Scholarship AINSE ANSTO French Embassies (SAAFE) Research Internship Program, Australia 2024

Application is now open for the Scholarship AINSE ANSTO French Embassies (SAAFE) Research Internship Program. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications in before the deadline date.

About AINSE and the Program

Founded in 1958, the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering Inc. (AINSE) has played a pivotal role in shaping collaborative initiatives in nuclear science and engineering across Australia. Originally established to facilitate access to the unique research facilities at Lucas Heights for universities and tertiary institutions, AINSE has evolved into a multifaceted organization fostering cooperation and advancement in nuclear science.

The heart of nuclear science and engineering activities lies in the world-class facilities at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation’s (ANSTO) campuses in Lucas Heights, Camperdown, and Clayton. These facilities contribute to research spanning a diverse range of disciplines, including advanced materials, agriculture, archaeology, biology, chemistry, environmental protection, geology, medicine, mining, nanotechnology, manufacturing, and physics.

A significant milestone in AINSE’s recent history is the establishment of the SAAFE program in 2017. The SAAFE (Supporting Advanced Australian and French Endeavors) program catalyzes collaborative research ventures between France and Australia, specifically in the domains of Health, Environment, and Nuclear Technologies. This program has been instrumental in fostering meaningful research collaborations and creating a platform for knowledge exchange and advancement in the nuclear sciences.

In a move reflective of its commitment to inclusivity and global collaboration, the SAAFE program expanded its horizons in 2022. The program now extends its support to postgraduate students and postdoctoral researchers from AINSE New Zealand universities, fostering an even broader network of collaborative research endeavors.

At its core, the SAAFE program is dedicated to supporting Early Career Researchers at both the Ph.D. and postdoctoral levels. By facilitating travel opportunities for researchers from Australia and New Zealand to France, as well as reciprocally from France to Australia, the program aims to initiate sustainable research networks and linkages. This not only enhances the professional development of the researchers involved but also contributes to the global landscape of nuclear science and engineering.

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With great pleasure, the organization announces the availability of the fellowship program for full-time PhD students pursuing or starting research in the field of nuclear science through the AINSE ANSTO French Embassies (SAAFE) Research Internship Program. The Scholarship AINSE ANSTO French Embassies (SAAFE) has kindly provided funding for this program, which supports students pursuing advanced education. The candidates should be enrolled in a Ph.D. program at a French university, a university that is a member of AINSE, or in a program that is a collaboration between a university in France and a university that is a member of AINSE.

Details about Scholarship AINSE ANSTO French Embassies (SAAFE) Research Internship Program:

Scholarship Sponsor: AINSE

Scholarship Value: Research Internship

Number of awards: N/A

Study level: PhD

Host Institution(s): AINSE member University

Benefits

• Program Duration: 8-26 Weeks
• Degree: Postgraduate Research (PhD)
• Stipend: Air travel and a weekly housing stipend of $200 are covered by the internship. Subject to approval from the Taxation Office, the stipend is probably tax-free. You can find specific conditions and perks under the Conditions of Award/Rules.

Eligibility Criteria for Scholarship AINSE ANSTO French Embassies (SAAFE) Research Internship Program

Candidates are advised to meet the following conditions to be qualified for the Scholarship AINSE ANSTO French Embassies (SAAFE) Research Internship Program:

• Qualified Countries: French University or AINSE-member University
• Admissible Course or Subjects: PhD in any subject offered by the university
• Admissible Criteria: The candidate must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program at a French university, a university that is a member of AINSE, or be involved in a partnership between a university in France and a university that is a member of AINSE.

Furthermore, qualified candidates must be working on a nuclear science research project that will encourage research partnerships in the fields of environment, health, or nuclear technologies between Australia and New Zealand.

At least one researcher from ANSTO or another Australian AINSE member institution, as well as at least one researcher from a French university or research institution, must collaborate on the research project.

The research internship must occur between October 1, 2024, and December 31, 2025, over eight to sixteen weeks.

Application Procedure for Scholarship AINSE ANSTO French Embassies (SAAFE) Research Internship Program

Before applying, please take the time to carefully read the whole list of SAAFE Terms and Conditions. Before the application deadline, send the completed application forms to  applications@ainse.edu.au together with any supporting evidence. Please fill out the application using Adobe Acrobat Reader or Acrobat Pro for optimal results.

Questions:

Contact Person: Professor Christopher Sumby

School of Physics, Chemistry, and Earth Sciences

Tel: (08) 8313 7406 Email: christopher.sumby@adelaide.edu.au

The Submission Deadline is: 01 July 2024

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