Further Information
- History and Purpose of the Gledden Fellowships
- The Robert and Maude Gledden Senior Visiting Fellows 2019
Gledden Visiting Fellowships Committee
- Professor Clarissa Ball, Director, Institute of Advanced Studies and Chair;
- Professor Tim Colmer, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
Overview of the Gledden Fellowships
The Gledden Visiting Fellowships are part of the estate bequeathed to the University by the late Robert John Gledden to promote and encourage education and research at the University in the disciplines of applied science, more particularly relating to surveying, engineering, mining or cognate subjects.
Fellowships are awarded to enable researchers who are capable of making a significant contribution to the research effort of the University to undertake a period of collaborative research with a UWA host.
There are two fellowship schemes: the Robert and Maude Gledden Senior Visiting Fellowship, and, the Robert and Maude Gledden Short Stay Visiting Fellowship.
Fellowships are intended to support research with a UWA-based scholar and all applications must be lodged by a UWA-based host.The Robert and Maude Gledden Senior Visiting Fellowships
The Senior Visiting Fellowships are open to researchers who have doctoral degrees or equivalent qualifications or experience, and who are mid-career or senior researchers.
Remuneration: Senior Visiting Fellowships provide a round trip economy airfare and approximately AUD$1500 per week inclusive of accommodation and a modest living allowance for up to a maximum of 90 days. Funding is not provided for accompanying family.
Applications: Senior Visiting Fellowships are offered annually. Applications close on 31 August 2022. Applications are assessed by the Gledden Visiting Fellowships Committee. Applications that do not relate to the fields of surveying, engineering, mining or cognate subjects will not be considered. Applications must be lodged by a UWA-based researcher.
Further details about the terms and conditions of the Robert and Maude Gledden Senior Visiting Fellowships can be found in the application forms below.
The Robert and Maude Gledden Short Stay Visiting Fellowships
The Short Stay Visiting Fellowships are open to researchers who have doctoral degrees, or equivalent qualifications or experience. Early, mid-career and senior researchers are eligible to apply.Remuneration: The Short Stay Visiting Fellowships provide a maximum of AUD$4500 to assist with travel and accomodation expenses.
Applications: Applications for Short Stay Visiting Fellowships may be lodged at any time during the year, and will be awarded subject to funding availability. Applications are assessed by the Institute of Advanced Studies and applications that do not relate to the fields of surveying, engineering, mining or cognate subjects will not be considered. Applications must be lodged by a UWA-based researcher.
Further details about the terms and conditions of the Robert and Maude Gledden Short Stay Visiting Fellowships can be found in the application forms below.