:
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF-A and
SRF-B)
- Principal Research Fellow (PRF)
- Senior Principal Research Fellow
(SPRF)
Initial application - most initial
applications to the scheme are made at the level of
SRF. The panel will decide whether an applicant is
to be recommended for SRF-A or SRF-B level. Initial
applications at PRF or SPRF levels are considered on
a case-by-case basis.
Note: New applicants who have the
title 'Professor' will not normally be considered at
SRF level and such applicants will be required to
justify their application at SRF level.
Reapplication - all reapplications are
made on merit on the basis of the application each
year. There is no limit to the number of times a
Fellow may re-apply to the scheme. Reapplications
must be requested in the fifth year of a current
Fellowship.
Promotion - promotion will be made on
merit and is usually sought in synchrony with
reapplication. Alternatively, Fellows may apply for
a Promotion Out of Synchrony once only in either
years two or three of their current five year
Research Fellowship.
One Year Extension for Retiring Fellows - Current NHMRC Fellows, who are nearing retirement
and intend to remain research active, may apply for a one year extension of their Research Fellowship.
Fellows will not be required to complete a full reapplication for a new five year award nor attend an interview.
Cross-scheme eligibility
with ARC Future Fellowships:
As stated in the
ARC Future Fellowships 2012 Funding Rules,
researchers cannot apply for an ARC Future
Fellowship in conjunction with an NHMRC Research
Fellowship for funding commencing in 2012 or 2013.
Multiple grant
eligibility for current Australia Fellowship
holders:
Australia Fellowship holders who are within
the final two years of their Australia Fellowship
are permitted to apply for a Research Fellowship,
and if successful, will be awarded an honorary
Research Fellowship during the period that the two
Fellowships overlap. Benefits available under the
Research Fellowship will commence only after the
Australia Fellowship concludes.
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