What is the NHMRC doing to attract eminent Australian health and medical researchers back to Australia?
In 2001, the Burnet Award was introduced by Research Committee, with the aim of bringing Australian health and medical researchers of exceptionally high calibre and international standing back to Australia , to both conduct internationally competitive research, and to provide career development for members of the research team associated with the award. Applicants must be Australian citizens who have spent at least seven years overseas. The award is for five years duration and fully “one line” to allow for maximum flexibility in the use of funds. Three Burnet Award have been provided since its introduction in 2001 – Professor Tony McMichael, Professor Peter Doherty and Professor Jonathan Sprent. The award is no longer available with the final call for applications closing on 11 August 2006. NHMRC are pleased to advise of the introduction of the Australia Fellowship for Health and Medical Research (Australia Fellowship). This new Fellowship aims to attract and retain leading health and
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