An unprecedented investment by the University of Sydney, Australia will support up to 40 new continuing positions, empowering the world's most talented emerging researchers to undertake innovative research to address some of the biggest challenges of our time.

A $100 million investment and a cornerstone of the University’s 2032 Strategy, the Sydney Horizon Fellowship scheme is the first of its kind in Australia and among the most generous university fellowships in the world.

The scheme, which focuses on research in climate change, health and sustainability, is expected to be hugely popular with both local and international researchers.

It offers up to 40 continuing positions, commencing with a five-year research-focused fellowship which includes training and mentoring, a competitive salary and a generous research funding package.

Open to all disciplines, research programmes could include the development of novel technologies, biomedical, legal, business, design, policy and political instruments.