The Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship (funded by the University of Newcastle) supports two postdoctoral scholars to undertake research in a priority research area at the University of Newcastle, Australia. This award provides scholars with the opportunity to contribute to the bilateral relationship between the United States and Australia during a 4–10-month program.  

Specialisation

The University of Newcastle is seeking applicants in the following priority research areas: 

• Architecture and Built Environment
• Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
• Business
• Education
• Engineering
• Life Sciences
• Health Sciences
• Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Work
• Law
• Mathematical and Physical Sciences
• Medicine and Public Health
• Nursing and Midwifery
• Psychology
• Data Science and Statistics
• Computing and Information Technologies

Further information can be found on the University of Newcastle website.

Category

Postdoctoral

Program Duration

4-10 months

Number of Awards

2 awards

 

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 the University of Newcastle with the application.  This scholarship is open to researchers who have completed their PhD in the past two to three years (up to five years under extenuating circumstances).

 

Award Benefits

• Monthly stipend: for a maximum period of 10 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

The University of Newcastle’s research spans health and wellbeing, energy and sustainability, industry and technological innovation, and community and social futures. UoN places strong focus on research that addresses real-world challenges and delivers benefits at local, national, and global levels.

 

Contact Information

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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