VESKI (Victorian Endowment for Science, Knowledge and Innovation)

VESKI is a charitable organisation enhancing Victoria’s intellectual capital through fellowships, awards, and international networks.

Its main program is the VESKI Innovation Fellowships, which encourages both foreigners and Australian expatriates with outstanding skills in the fields of science, technology, and design to move or return to Victoria.

In October 2009, VESKI Innovation Fellow Professor Michael Cowley was awarded the 2009 Science Minister’s Prize for Life Scientist of the Year for his contribution to the understanding of metabolism and obesity.

VESKI also offers awards and individuals, groups or organisations can request financial assistance for activities in science, design and innovative technologies.