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KEMENTERIAN RISET, TEKNOLOGI, OAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI

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Dengan hormat kami teruskan informasi dari the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) mengenai tawaran beasiswa Australia Awards John Allwright Fellowship 2016-2017.

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Prof. Dr. lr. Herry Suhardiyanto, M.Sc Rector of Bogar Agricultural University Jl Raya D~rrmaga Kampus IPB Darmaga Bogar

Dear Prof Suhardiyanto

Australian Embassy Jl Rasuna Said Ka.t 15-16

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INDONESIA

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Re.: ACIAR- Call for Nominations for 2016-2017 Australia Awards John Allwright Fellowships

The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) is now inviting applicants for Australia Awards John Allwright Fellowships for postgraduate study at Australian universities,

commencing in 2017.

The primary aim of the Scheme is to enhance research capacity in ACIAR's partner country institutions. Whilst individual awardees will benefit from the Scheme, it is important to emphasise that partner country insitutions are the key targets.

ACIAR's research priorities are determined through regular consultations with partner countries. Alignment of postgraduate training with research will ensure that the training needs of partner countries are met. Thus, postgraduate studies undertaken by each awardee are usually based on the research work being carried out under the collaborative research project in which the awardee is engaged prior to taking up the award. Although applications are welcome from participants in both bilateral and multilateral projects, applicants must be working with ACIAR projects in a current partner developing country and applicants must be citizens of the country in which th'ey are working.

After a successful initial year, ACIAR will continue to use the online application process. For registration please visit the Online Australia Scholarships Information System (OASIS) http://oasis.dfat.gov.au to logon, create and complete an application.

Encldsed is a copy of the OASIS Applicant User Guide that will provide ybu with an instruction on how to register and create an application. Electronic copy can be downloaded at at http://aciar.gov.au/content/australia-awards-john-allwright-eligibility-and-online-user-guide. The JAF Guidelines are also available at this address.

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. . . Please note that it is ACIAR's preference that applicants apply online. Howev17r if applicants are unable to submit online an updated application form will be made available on request to Johnallwright@aciar.gov.au.

The JAF 2017 intake round opens on Sunday 1 May 2016 until Sunday 31 July 2016 (Australia Eastern Standard Time}.

We look forward to receiving your most excellent nominations.

Should there be any other information you require, please contact us at (021) 2550 5565.

/ Mir uryati Country Manager ACIAR Indonesia

Encl.: OASIS Applicant User Guide.

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Australia Awards

Australia Awards John Allwright Fellowship Guidelines

Background

The Australia Awards John Allwright Fellowship is a scholarship offered by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and co-funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. John Aiiwright Feiiowships are awarded to partnei-country scientists involved in ACIAR­supported collaborative research projects to undertake postgraduate training at Australian · universities.

The primary aim of the John Allwright Fellowship is to enhance research capacity in ACIAR's partner country institutions. Whilst individual awardees will benefit from the Scheme, it is important to note that partner country institutions are the key targets.

The study and research opportunities provided by Australia Awards Scholarships develop skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to the development outcomes of their own country.

Awards benefits

The Awards are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training. The following benefits generally apply:

• Full tuition fees • Return air travel-payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via

the most direct route • Establishment allowance-a once only payment of A$5,000 as a contribution towards

accommodation expenses, text books, study materials • Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) is a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses

paid at a rate determined by the department. From 1 January 2013, CLE payable to Scholars studying under an Australia Awards John Allwright Fellowship is A$30,000 per year.

• Introductory Academic Program (IAP)-a compulsory 4-6 week program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on life and study in Australia

• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)-provided to cover the student's basic medical costs (with the exception of pre-existing conditions)

• Pre-course English (PCE) fees-if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training

• Supplementary Academic Support may be available to ensure a Scholar's academic success or enhance their academic experience

• Fieldwork (for research students only)-may be available for eligible research students for up to two return economy class airfares for a Masters student or up to three for a PhD student, via the most direct route to their country of citizenship.

Award conditions

Applicants who want to accept an Australia Awards John Allwright Fellowship will need to sign a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia declaring that they will comply with the conditions of the scholarship.

Awardees are required to leave Australia for a minimum of two years after completing their scholarship. Failure to do so will result in the awardee incurring a debt for the total accrued cost of their scholarship. ·

If you intend to apply, you must read the Scholarships Policy Handbook The handbook provides information on all aspects of the scholarship.

Eligibility criteria

Although applications are welcome from participants in both bilateral and multilateral (IARC) projects, applicants must be working with ACIAR projects in a current partner developing country.

Applicants must be citizens of the country in which they are working.

To be eligible for selection, a cand idate must:

• at the time of applying, hold qualifications that would be assessed to be equivalent to at least an Australian bachelor's degree in a discipline that is relevant to the proposed area of postgraduate study;

• be a scientist or economist from the developing country partner, who is actively involved in a collaborative research project supported by ACIAR at the time of application (in some cases, ACIAR will consider supporting researchers from "advanced pipeline" projects, i.e. in cases where a full project proposal has been approved by ACIAR);

• be jointly supported in the application by the Australian and partner country Project Leaders;

• obtain approval from the employing institution who must agree to the absence of the candidate should he/she receive a scholarship for the period involved in obtaining the postgraduate qualification; and

• demonstrate that he/she is employed on a permanent rather than short-term contract basis.

Within the Fellowship Scheme, ACIAR strives to meet the Australian government policy on gender equity, and reflect ACIAR's training policies and strategies.

How to apply

There is one call for nominations per year. Candidates must submit their applications online by 31 July of the year prior to the study taking place. ·

Please note that it is ACIAR's preference that applicants apply online.

An offer of an award is only valid for the Australian academic year following the calendar year in which the offer is made.

It is important that project leaders check the eligibility of proposed candidates before application. Any queries may be directed to the appropriate Research Program Manager or the Project Officer, Education and Training Programs ACIAR.

Applying online

Go to the Online Australia Scholarships Information System (OASIS) at http://oasis.ausaid.gov.au. The first step is to register in OASIS as this will enable you to logon, create and complete an application.

For instructions on how to register and create an application in OASIS please see the OASIS Applicant User guide <http://aciar.gov.au/contentlaustralia-awards-john-allwright-eligibility-and-online­user-guide>.

Applying by mail

If you are unable to submit your application online, you can apply by mail. Please check with ACIAR Canberra for contact details to obtain a hardcopy application form . This needs to be done well in advance of the appl ication deadline. You may direct any queries to JohnAIIwright@aciar.gov.au

Supporting documentation

The following supporting documents are mandatory and must be provided with your application:

• Employer approval letter • Research proposal (for research students) • Certified copies of degree certificates • Certified copies of academic transcripts • Proof of citizensh ip (birth certificate) • Identity document (passport) • Referee report from collaborating country project leader

In addition, you may provide documents that might assist the application: • Certified copy of evidence of prizes and awards. Where they are not in English, please

provide an English translation • IEL TS or TOEFL results • Statement of university that English is the language of instruction • Current curriculum vitae (CV) • List of publications (if applicable) • Any other relevant documents in support of your application.

*A certified copy is a statement that the document is a true copy, signed by a Commissioner of Oaths, Public Notary or other formally recognised authority. If you are unsure about who is the appropriate person to certify your documents, you should contact a DFA T scholarships officer or ACIAR Country Manager at the Australian Diplomatic Mission for your country of citizenship.

Referee Reports

The referee report from collaborating country project leader in the supporting documentation should address the following:

1. Describe the role of the applicant in the ACIAR project. When did the applicant start working on the project and what percentage of their time is spent on the project?

2. Provide an explanation of the object of the training course being requested, together with an indication of how the skills of the applicant will be used and be of advantage to the future needs of the partner country.

3. Provide a clear evaluation of the ability of the applicant to undertake postgraduate research/studies in Australia. How does his/her research/academic skills and potential compare with other scientists of the same age in his/her discipline? For example, would they be in the top 5, 10, 20 or 50%?

4. Has the applicant done any research before? If so, comment on his/her performance.

5. Provide an overall impression of the candidate and their ability to enhance the research capacity of the partner country institution on their return from studies.

Please note, following your application ACIAR will seek an independent referee report from the Commissioned Organisation project leader, which will be included in the assessment process.