Fellowships

Who should apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Hold a PhD and typically have 5–12 years of postdoctoral research experience (relative to opportunity) in an area relevant to improving children’s health, development, and wellbeing.
• Be eligible and willing to reside and work in South Australia for the duration of the Fellowship.
• Undertake research that clearly and substantively aligns with the Fellowship theme.
• Have a strong track record in child-focused research in one or more of: biomedical, clinical, public health, education, social and behavioural sciences, health or social policy, or related fields.
• Have experience in applied, translational and/or implementation research that can lead to improved outcomes for children and families.
• Have demonstrated success in supervising, mentoring and coaching trainee researchers.
• Show a clear and strengthening trajectory of leadership capability.
• Secure additional funding support from, and be hosted by, a reputable research institution with the capacity to support the proposed research program.
• Demonstrate potential to attract additional national and/or international research funding and build research capability in South Australia.
• Be willing to work with Firefly to promote the Fellowship, their research and the Foundation.

Selection will be based on academic achievements, research experience relative to opportunity, academic references and interview performance.

Co-funding and hosting support from a South Australian university or recognised research organisation is required.