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Each year, the Australian-American Fulbright Commission awards several Postdoctoral (General Category) awards. These awards are available in any discipline and sponsor research programs that enhance bilateral relations and embody the mission of the Fulbright program. 

Specialisation

These awards are available in any field/discipline.

Category

Postdoctoral

Program Duration

6-8 months

Number of Awards

Number of awards is dependent on funding.

 

Eligibility

General Criteria	Award Specific Criteria
Must be a U.S. citizen. Must not be a dual citizen of Australia.  Must be residing in the U.S. at the time of application. Must not have already commenced a related project in Australia.	Must include a Letter of Invitation from the proposed host institution with the application. This scholarship is open to researchers who have completed their PhD in the past 5 years.

 

Award Benefits

• Monthly stipend: for a maximum period of 8 months (minimum 6 months).

• International Travel allowance: 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). 

• Australian Medicare: eligibility to apply for coverage (awardee only, not dependents). 

• 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. 

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

 

Contact Information

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Outreach and Recruitment

Institute of International Education (IIE), East Asia and the Pacific enquiries: [email protected]

Fulbright Australia Team

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

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