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Spitfire Memorial Defence Fellowship.
Spitfire Memorial Defence Fellowship.
The Spitfire Memorial Defence Fellowship was established by ex-wartime Spitfire pilots and ground crew, the Australian Spitfire Association and leading private and corporate supporters to create a lasting and dynamic memorial to the important contribution of the Spitfire and its Squadrons during World War II. The Fellowship Fund provides for the award of an annual Fellowship, which is administered through UNSW Canberra.
The Fellowship is valued up to $60,000. The project for which the award is made must be completed by the end of 2024.
The Fellowship provides encouragement for the development of advanced knowledge and expertise which aids the defence of Australia. It provides financial support and public recognition for the undertaking of programs of study or research at appropriate organisations which meet the criteria set out below.
The Fellowship is open to Australian citizens who are suitably qualified graduates or who have significant relevant work experience. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in advancing the available knowledge and expertise which will lead to an improvement in our defence-related sovereign capability, by developing a proposal to undertake a program of study or research at appropriate organisations.
The proposed project should make an identifiable and measurable step-change difference to Australia, including the defence of Australia, and focus on Australian sovereign capability and industry. The proposal must have a short- to medium-term impact (1-5 years) and may have medium- to long-term impacts.
Applications are assessed against the following criteria:
Please note:
At the conclusion of the study or research program, a Fellow will be required to submit a written report to the Rector, UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy and the President, Spitfire Association. A report template will be provided.
Applications should include:
Applications close COB Friday 30 June 2023. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications must be submitted by completing the Spitfire Fellowship Application Form.
If you wish to discuss the application process, please contact us via spitfire@unsw.edu.au.
No award shall be made in any year in which, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, there is no applicant of sufficient merit.