Fulbright Scholar Award Opportunities

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Applications are currently closed and will reopen in 2020

Who can apply?

Academics (at associate professor or full professorial level) and mid-career professionals (with an undergraduate qualification and minimum 10 years’ work experience) to undertake research and/or training in the United States for 3-4 months in any discipline. Please note that applicants can be considered for multiple awards by noting this in the Australian Applicant checklist and attaching it to your application.

Entitlements including:

Scholarship entitlements vary per award; please see individual scholarships listed below for details. Awards generally include:

a living allowance
travel allowance for international flights to/from the United States
dependent allowance (if applicable)
ASPE medical insurance of up to A$100,000 (for the scholar only)
attendance at the Orientation Program, Showcase & Gala Presentation Dinner
enrichment activities in the United States with other international Fulbright scholars
access to a professional network of distinguished Australian and American Fulbright alumni
ongoing assistance from the Commission with visas, enrichment opportunities and pastoral care
media and publicity support
applicants need to read the eligibility & conditions section of the Australian Applicants page.

All applications are considered for the general Fulbright Scholar Awards, however eligible applicants may elect to be considered for an additional sponsored scholarship opportunity.

Scholar Awards

Fulbright Scholar Awards

For academics (at associate professor or full professorial level) and mid-career professionals (with an undergraduate qualification and minimum 10 years work experience) to undertake research and/or training in the United States in any discipline.

Fulbright Future Scholarships

Funded by The Kinghorn Foundation

Academics (at associate professor or full professorial level) and mid-career professionals to undertake research and/or training in the fields of business or science. These awards support 3-4 month positions.

Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Non-Profit Leadership

Funded by the Centenary Foundation and supported by the Australian Scholarships Foundation

For professionals in the non-profit sector to undertake a program of research and/or professional development in the U.S. with an approved U.S. charitable organisation. Applicants must be from an Australian not-for-profit organisation.

Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Australian-United States Alliance Studies

Funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

For early/mid-career academics or professionals from public/private fields associated with the alliance to conduct research into contemporary aspects of the Australian – U.S. alliance (defense/security) and broader bilateral relationship (trade/economics/politics) of interest to both alliance partners.

Fulbright Professional Coral Sea Scholarship (Business/ Industry)

For early/mid-career professionals seeking to undertake a short course of study or research regarding an identified problem or opportunity relevant to Australian industry or business. This scholarship was originally established in 1992 by the Coral Sea Commemorative Council to recognise the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea.

Fulbright Professional Scholarship In Vocational Education and Training

Funded by the Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business

For individuals in the vocational education and training sector or training leaders in business and industry; including teachers, managers, and administrators, of private and public registered training organisations; people who are leading vocational education and training strategies within their business; staff within universities that teach in the training/skills sector.

Fulbright Senior Scholarship

Funded by Kansas State University

For individuals at associate professor or full professorial level seeking to undertake a collaborative project at Kansas State University.

Fulbright Indigenous Scholarship

Funded by the National Indigenous Australian Agency

For an Indigenous applicant to undertake a research or study program in the United States in any discipline and scholarship category (Postgraduate, Postdoctoral, Scholar)

Fulbright State/ Territory Awards

The ACT, NT and Tasmania sponsor scholarships annually for applicants whose projects encourage and profile research relevant to their home state; and assist in building international research links between the state and U.S. researchers and institutions.

Fulbright Scholar Award

Funded by Florida Polytechnic University

Open to academics at the level of associate professor or full professor, this Fulbright Scholar Award will afford Australian scholars the opportunity to undertake research and teach classes that are strategically aligned to Florida Polytech’s research priority areas.