Westpac Research Fellowships

Westpac Scholars Trust funds Westpac Research Fellowships as part of the Westpac Scholars program, described as awarding scholarships to university students, researchers and social entrepreneurs. The stated purpose is to invest in a new generation of leaders to transform the future of Australia.

Westpac Research Fellowships are described as a postdoctoral fellowship for early career researchers. The broader Westpac Scholars program also includes other scholarship offerings, and Westpac Scholars Trust states that it funds multiple scholarships each year.

Selection criteria and the selection process for Westpac Research Fellowships are not described in the provided text. Westpac Scholars Trust does describe that it provides financial backing alongside professional development and global experiences.

The duration of support for Westpac Research Fellowships is not described in the provided text. Westpac Scholars Trust states that scholars receive long-term, sustained support and that programs include leadership development, global experiences, networking and mentoring.

• postdoctoral fellowship
• early career researchers

• financial support ranging from $12,700 - $400,000+
• leadership development opportunities (including a weeklong residential, a leadership 360 review, or an online workshop)
• global experiences
• networking
• mentoring