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Eligibility:

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission offers scholarships to individuals seeking to undertake postdoctoral research in the U.S. for a period of 4 – 10 months, who have completed their PhD in the past 5 years or who will have their PhD conferral before the proposed date of departure.

Please see the APPLICANT INFORMATION page for general information regarding Fulbright qualities, eligibility requirements, award conditions, interview processes and our  FAQ PAGE for answers to commonly asked questions.

All applications are considered for the general Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship, however, eligible applicants may elect to be considered for additional sponsored scholarship opportunities.

Postdoctoral Scholarships
Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarships (General)	Individuals seeking to undertake postdoctoral research, who have completed their PhD in the past 5 years or who will have their PhD conferral before the proposed date of departure. These awards support a 4 – 10 month position.
Fulbright Future Scholarships  Funded by The Kinghorn Foundation	Individuals seeking to undertake postdoctoral research in the fields of science or business, who have completed their PhD in the past 5 years or who will have their PhD conferral before the proposed date of departure. These awards support a 4 – 10 month position.
Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship (Vice Chancellor’s Fellowship) Funded by RMIT University	Individuals seeking to undertake research from one of a broad variety of fields (advanced manufacturing and fabrication, advanced materials, biomedical health and innovation, design and creative practice, global business innovation, information and systems engineering, social change, urban futures) in the U.S. as part of a three-year research fellowship commitment with RMIT University through the Vice Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship. This award supports a 4 – 10 month position in the U.S.
Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship Funded by Monash University	Individuals seeking to undertake postdoctoral candidate research in areas of importance to Monash University which directly address the grand challenges of our time, regardless of disciplinary background. In addition to academic merit, the projects must help strengthen the Australian bilateral relationship with the United States. The award supports a 4 – 10 month position.
Fulbright Indigenous Scholarship Funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency	For an Indigenous applicant to undertake a research or study program in the United States in any discipline. The award supports a 4 – 10 month position.
Fulbright State/ Territory Awards	The Northern Territory and Tasmania sponsor scholarships annually for applicants whose projects foster research and/or industry relevant to their home state/territory; and assist in building international research links between the state and U.S. researchers and institutions. These awards support a 4 – 10 month position.

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