Terms and conditions of scholarships and fellowships
What are the consequences of breaching the terms and conditions of an Endeavour scholarship or fellowship?
The recipient’s offer and contract may be terminated at any time for misconduct, for failure to comply with the laws of the host country, for breaches of the conditions (including misuse of funds), for failure to abide by the rules of the host organisation and/or for failure to make satisfactory academic progress (where applicable).
Do I have to return to my home country at the completion of my scholarship or fellowship?
International recipients must abide by the conditions of the visa on which they entered Australia. If an international recipient wishes to complete further qualifications in Australia after the completion of an Endeavour scholarship or fellowship they will be required to obtain their own visa advice. Please contact the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.
Can I change my programme and/or the duration of an Endeavour scholarship or fellowship?
Recipients must undertake the programme outlined in their application, unless otherwise approved by the department, for at least the minimum duration and no longer than the maximum duration specified in the applicant guidelines. Changes to the recipient’s programme or itinerary must be approved by the department. Recipients are responsible for all of the programme fees and charges that exceed their Endeavour benefits. Funding is limited to the duration stipulated for each Endeavour Scholarship and/or Fellowship category.
What are sanctioned fields or sanctioned organisations?
Endeavour Scholarship and Fellowship applicants can undertake any field/topic of study, research or professional development; however the Australian Government sanctions certain topics and/or overseas organisations. More information about sanctions can be found at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade http://www.dfat.gov.au/sanctions/about-sanctions.html.
Should a recipient propose to undertake a sanctioned topic for their Endeavour programme or have studied or been employed at a sanctioned organisation they may not be eligible to undertake their scholarship or fellowship without the approval from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade prior to their commencement.
I am an International applicant. Can I bring dependents with me while undertaking my Endeavour scholarship or fellowship?
Family members or dependents wishing to accompany or visit an Endeavour scholarship or fellowship recipient in Australia should contact the Department of Immigration and Border Protection's nearest overseas mission for advice about travelling to and living in Australia.
Before making the decision to bring your family it is important to consider the following issues:
additional costs such as rent, food and other necessities
cost of health insurance
limited employment opportunities for your spouse
the effect on you and your study if your family is not happy in your host country
whether your children will adjust to school in your host country
waiting lists for child care centers.
The department highly recommends that you arrange Health & Travel Insurance for all family members accompanying you.
Scope Global and the Department of Education and Training will not, under any circumstances, be liable for any costs related to your family members’ travelling with you during your scholarship or fellowship.
Can I undertake paid employment in my host country?
Recipients must obtain permission from their host organisation and confirm the conditions of their visa in order to determine whether they are allowed to undertake paid employment during their programme. Endeavour Research Fellowship and Endeavour Executive Fellowship recipients are not permitted to work at any time during their programme except in exceptional circumstances with approval from the department.
Who owns the Intellectual Property of my research programme?
Intellectual Property (IP) rights will depend on the policy of the host organisation, any IP laws of the home country and any agreement which may have been negotiated between the recipient and the host organisation.
The Australian Government does not require or request copies of any research material, and does not wish to maintain any IP rights. If the Australian Government does procure copies of this material and uses it in some way, it must have a license to do so. This would be negotiated in a license agreement between the owner of the IP rights (i.e. the student or the host organisation and the Australian Government). In addition, wherever any work is reproduced, the creator of the work must be identified. If a Scholarship or Fellowship recipient has further concerns, they should seek independent legal advice about the ownership and IP rights for any research material.
What if I am/become pregnant?
The Overseas Student Health Cover provided to