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Premier John Brumby launches VNI Fellowships and Awards for 2008

Thursday 9th August 2007.

Premier John Brumby today officially launched the VNI Fellowships and Awards for 2008 at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Muhammad Ali’s daughter, Rasheda Ali, attended the launch and discussed the importance of supporting neuroscience researchers.
The VNI research fellowships, valued at $4.25 million in total, are a significant investment in the future and will be integral to further building a robust, internationally acclaimed research community in Victoria.

Applications are now open with a total of eight fellowships to be offered beginning in 2008. The closing date for fellowship applications is 5pm (AEST) 4 October 2007. Skill Development Awards are also available. The closing date for the Skill Development Awards is 5pm (AEST) 1 November 2007.

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