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Fulbright Northern Territory Scholarship

Fulbright Northern Territory Scholarship

Funded by the Northern Territory Government, Charles Darwin University, and Menzies School of Health Research

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.

Eligibility

General 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.

Award Criteria

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.

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

Scholar applicants: Must have a PhD.

* 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]

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.

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.