ACES-Industry Advanced Fabrication Fellowship GUIDELINES 1. Aims & Objectives The purpose of the ACES-Industry Advanced Fabrication Fellowship is to foster industry engagement through the opportunity to conduct research, using the custom made state-of-the- art fabrication facilities, within the ARC Centre of Excellence in Electromaterials Science (ACES). The Fellowship provides access to state of the art fabrication facilities and world class expertise. The candidate is expected to spend a minimum of 4 weeks in-house. This can be conducted as one 4 week block or broken into smaller time frames. Proposed projects are expected to lead to one or more of the following: application(s) to an Australian Competitive Grant Scheme; commercial linkages (including contract research); collaborative publication outputs that enhance the track record of the investigators; collaborative research projects between ACES and external researchers; or demonstrated advances in research training and/or management for ACES and/or industry researchers. 2. Eligibility Eligible applicants must be paid employees from the industry sector who have the endorsement of their employer. Overseas applicants must arrange for their own visas to conduct this collaborative work in Australia. 3. General Criteria Upon receipt of the Fellowship, the following will be made available for the candidate: access to ACES equipment and infrastructure after completing relevant OHS inductions; access to ACES employees; and the opportunity to be trained in the conduct of scientific research, including the opportunity to trial new methodologies, materials and/or equipment which may benefit their employer. Upon receipt of the Fellowship, the candidate and their supervisor will agree to: work in-house at ACES for a minimum of 4 weeks; will satisfy induction processes at ACES; sign an ACES confidentiality agreement; and complete a 2 page report on their Fellowship within 1 month of completion. 4. Intellectual Property It is expected that IP would be managed in accordance with a signed agreement. Where no agreement exists the candidate would assign IP as described in the ACES Deed of Assignment. 4. Application Process Please forward ONE original completed Application Form and a current CV of the candidate to Dr Toni Campbell (Chief Operating Officer ACES) at toni_campbell@uow.edu.au. As this scheme aims to foster industry engagement, there is no closing date for potential applicants; however, all Fellowships must be completed by 31 December 2017.
ACES-Industry Advanced Fabrication Fellowship GUIDELINES 1. Aims & Objectives The purpose of the ACES-Industry Advanced Fabrication Fellowship is to foster industry engagement through the opportunity to conduct research, using the custom made state-of-the- art fabrication facilities, within the ARC Centre of Excellence in Electromaterials Science (ACES). The Fellowship provides access to state of the art fabrication facilities and world class expertise. The candidate is expected to spend a minimum of 4 weeks in-house. This can be conducted as one 4 week block or broken into smaller time frames. Proposed projects are expected to lead to one or more of the following: application(s) to an Australian Competitive Grant Scheme; commercial linkages (including contract research); collaborative publication outputs that enhance the track record of the investigators; collaborative research projects between ACES and external researchers; or demonstrated advances in research training and/or management for ACES and/or industry researchers. 2. Eligibility Eligible applicants must be paid employees from the industry sector who have the endorsement of their employer. Overseas applicants must arrange for their own visas to conduct this collaborative work in Australia. 3. General Criteria Upon receipt of the Fellowship, the following will be made available for the candidate: access to ACES equipment and infrastructure after completing relevant OHS inductions; access to ACES employees; and the opportunity to be trained in the conduct of scientific research, including the opportunity to trial new methodologies, materials and/or equipment which may benefit their employer. Upon receipt of the Fellowship, the candidate and their supervisor will agree to: work in-house at ACES for a minimum of 4 weeks; will satisfy induction processes at ACES; sign an ACES confidentiality agreement; and complete a 2 page report on their Fellowship within 1 month of completion. 4. Intellectual Property It is expected that IP would be managed in accordance with a signed agreement. Where no agreement exists the candidate would assign IP as described in the ACES Deed of Assignment. 4. Application Process Please forward ONE original completed Application Form and a current CV of the candidate to Dr Toni Campbell (Chief Operating Officer ACES) at toni_campbell@uow.edu.au. As this scheme aims to foster industry engagement, there is no closing date for potential applicants; however, all Fellowships must be completed by 31 December 2017.