About the Award 

The Fulbright Scholar Award (funded by Kansas State University) is awarded to senior academics, government scientists or other key researchers to undertake a collaborative project at Kansas State University in the United States. Successful applicants will work with a tenured or tenure-track colleague at Kansas State on a significant collaborative short-term research program in any academic discipline. 

 

Kansas State University is seeking: 

• Scholars of established reputation working in an academic or research institution academics (generally at Associate Professor or Full Professor level). 

• Practising professionals who have established reputations in their fields. 

• Senior members of academically-based professions who are currently engaged in the private practice of their profession. 

For further information on this scholarship and to obtain a Letter of Invitation to Kansas State University, please contact Professor John Leslie, Head of Kansas State Plant Pathology Department. For more information on Kansas State’s research strengths please visit the Kansas State University website. 

 

Category 

Scholar 

 

Program Duration 

4 months 

 

Number of Awards 

1 award 

 

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 link below).  Must not have already commenced this degree or 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.

Must have a letter of invitation from Kansas State University.  Professional Scholars only: Practising professionals with significant experience (10 years +) in their field may apply for this award without a PhD.  Scholar applicants only: must have a minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in a related field (including PhD program).  In one of the following disciplines:  Business Analytics  Computer Engineering  Computer Science  Data Science  Electrical Engineering  Mechanical Engineering

 

Award Benefits 

• Monthly stipend: for the duration of the program duration. 

• Travel stipend: round-trip, economy class airfare directly to and from the scholar’s home city and the city of the host institution (capped at AUD$4,000). 

• Accommodation: provided by Kansas State valued at USD$2,000 per month.  

• Dependent Allowance: USD$3,000 where dependents accompany the scholar for at least 80% of the program. 

• Domestic Conference Travel Allowance: USD$1,000. 

• 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. 

 

About the Sponsor 

Kansas State University is a public university with three campuses located across the midwestern state. The oldest campus located in Manhattan, Kansas was founded in 1863, originally as an agriculturally focused college. Since then, Kansas State has expanded its higher education offering to research in service in various disciplines under the mission to “propel humanity”   For further information on this scholarship and to obtain a Letter of Invitation to Kansas State University, please contact Professor John Leslie, Head of Kansas State Plant Pathology Department. For more information on Kansas State’s research strengths please visit the Kansas State University website.

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