2019 Endeavour Leadership Program

Overview

The Endeavour Leadership Program (ELP) is the Australian Government’s two way mobility program for short and long term study, research and professional development with Australia’s priority partner countries. The ELP supports Australia’s first National Strategy for International Education 2025 (the Strategy). The Strategy sets out a 10 year plan for developing Australia as a global leader in education, training and research, through making transformative partnerships (Pillar 2 of the Strategy), and expanding student, education and training professional and research mobility (Action 6.2 of the Strategy). The Australian Government has announced a total of $118.9 million over four years for the ELP. Under the 2019 round, approximately $20 million in funding is available to support two-way mobility Leadership Activities. It will support short and long term study, training, research and professional development across a range of sub categories under the Endeavour Leadership Program, including: • Australia ASEAN Leadership category• Australia APEC Leadership category• Australia Latin America Leadership category• Asia Pacific Leadership category• Global Leadership categoryThere are two funding opportunities with differing financial benefits – one for Recipient Institutions, for distribution to their enrolled students; and one for Individual Endeavour Leaders. The number of opportunities in 2019 will depend on the amount of available funds as well as the number of highly suitable applications received.