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Fulbright Scholar Award (funded by RUN)

Fulbright Scholar Award

Funded by the Regional Universities Network of Australia (RUN)

About the Award

The Fulbright Scholar Award (funded by the Regional Universities Network of Australia – RUN) supports research projects undertaken at any of the network’s six member institutions. This award is open to tenured U.S. academics at the level of associate or full professor to conduct a program of collaborative research in one of RUN’s three collaborative research themes: Crops and Foods for the Future, Health and Well-being of the Regions, or New Industries.

Scholars are based at one RUN university of their choice and can visit other RUN universities during their program. A travel allowance is provided for the scholar to travel between locations.

Contact Information

Mr Alec Webb, CEO Regional Universities Network: [email protected]

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 include a Letter of Invitation from one of the RUN member institutions with the application.

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

Must be in relevant areas of research below:

Crops and Foods for the Future

Agriculture
Horticulture
Animal production
Veterinary sciences
Fisheries sciences
Environmental sciences
Land & agriculture management
Crop and pasture production
Food systems management
Agricultural supply chains
Education and extension

Health and Well-being of the Regions

Biomedical Science
Dentistry
Nursing
Epidemiology
Health systems & health
Workforce development
Public health & health services
Complementary/alternative medicines
Neuroscience
Infection prevention, infectious diseases in regional areas
Data analytics & health security
Security & emergency management
Community resilience
Wildlife health
Disaster management
Telehealth

New Industries

Agricultural Biotechnology
Food waste management
Materials Engineering
Waste recycling
Renewable energy
Security

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).

Domestic Conference Travel Allowance:

To assist with visits to other RUN 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.