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Fulbright Scholarship (funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency)

Fulbright Scholarship

funded by the NIAA

About the Award

The Fulbright Scholarship (funded by NIAA) was established to recognize leaders’ commitment to achieving excellence, while seeking an international perspective and collaboration through their studies/research.

This scholarship supports students and scholars who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to undertake a research program in the U.S. The award is available in any field of academic study, across visiting student researcher, postdoctoral, and scholar categories.

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

Must have a letter of invitation from proposed host institution.

Must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Visiting Student Researchers: Must be enrolled in a postgraduate degree at an Australian institution. Must not complete their postgraduate degree prior to completion of Fulbright program.

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 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 plus baggage allowance (capped at AUD$4,000 including baggage allowance up to AUD$300).

Settling-in Allowance:

$1,393.

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.