About the Award 

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission awards several General Category Scholar awards annually. These awards are available in any discipline and sponsor research programs that enhance bilateral relations and embody the mission of the Fulbright program and Commission. 

 

Category 

Scholar 

 

Program Duration 

4 months 

 

Number of Awards 

Number of awards is dependent on funding 

 

Eligibility 

General Criteria

Award Specific Criteria

Must be an Australian citizen.  Must not be a dual citizen of the U.S.  Must be residing in Australia at the time of application (exceptions may apply – please see Eligibility and Conditions).  Must not have already commenced this project in the U.S.  Must not have held a J1 or J2 visa in the 24 months before program commences.  Must hold an undergraduate degree.  For more details on general eligibility criteria, see the Australian Applicants page

Must have a letter of invitation from proposed host institution. Must have a PhD.

 

Award Benefits 

• Monthly Stipend: for 4 months based on the current approved approved Monthly Maintenance Rate set by the U.S. Department of State.  

• International Travel Allowance: round-trip, economy class airfare directly to and from the scholar’s home city and the city of the host institution plus baggage allowance (capped at AUD$4,000 including baggage allowance up to AUD$300). 

• Settling-in Allowance: USD$1,393. 

• Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE): a limited Health Benefits Plan designed by the U.S. Department of State and administered by Seven Corners, Inc. Please note this plan is NOT an insurance policy. 

• Orientation and Gala: travel, accommodation, transport and meals at the Fulbright Orientation and Gala Presentation Dinner. 

• Visa: J1 visa (and J2 for traveling family members*) organized by the Fulbright program. 

• Support and Guidance: from the Commission prior to and during program.

 

*J2 visas are contingent on eligibility, including whether or not the dependent has held a previous J1/J2 visa and duration of stay with the awardee. Only spouses and children under 21 are eligible for J2 visas. 

 

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