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Fulbright Professional Scholarship In Australian-American Alliance Studies (funded by DFAT)

About the Award 

The Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Australian-American Alliance Studies (funded by DFAT) is awarded to Australian academics and professionals, with aims to advance scholarship in the priority fields of strategic studies, technology, and innovation. The grantee will promote the exchange of ideas, research collaboration, and cultural understanding between Australian and American scholars as well as the institutions that host them. 

 

The program was established in 2001 by the Australian Government, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) as a contribution to Australia’s ANZUS 50th Anniversary commemorations. The aim for establishing this exchange is to contribute in a practical way to contemporary scholarship on the Australian-U.S. alliance relationship. It is a condition of the scholarship that the recipient produces a tangible contribution to contemporary debate in their area of specialisation in the format of a report, which can be used by DFAT, and/or published with an appropriate accreditation. 

 

Category 

Professional 

 

Program Duration 

4 months 

 

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. 
  • Must have a letter of invitation from proposed institution 
  • Professional Applicants: PhD not required. Applicants should instead demonstrate experience in sectors associated with the Alliance. 

      OR  

  • Scholar Applicants: must have minimum 8-10 years’ experience in field (including PhD program) 
  • The recipient must produce a tangible contribution to contemporary debate in their area of specialisation in the format of a report, which can be used by DFAT, and/or published with an appropriate accreditation. Priority fields 
  • Strategic Studies 
  • Technology 
  • Innovation  

Award Benefits 

  • Monthly stipend: for 4-8 months based on the current approved MMR. 
  • 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). 
  • Settling-in allowance: USD$2,833. 
  • 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. 

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