Macquarie University Fellowship for Indigenous Researchers Scheme 2018

Sponsor and Head of Department Statement

Due by 5:00 pm, Wednesday 21 June 2017

(Please email as a PDF file with electronic signatures to )

These statements must be completed without any input from the applicant.

Applicant name

Sponsor name
Host Department

Statement from the sponsor

1. Explain why the applicant is a suitable candidate (1 page maximum)
2. Summarise how the proposed Fellowship aligns with your research program and describe how the applicant and project will integrate with research and researchers in this field at Macquarie. (300 words maximum)
3. Describe your experiences of and strategies for mentoring postdoctoral researchers (note any MQRFs you have sponsored in the last 5 years) and your plans for mentoring this MUFIR applicant. (300 words maximum)
4. Provide details of the infrastructure necessary for the successful completion of the proposed project. (300 words maximum)
5. Is this infrastructure available in the Host Department? Yes / No
If No, provide details about how the infrastructure will be accessed. (300 words maximum)


Statement from the Head of Host Department

6. Explain how the proposed MUFIR project aligns with research in the Department and how the application will contribute to the Department and Faculty’s research strategy over the next three years (1 page max).
7. Is all necessary infrastructure available for this project as described in questions 4 and/or 5?
Yes / No

8. Certification by Sponsor

I declare, to the best of my knowledge, that the details provided in the application by the Applicant are true and correct. I agree that I will be responsible for administrative and infrastructure support required by the Fellow and will provide the necessary intellectual leadership.
Name (print) / Signature / Date

9. Certification by Head of Department

I certify that the project can be accommodated within the general facilities of the Department, and that sufficient working and office space is available for any proposed additional staff. I am prepared to have the project carried out in the Department/Office under the circumstances set out by the Applicant.
Name (print) / Signature / Date

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