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Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award

General Category

About the Award

Each year, the Australian-American Fulbright Commission awards several Scholar (General Category) awards to senior U.S. academics and qualified professional candidates. These awards are available in any discipline and support research projects undertaken at an Australian institution.

In addition to conducting research, awardees are encouraged to collaborate with faculty and students through activities such as consulting on curriculum, participating in graduate/faculty seminars, or giving guest lectures or workshops. Applications should demonstrate plans for such activities. Please note that paid work cannot be undertaken in Australia while on a Fulbright Scholarship in accordance with visa regulations, and thus awardees cannot teach intensive seminars or coursework.

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.

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.