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Deadline extended - Spitfire Memorial Defence Fellowship

Announcement posted by Spitfire Association 06 Sep 2021

Apply by 17 September, 2021 for up to $45,000 for Australian research.

The Spitfire Memorial Defence Fellowship was established in 1998, by the late AVM Lyndon Compton, AO, OBE, the late FLTLT Edward (Ted) Sly DFC, the late FLTLT Peter Watson DFC and shortly after the founding they were joined by late Lifetime Vice President FLTLT Lysle Roberts. Their vision for the Fellowship was as an ongoing living memorial rather than a traditional granite and bronze monument.

Each year a Fellowship of up to $AUD45,000 is available for those who meet the following criteria:

  • Are Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia,
  • can demonstrate sustained academic achievement or significant and relevant work experience,
  • a detailed description of, and rationale for the proposed program of research, or area of study including the proposed output,
  • demonstrated interest in the defence of Australia,
  • the Fellowship cannot be used to cover salary,
  • attention will be paid by the Selection Committee to the quality of the project proposed, referees provided and the potential outcomes.

Fellowships may be granted to any individual, organisation, or company that meets the criteria above and satisfies the Selection Committee.

The Fellowship continues to this day. Past Patron ACM (Ret’d) Mark Binskin, AC and current Patron and Chief of the Air Force Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, AO, DSC take an active role in helping shape our future as does Spitfire Association Patron Air Vice Marshal Mark Skidmore, AM.

Today the Spitfire Memorial Defence Fellowship continues to be directed by the Spitfire Association and is managed on behalf of the Association by the University of New South Wales at the Australian Defence Force Academy.

Whilst the UNSW manages the SMDF, Fellowships are invited from both within and externally to the UNSW.

To find out more about the Spitfire Memorial Defence Fellowship and  link to the UNSW page for applications, please go to: https://www.spitfireassociation.com/smdf.php