1. Endeavour Awards Information Session www.AustraliaAwards.gov.au

2. Aims of the Endeavour Awards Develop on-going education, research and professional linkages Provide opportunities for high achieving individuals to enhance their global awareness and skills Contribute to Australia’s position as a high quality education and training provider, and leader in research and innovation Increase the productivity of Australians through an international study, research or professional development experience

3. Benefits of the Endeavour Awards Support services and program enrichment A dedicated case manager Pre-departure briefings Ongoing support to Award Holder and Host organisation International Alumni Network Alumni Professional development

4. For professionals in education, business, industry or government Establish ongoing linkages and networks Up to A$18,500 1-4 month duration Design your own program Share updated skills and knowledge with colleagues Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and the Americas are valid destinations for the Endeavour Executive Awards Endeavour Executive Awards

5. “The most amazing and well-supported opportunities I have ever experienced. It was a springboard that unexpectedly changed the course of my life and my career”. Louise Earnshaw – Australia 2007 Endeavour Executive Awards

6. Dr Greg Mc Millan– Australia Endeavour Executive Award

7. Julie Harris – Australia Endeavour Executive Award “The cross-cultural context, provided through my Endeavour Executive Award, has allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of how they relate to achieving successful outcomes in environmental education.”

8. Bill Prichard – Australia Endeavour Executive Award to India “During my time in India I collaborated with local researchers on issue of how the massive growth of supermarkets in India is impacting upon agriculture”.

9. Ann Beerden – Australia 2008 Endeavour Executive Award “The opportunity to immerse oneself in another culture fulltime is an enjoyable and rewarding experience – one that I would not have been able to achieve without the support of the Endeavour Executive Awards”.

10. Time to prepare 2 weeks – 2 months! Define your purpose/s personal, professional, organisational. Align to the selection criteria Inform your referees, home and host organisations. Outline the reasons for, and benefits of your specific program Highlight your past achievements which support the proposal Endeavour Executive Awards – Alumni Tips for Success

11. Endeavour Awards Endeavour Executive Awards 2011 (Second round) Open 1 st December 2010 - 31 st January 2011 Endeavour Research Fellowships, Postgraduate, Postdoctoral, and Vocational Education and Training Awards for 2012 open from April 2011. www.AustraliaAwards.gov.au