Human Research Ethics 2009 - Research - University of Melbourne

DyasonFellowshipsDescriptionEdward Clarence Evelyn Dyason wasa notable humanist, philanthropist andengineer in the city of Melbourne whoin 1947 bequeathed to the Universityone-half of his residuary estate, for theadvancement of education. The purposeof the Dyason Fellowship is to supportthe educational benefits of this vision byassisting University staff to undertake (orhost) a short-term international visit thatfosters significant and lasting researchcollaborations with leading internationalresearchers, their academic networks andconsortia.Visits can be inbound or outbound includingwhere appropriate, a combination of both.The standard award will not exceed $5,000.In exceptional circumstances, additionalfunding may be awarded if the request canbe justified.Fellowship funds can be used as acontribution towards the total cost of theactivity and can include any (or all) of thefollowing:• international flights and connections(inbound and/or outbound)• accommodation• venue and associated equipment hire;and• other ancillary costs related to thevisit (but not direct research relatedexpenses)Fellowship funds cannot be used forsalaries (applicant, collaborator, researchassistants or consultants) or other directcosts associated with the proposedresearch collaboration (bench fees,materials and other research relatedexpenses).EligibilityApplicants for the Dyason Fellowship mustbe permanent or contracted academicposition at the University of Melbourne atthe time of application and be Academiclevel B or higher (minimum of 0.5 FTE).Application ProcedureSee the Melbourne Research Office websiteunder Internal Grants & Fellowships.ContactAdrian Collins, Melbourne Research,email: adrian.collins@unimelb.edu.auKey DatesApplications can be submitted at any timebut awards will be announced twice peryear (nominally in March and August ofeach year).5