Overview of the Gledden Visiting Fellowships
The Gledden Visiting Fellowships are part of the estate bequeathed to the University by Robert John Gledden (1855-1927):“to promote and encourage education and research at the University in the fields of applied science, engineering, mining or cognate subjects”
PURPOSE: to support global research collaborations by providing funding to bring outstanding researchers to UWA to conduct research with a UWA host.
Gledden Visiting Fellowships are open to researchers who have doctoral degrees or equivalent qualifications or experience, and who are mid-career or senior researchers.
Previous Fellowships have been awarded to researchers in diverse research fields, including chemical and material engineering, soil science and mining restoration, freshwater ecosystems and geophysics.
Remuneration:
- round trip economy airfare
- provision is made for accommodation costs and a modest living allowance for up to twelve weeks. Funding is not provided for accompanying family.
Applications:
- Visiting Fellowships are offered annually and close in August each year.
- Awards are made by the Gledden Visiting Fellowships Committee.
- Applications must be lodged by a UWA-based researcher.
Fellowships for visits in 2024 have been awarded:
Applications for Fellowships in 2025 will open in early 2024.