2017 Defence Honours Scholarship Program

Rheinmetall Simulation Australia Defence Honours Scholarship Program

An exciting opportunity exists for South Australian men and women to gain valuable experience working with Rheinmetall Simulation Australia through the Defence Honours Scholarship Program.

Rheinmetall Simulation Australia (RSA), headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia, is an integral part of the Simulation and Training Division of Rheinmetall Defence Electronics (RDE). Rheinmetall Defence is part of the globe-spanning Rheinmetall Group - a major supplier of automotive components. Rheinmetall Defence has long been a prominent member of the international defence and security industry. Last year, Rheinmetall Defence's 9,600 employees generated annual sales of €2.6 billion.

Rheinmetall Defence Simulation and Training has more than 900 employees and over 40 years of simulation and training experience supporting customers in more than 35 countries and covers the Air, Land and Maritime environments with in-depth expertise across the Live, Virtual and Constructive simulation domains.

Rheinmetall develops and produces a complete range of training solutions which satisfy individual, team and collective training requirements; from desktop computer assisted training systems through part task trainers and up to federated full mission platform simulation systems which can be networked in a distributed environment.

One Defence Honours Scholarship project is available to South Australian students who meet the eligibility criteria listed below. The successful student will receive $7,000 to undertake the Honours project nominated by Rheinmetall Simulation Australia, while increasing their future career and employability prospects and connections in the defence sector.

For further information, contact Jane Liew, Department of State Development on (08) 8226 3136 2017 Defence Honours Scholarship Program

The scholarship will be advertised through your South Australian university, so check with your Careers hub or faculty office for further information on the available opportunities.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Students must be undertaking an undergraduate honours degree or degree with Honours at Flinders University, the University of Adelaide, or the University of South Australia in 2017.

2. Students must be a South Australian resident and an Australian citizen to be eligible for this Program.

3. Students must maintain academic progress, full time study, and meet the eligibility criteria throughout the period of the Honours project.

How to apply Application process Send an email to [email protected] that  Students apply to the Department of State includes: Development, completing the application process as described.  A completed Rheinmetall application form  The Department of State Development, the  A copy of your resume. Playford Memorial Trust and the Defence  A copy of your most recent academic Teaming Centre will shortlist the candidates transcript. based on students meeting the eligibility  2 referee statements. One of these statements criteria and their submitted application, must come from an academic supervisor. including their academic record, proven good character and leadership potential. Applications may also be sent by post to:  Industry partners will make the final selection based on the shortlist of candidates. Ms Jane Liew  The final details of the Honours project will be Office of Science, Technology and Research negotiated between the student, the relevant Department of State industry partner and the university. The Development scholarship cannot be deferred and must be GPO Box 320 taken up in the year in which it is offered. If a ADELAIDE SA 5001 student declines the scholarship, it will be offered to the next ranked student. APPLICATIONS CLOSE  By accepting an Honours Scholarship you 5pm Sunday 16 October 2016 agree to participate in a professional and entrepreneurship skills course, and will be required to complete a brief survey on skills both before and after completing your Honours project.

Project Name

Please use a name that is a good descriptor of the project

Virtual Reality as an Advanced Training Tool

Preferred Student Study Discipline

Please nominate a discipline and/ or the broad field of education Computer Sciences

Project Scope

Detail the broad scope of the project. Please be as comprehensive as possible so universities can determine the relevant study outcomes for prospective students.

Defence will enhance their military platform (e.g. military vehicles, naval vessels, etc.) simulation and training systems over the next decade to support the introduction of new technologies and capabilities into the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

The Defence workforce will increase the number of operators and maintainers for these military platforms, predominantly with the younger ‘Millennial’ generation. This generation of Defence will become the future for the ADF who will be trained to operate and maintain the new platforms and capabilities utilising simulation and digital training systems.

Video games are played by 68% of all Australians. (Ref: Digital Australia Report 2016). The advancements in technology and graphic design continue to enhance the gaming experience, making it feel more realistic, and thus more relatable. It is an expectation from the millennial generation that the presentation of information is delivered in such a way that it is relatable to the user. It is also important that the experience is engaging to the user to ultimately improve the retention of information.

The following information is required to assist with the student nomination and selection process. Specific Requirements

Please indicate if you have any specific requirements regarding the student nomination and selection process and provide details of the requirements and the reasons for them. These may impact on the selection criteria for student nominations.

- Requires a student with a keen interest in Virtual Reality and related technologies. - Requires a student who is self-motivated and enjoys working in a small team environment. - Requires a student with knowledge in Computer Science. - A student who is an Australian permanent resident and eligible to obtain an Australian Defence security clearance for the potential of employment at the completion of their degree.

2017 Defence Honours Scholarship Program Application Form

Titl First Surname e Name Home Address Suburb State Postcod e Undergraduate Program Current Year of University Study Contact Contact Number Email Are you an Australian Yes No Citizen? Honours Project Name: Virtual Reality as an Advanced Training Tool

What interests you about this project and why are you a good match? Include relevant experience and skills.

Please provide a summary of your current studies and leadership abilities and how they would benefit the project (This may include community and sporting activities).

What are your future professional aspirations?

Have you been the recipient of any other scholarships? If yes, please list.

Signature of Student Date: Applicant:

Please confirm the relevant paperwork is attached:

2 Referee Statements (one must be from an academic supervisor) Academic Transcript Resume

For further information, contact Jane Liew, Department of State Development on (08) 8226 3136