New fellowship for gender equity in science
The Australian National University has launched the Judith Whitworth Fellowship for Gender Equality in Science, Australia’s first major fellowship designed to support for early- to mid-career scientists who have experienced significant career disruption as a result of maternity or parental leave.
Named in honour of Professor Judith Whitworth, past director of The John Curtin School of Medical Research, the merit-based fellowship will provide up to two years of salary plus research support of up to $50,000.
The aim of this period will enable the successful candidate to re-establish scientific projects, strengthen their track record and regain national and international competitiveness when applying for independent external research funding.
“Gender equity is an important pillar of social justice,” Professor Whitworth said in a statement. “Female education and participation relates to the health of society, economic development, productivity and social stability.”
The fellowship will be supported by The John Curtin School of Medical Research, The John Curtin Medical Research Foundation and the ANU Workplace Giving Program.
The first fellowship is expected to start in January 2015.
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