1. Timeline, Guidelines and Handy Tips
The Research Funding and Development Team, RSD
Marie-Helene Rousseau x51455,
Rosa Gray x55315,
RSD– Research Funding and Development Team
Research Office - Publications Team

2. Topics Guidelines on the application and selection process
Hints and tips for preparing your application!
RSD– Research Funding and Development Team

3. Timeline
13 August
Applicants to final application to College Research Office for eligibility and compliance review.
16 August
Complete Letter of Support
Upload Application including completed Letter of Support to Costing & Pricing Tool for approval by relevant delegate
Seek delegate approval for Applications via Costing & Pricing Approval Tool (Use Certification and Attachment tabs only).
RSD– Research Funding and Development Team

4. Timeline
21 August
College Research Office submit completed Application (as single PDF document) and completed Letter of Support (PDF version) via to Research Services Division (RSD)
23 August
Letter of Support reviewed and signed by Dean, Higher Degree Research Professor Imelda Whelehan.
24 August
RSD will signed Letters of Support to relevant Colleges.
RSD– Research Funding and Development Team

5. Good Luck!!! Timeline 27 August
Applicant submits application to Westpac via their online application site. Westpac Research Fellowship applications close midnight AEST.
Good Luck!!!
RSD– Research Funding and Development Team

6. Selection Process Stage 1
Westpac Bicentennial Foundation Shortlisting (eligibility checks).
Stage 2
Shortlisted applicants invited to complete online emotional intelligence assessment.
Stage 3
University Shortlisting. The University will assess applications.
Shortlisted applicants invited to attend the Assessment Centre and complete the online Hogan Inventory assessment.
Unsuccessful applicants notified of outcome.
Stage 4
National Assessment Centres, Sydney. All shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview in Sydney. The Westpac Bicentennial Foundation will nominate which date candidates will attend and advise of date allocated when finalists are selected.
All finalists will be notified of the outcome by 14 December 2018.
RSD– Research Funding and Development Team
Research Office - Publications Team

7. Things to Consider
This is not an ARC application, consider the Westpac Focus Areas and desired attributes,
Think about the selection process,
Think about the audience (pitch),
Select your stories carefully and think about your non research activity,
Choose your referees carefully.
RSD– Research Funding and Development Team

8. Application Workshop Date:30 July 2018 Time:11am to 12pm
Bring your questions to the Westpac Fellowship Application Workshop.
Learn hints and tips from past winners.
Date:30 July 2018
Time:11am to 12pm
for more info.
RSD– Research Funding and Development Team

9. Westpac Bicentennial Foundation Scholarship Recipients Celebration Evening
Thursday 9 August 2018, 5pm–7pm Drawing Room, University House, Balmain Crescent, ANU
Join us for drinks and canapes to learn more and meet the Westpac Bicentennial Foundation Scholars.
RSD– Research Funding and Development Team
Research Office - Publications Team