Fulbright RMIT Vice-Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (funded by RMIT University)

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About the Award

The Fulbright RMIT Vice-Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (funded by RMIT University) enables an exceptional postdoctoral candidate to undertake research in the United States. This award aims to solidify the relationship between RMIT and the U.S. host institution.

The successful candidate will receive a 3-year Vice Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at RMIT which includes the Fulbright postdoctoral scholarship component of 3-10 months.

For further information, contact [email protected] or visit the RMIT website.

Category

Postdoctoral

Program Duration

3 years (inclusive of 4-10 month Fulbright component).

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 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.

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

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

Must have a letter of invitation from proposed host institution.

Must not hold a continuing academic appointment at RMIT.

If awarded, must commence fellowship at RMIT prior to departure for Fulbright program.

* 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

Applicants do not need to have a current or past affiliation with RMIT.

Applicants must provide a statement outlining how their research aligns with one or more of RMIT’s Strategic Research Priority Areas and which academic school best aligns with their research.

Award Benefits

Monthly Stipend: for 4-10 months 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 (capped at AUD$4,000).

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.

Vice-Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Benefits

Competitive Salary Package: 3-year fixed term (in addition to stipend during the Fulbright scholarship period).

Support: Access to structured research training and mentoring support.

Training: Access to Impact Awareness Training and Impact Pathway Planning.

Team Project: Focus on interdisciplinary team-based research projects.

Further information: see the RMIT website.

About the Sponsor

RMIT University is a global university of technology, design and enterprise. One of Australia’s original education institutions founded in 1887, RMIT now has 99,000 students including 17,865 at postgraduate level. The University enjoys a reputation for excellence in professional and practical education, applied and innovative research, and engagement with the needs of industry and the cities in which we are located.

Research at RMIT aims to solve critical global problems and to create value from research which provides others outside the academic community pathways to deliver the ultimate positive economic, social and environmental impacts.

Fulbright RMIT Vice-Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (funded by RMIT University)

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