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Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship (funded by the University of Newcastle)

Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship

Funded by The University of Newcastle

About the Award

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.

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 hold an undergraduate degree.

Must not have already commenced this project in Australia.

Award Criteria

Must include a Letter of Invitation from the University of Newcastle.

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).

Must propose a project 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

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 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.