Fulbright Australia, United Kingdom, U.S. (AUKUS) Award

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The Fulbright AUKUS Scholar Award seeks to support projects that engage the opportunities and challenges of the AUKUS partnership. Announced in 2021, AUKUS is a trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States intended to “promote a free and open Indo-Pacific that is secure and stable.”

In accordance with the Fulbright values, this fellowship will invite scholars to forward innovation and collaboration between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States and to help solve common challenges that impact the Indo-Pacific, the trilateral partners, and the world.

This award will fund up to four U.S. scholars to pursue projects in both the U.K. and Australia.

The AUKUS Scholar Award supports projects through an interdisciplinary, collaborative model that will inform policy and support a more secure, peaceful, and sustainable Indo-Pacific future. This includes research focused on international maritime security and nuclear deterrence as well as approaches seeking to understand or combat the combined risk that climate change poses for the region and each member of the trilateral agreement. This award focuses on the strength of bringing together scholars from diverse cultural backgrounds, training, and disciplines to collaborate on topics of importance to the three nations, the Indo-Pacific region, and our global community.

Specialisation

Applications are sought in all appropriate specialisations. However, the following broad themes impacting the trilateral partnership or the Indo-Pacific will be especially welcome: International Maritime Security; Nuclear Deterrence; Nuclear Waste Management; Maritime Law & Technologies; the Ethics of AI & Autonomous Capabilities; Climate & Food Security; Cyber and Information Security and Diplomatic History.

Scholarship Eligibility

Specific to this award:

• Must include Letters of Invitation from relevant Australian and UK host institutions with the application.
• A master’s degree or higher is required.
• Project proposals need to outline a clear link between the UK and Australia within the AUKUS framework.

General criteria for all Fulbright Awards:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must not be a dual citizen of Australia
• Must be residing in U.S. at the time of application
• Must not have already commenced this degree or project in Australia

Scholarship Entitlements

• A monthly stipend for a maximum of 9 months (minimum 6 months)
• An international travel entitlement
• An allowance to assist with visits to other RUN institutions
• Eligibility to apply for coverage under Australian Medicare (Scholar only)
• A limited Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE) 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
• Support from the Fulbright Commission to assist with administration, visas and general enquiries.
• Dependents of scholars who will be enrolled in the Australian public school system in grades K-12 may have tuition fees waived.
• Orientation and networking opportunities.
• Support from the Commission prior to and during program.

For details on entitlements please click ‘Apply Now’ below.

Institute of International Education (IIE)

Fulbright Team

Please contact the Fulbright scholarships team for any queries related to entitlements or application processes via: [email protected]

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