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About AEI China
Australian Education International (AEI) is the international arm of the Australian Government Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE). AEI leads strategic policy, regulation and government-to-government engagement in international education. AEI facilitates the internationalisation of education in Australia and builds strategic international education and training relationships. AEI’s vision is for Australia to be recognised as a regional and world leader in education and training excellence and a partner of choice for international collaboration.
In the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Australian Education International (AEI) is represented at the Australian Embassy in Beijing and the Australian Consulates-General in Shanghai and Hong Kong (SAR). The AEI Beijing Office has overall responsibility for AEI’s activities in the PRC. It supports Australia’s engagement in international education and training in China through a wide range of activities such as: working with the relevant Ministries and Agencies of the PRC, supporting the activities of Australian education providers in China and providing strategic intelligence to Australian education providers on education and research developments in the PRC.
Australian Education International (AEI): http://www.aei.gov.au
Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE): http://www.innovation.gov.au
AEI China Microblog (Weibo): http://weibo.com/aeichina
Media Release on Australian Education:
- Education and research to strengthen Australia-China relationship (12-Dec-2012)
- Asian Century drives stronger Australia-China partnership (26-Nov-2012)
- More than 10,000 Australian students AsiaBound (31-Oct-2012)
- Fact Sheet – Stage Two Implementation of the Knight Review Changes to the Student Visa Program (Mar-2012)
- Fact Sheet – Stage One Implementation of the Knight Review Changes to the Student Visa Program (Nov-2011)
- Fact Sheet - Government Response to the Knight Review of the Student Visa Program (Oct-2011)
- Boost to International Education Sector in Response to Knight Review (22-Sep-2011)
- Confucius Institutes and Confucius Classrooms in Australia as of July 2011 (13-Sep-2011)
- The 2011 Australia China Alumni Awards (26-Aug-2011)
- Student Visa Applications from China 2009-2010 (18-Aug-2011)
- Scholarships build stronger education ties with China (23-May-2011)
- Australia and China cement close ties on higher education (07-Apr-2011)
- Government takes next steps in international education reforms (07-Dec-2010)
- International students positive about Australian education (16-Dec-2010)
- International Student Survey (16-Dec-2010)
- Review of Student Visa Program (16-Dec-2010)
- Joint Australia China Laboratory on Nanoscience established (03-Nov-2010)
- New International Education Partnership Signed (03-Nov-2010)
- Better information for international students (02-Nov-2010)
- $100,000 to expand China-Australia University Exchange (02-Nov-2010)
- Australian Awards presented at alumni event in Beijing (01-Nov-2010)
- International Students Strategy for Australia (29-Oct-2010)
Applications for the 2013 round of the Endeavour Awards open on 1 April 2012
The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to undertake study, research and professional development abroad.
The Endeavour Awards aim to:
- Develop ongoing educational, research and professional linkages between individuals, organisations and countries;
- Provide opportunities for high achieving individuals to increase their skills and enhance their global awareness;
- Contribute to Australia’s position as a high quality education and training provider, and leader in research and innovation; and
- Increase the productivity of Australians through an international study, research or professional development experience.
The Endeavour Awards are a part of the Australia Awards initiative, which brings together, under a single recognisable brand, the Endeavour Awards run by the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE) and the Development Awards offered by AusAID. For further information visit the Australia Awards website at www.AustraliaAwards.gov.au.
Award Summary
| Award Name | Maximum value | Maximum duration | Study Level |
| Endeavour Postgraduate Award (incoming only)
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A$228,500 | Up to 2 years for a Masters; up to 4 years for a PhD |
Postgraduate study/research for an Australian Masters degree or PhD |
| Endeavour Research Fellowships (including Research Fellowships for Indigenous Australians & Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowships) | A$23,500 | 4 – 6 months | Research towards a Masters degree or PhD in home country; or postdoctoral research |
| Endeavour Vocational Education and Training (VET) Award (incoming only) | A$119,500 | 1-2.5 years | Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree |
| Endeavour Executive Award | A$18,500 | 1-4 months | Professional development |
| Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Award (Incoming Postgraduate) | A$263,500 | Up to 4 years + up to 1 year optional internship | PhD by research |
| Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Award Outgoing Postgraduate | A$63,500 | Up to 2 years | PhD by research; Ma by coursework; Ma by research; |
| Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Award Outgoing Undergraduate | A$53,500 | Up to 2 years | Bachelor Degree; Honours |
| Prime Minister’s Australia Asia incoming postgraduate Award The top 20 ranked doctoral applicants for the Endeavour Postgraduate Award from India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, Singapore, The People’s Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau SARs), Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam will be offered the Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Incoming Postgraduate Award and its additional benefits, which include an additional AUD$35,000 and the opportunity to participate in an internship. |
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Applications for the 2013 round of the Endeavour Awards open on 1 April 2012 and close on 30 June 2012 (11:59 am AEST).