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Fulbright Scholar Award (funded by Florida Polytechnic University)

Fulbright Scholar Award

Funded by Florida Polytechnic University

About the Award

The Fulbright Scholar Award (funded by Florida Polytechnic University) affords Australian scholars, postdoctoral candidates, and visiting student researchers the opportunity to undertake research that is strategically aligned to Florida Polytech’s research priority areas.

A Letter of Invitation is not required, and we encourage applicants who do not have existing connections with Florida Polytechnic University to apply.

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

Propose a project in one of the following disciplines:

Engineering Management
Computer Science
Data Science
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

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.

Benefits

Monthly Stipend:

For the duration of the program.

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.