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Fulbright Generation250 Scholarship (U.S. Scholars)

Fulbright Generation250 Scholarship (U.S. Scholars)

About the Award

About the Award

The Fulbright Generation250 Scholarship is a special one-off bilateral scholarship program established to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America in 2026 and celebrate the enduring strength of the Australia–United States Alliance.

Created as part of the wider Freedom 250 anniversary initiative, the scholarship reflects the shared commitment of Australia and the United States to advancing innovation, security, prosperity, and international collaboration through education and research exchange.

The program will support two Australian scholars and two American scholars to undertake high-impact research and collaboration in disciplines that directly contribute to the strategic, technological, and economic priorities shared by both nations.

The scholarship also recognises the historic role of the Fulbright Program in strengthening bilateral understanding and cooperation across generations of leaders, researchers, policymakers, and innovators.

Field of Study

Applications are invited in disciplines aligned with shared Australia–United States strategic priorities, including:

Critical Minerals, Rare Earths, and Resources Security

Geoscience
Mining and resources engineering
Metallurgy
Supply chain and logistics
Environmental science (resource applications)
Materials science

Defence, Strategic Studies, and Indo-Pacific Security

Strategic and defence studies
International security
Naval and maritime studies
Nuclear policy
Indo-Pacific regional studies

Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Technologies, and Cyber Security

Artificial intelligence
Machine learning
Quantum computing and sensing
Cyber security
Data science
Advanced computing

Space and Emerging Technologies

Aerospace engineering
Space systems
Astrophysics
Robotics
Autonomous systems

Purpose of the Scholarship

The Fulbright Generation250 Scholarship is designed to:

Strengthen Australia–United States collaboration in strategically important fields
Advance research and innovation that contributes to the security and prosperity of both nations
Foster enduring institutional and professional partnerships
Promote knowledge exchange between leading Australian and American researchers and practitioners
Celebrate the role of the Fulbright Program in advancing bilateral understanding over eight decades
Scholars will undertake projects that demonstrate the potential for long-term impact, bilateral cooperation, and public benefit.

Contact Information

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Outreach and Recruitment: Institute of International Education (IIE), East Asia and the Pacific enquiries: [email protected]

Eligibility

General 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 (exceptions may apply – please see Eligibility and Conditions).

Must not have already commenced this project in Australia.

Award Criteria

Must have a letter of invitation from proposed host institution in Australia.

Must be at associate or full professor level with relevant disciplinary experience.

Must propose a project aligned with one or more of the identified priority areas.

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).

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.