The Fulbright Don DeBats Distinguished Chair in Politics and Public Policy (funded by Flinders University) supports outstanding U.S. full or associate professors with distinguished academic careers and significant publication and teaching records to conduct collaborative research at Flinders University for 4-5 months. 

Housed within the Jeff Bleich Centre for Democracy and Disruptive Technologies (JBC), the Distinguished Chair will be affiliated with the College of Business, Government and Law and will be encouraged to collaborate with the College. 

Specialisation

The successful candidate’s project will contribute to one or more of the three JBC research themes:

• Democracy, Participation, and Human Rights
• Defense, Security, and Space
• Artificial Intelligence, Social Media, and Disruptive Technologies

Category

Distinguished Chair

Program Duration

4-5 months

Number of Awards

1 award

Eligibility

Award Benefits

• Monthly stipend: for a maximum of 5 months (minimum 4 months).

• Accommodation Allowance:for a maximum period of 5 months (minimum 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 Australian 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

Flinders University’s research focuses on practical, real-world problems, working with industry, government and communities to improve health, sustainability, technology and society, while building strong research skills and future expertise.

Contact Information

Flinders University

Please contact Rodrigo Praino from Flinders University via [email protected] to discuss projects and obtain the required letter. 

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]