The Fulbright Scholar Award (funded by the Regional Universities Network of Australia – RUN) supports research projects undertaken at any of the network’s six member institutions. This award is open to tenured U.S. academics at the level of associate or full professor to conduct a program of collaborative research in one of RUN’s three collaborative research themes: Crops and Foods for the Future, Health and Well-being of the Regions, or New Industries. 

Scholars are based at one RUN university of their choice and can visit other RUN universities during their program. A travel allowance is provided for the scholar to travel between locations. 

Specialisation

Relevant areas of research under each theme are listed below: 

Crops and Foods for the Future  Agriculture  Horticulture  Animal production  Veterinary sciences  Fisheries sciences  Environmental sciences  Land & agriculture management  Crop and pasture production  Food systems management  Agricultural supply chains  Education and extension

Health and Well-being of the Regions  Biomedical Science  Dentistry  Nursing  Epidemiology  Health systems & health  Workforce development  Public health & health services  Complementary/alternative medicines  Neuroscience  Infection prevention, infectious diseases in regional areas  Data analytics & health security  Security & emergency management  Community resilience  Wildlife health  Disaster management  Telehealth

New Industries  Agricultural Biotechnology  Food waste management  Materials Engineering  Waste recycling  Renewable energy  Security

Category

Scholar

Program Duration

4 months

Number of Awards

1 award

 

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 include a Letter of Invitation from one of the RUN member institutions with the application. Must be at associate or full professor level with relevant disciplinary experience.

 

Award Benefits

• Monthly stipend: for a maximum period of 4 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). 
• Domestic Conference Travel Allowance: to assist with visits to other RUN institutions.

• 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. 

 

About the Sponsor

The Regional Universities Network (RUN) is a network of six Australian regional universities with a shared commitment to playing a transformative role in their regions.  The foundation members are Charles Sturt University, CQ University Australia, Southern Cross University, Federation University, University of New England, and University of Southern Queensland.   Through educational and research contributions to regional economic, social, cultural and environmental development, the RUN member universities play an important and distinctive role in advancing Australia’s national prosperity, productivity and identity.

 

Contact Information

Regional Universities Network 

Mr Alec Webb, CEO Regional Universities Network: [email protected] 

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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