Senior Scholarships

Fulbright Senior Scholarships are available to Australian citizens in a range of academic fields, including:

• Scholars of established reputation working in an academic institution who intend to teach or undertake research.
• Practising professionals who have established reputations in their fields.
• Senior members of academically-based professions who are currently engaged in the private practice of their profession.
• Recognised academic or professionals who have been invited to the United States by a tertiary institution, learned society or professional organisation for a significant short-term purpose (such as invited speakers at a national or international conference, major research program, provider of master classes or contributor to a major exhibition).

2009 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

The Commission offers up to three Fulbright Senior Scholarships annually. Fulbright Senior Scholarships are open to all fields of study and may include:.

• Fulbright Tasmania Scholarship sponsored by the Tasmanian Government and the University of Tasmania

Senior Scholarship benefits

• Travel allowance of A$3,675
• Dependants travel allowance of A$3,275
• Stipend of US$2,850 per month for a maximum of 6 months
• Dependants stipend of US$175 per month for a maximum of 6 months
• Establishment allowance of US$500
• Baggage allowance of US$100
• Transport and accommodation to attend an Orientation Program and Fulbright Presentation Dinner in Australia (March)
• Transport and accommodation to an Enrichment Seminar with international Fulbright Scholars in the U.S.
• Access to U.S., Australian and international Fulbright Scholars and distinguished alumni.

Duration

• Fulbright funding is for a maximum of six months only and applicants must demonstrate they have sufficient additional funds to support themselves and any dependants during their stay in the U.S.

Application information

Read the following sections under application information before you apply:

• Eligibility to apply
• Selection criteria and process
• Conditions of the scholarship
• Completing an application form
• FAQ's

Application and referee forms

Once you have read and understood the eligibility, conditions, and selection criteria, download the application and referee forms, specific to the Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship.

For further information

Contact the Program Manager at the Fulbright Commission. Click here to read stories from previous Fulbright Senior Scholars including:

• Professor Alessandro Frino
• Professor Mark Walker
• Associate Professor Catherine Turner
• Associate Professor David Whiteman
• Professor Peter Newman

For assistance in identifying a suitable U.S. educational institution contact your local U.S. Educational Advisor in Australia.