Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships

The Myer Foundation and Sidney Myer Fund back the Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships, giving Australia-based innovators AUD 180,000 and 12 months to work full time on an initiative with the potential for large-scale social or environmental impact. The package is a AUD 140,000 stipend plus up to AUD 40,000 in reimbursable project expenses.

What you get: ➤ AUD 140,000 stipend for the 12-month fellowship ➤ Up to AUD 40,000 in approved project expenses on a reimbursement basis ➤ Quarterly access to a panel of experts ➤ A dedicated mentor ➤ Access to the network of past Fellows

What you'll do: ➤ Take a 12-month sabbatical to work full time on the initiative ➤ Progress and scale the project through the fellowship year ➤ Deliver a mid-term and a final presentation

• Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Resides in Australia for the majority of the fellowship period
• Prepared to take a 12-month sabbatical from the current role
• Proven track record of achievement and well-developed networks in the project area
• Project is based in Australia and aligned with one of the three program themes
• Project has been in development for no more than three years
• Individual applicants only, not organisations
• No application fees