Fulbright Northern Territory Scholarship (funded by the Northern Territory Government, Charles Darwin University, and Menzies School of Health Research)

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About the Award

This award supports research relevant to the Northern Territory and assists in building international research links between the Northern Territory and the United States. This award offers outstanding researchers the opportunity to broaden their professional, educational, and cultural horizons, and to then return and share the experience with their local community.

This award is supported by the Northern Territory government, Charles Darwin University, and the Menzies School of Health Research. It is open to postgraduate, postdoctoral, and scholar applicants.

Category

Postgraduate: Visiting Student Researcher

Postdoctoral

Scholar

Program Duration

6–8 months (Visiting Student Researcher and Postdoctoral)

4 months (Scholar)

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.

For more details on general eligibility criteria, see the Australian Applicants page

Must have a letter of invitation from proposed host institution.

Must be associated with an institution in the Northern Territory that will benefit from the proposed Fulbright program.

Visiting Student Researchers: Must be enrolled in a postgraduate degree at an Australian institution. Must not complete their postgraduate degree prior to completion of Fulbright program.

Scholar applicants: must have a PhD

Postdoctoral applicants: PhD must have been conferred in the past 5 years* at the time of the application.

* Applicants may be in their final year of their PhD research if applying for a postdoctoral award. PhD must be conferred before commencing program.

Career breaks may be considered – please contact the Fulbright team via [email protected]

Special Application Requirements

Must provide an award statement in the application which clearly outlines the benefit of the proposed program of research to a topic or issue relevant to the Northern Territory.

Award Benefits

Monthly Stipend: for the duration of the program based on the current 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.

About the Sponsor

The Northern Territory is in situated in the northern-central area of Australia with the coastal borders facing the Timor Sea, the Arafura Sea and the Gulf of Carpentaria. Approximately 48% of the Northern Territory land is Aboriginal land.

Charles Darwin University’s main campus is in the city of Darwin, focused on collaboration with First Nations peoples, our communities and industries, government, with goals of addressing the needs of the Northern Territory and regional, rural, and remote people nationally and globally.

The Menzies School of Health Research is an independent research institute improving health outcomes through strong community partnerships across Australia and the Asia-Pacific. It advances health equity through research excellence and capacity building.

Fulbright Northern Territory Scholarship (funded by the Northern Territory Government, Charles Darwin University, and Menzies School of Health Research)

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