POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications for the 2012 Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarships are open 1 May to 18 October 2011.

Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarships are available to American citizens to engage in 8 - 12 months of research relevant to an American PhD in cooperation at an Australian university or educational institution; or to support enrolment in an Australian postgraduate program.

Fields of Study

The Commission offers thirteen Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship for U.S. citizens to visit Australia annually.

Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarships are open to all fields of study.

The Fulbright CSIRO Postgraduate Scholarship was established in 2008, with the first scholarship awarded in 2009. The Fulbright CSIRO Postgraduate Scholarship provides the opportunity for American citizens to undertake 8-12 months postgraduate research with Australia’s leading and largest science research organisation, CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation).

A Fulbright Scholarship opportunity in Australia was established for American graduates in the field of business or economics in 2009. The Fulbright ANU College of Business and Economics Postgraduate Scholarship provides the opportunity for American citizens to undertake 8-12 months postgraduate research with ANU College of Business and Economics. The first Scholarship was awarded in 2010.

Fulbright Scholarships in Climate Change and Clean Energy were announced by the Prime Minister of Australia the Hon Julia Gillard and U.S. Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton in November 2010, were established to increase collaboration on clean energy research and to address the social challenges of responding and adapting to the impact of climate change.

Postgraduate Scholarship Benefits

Postgraduate Scholarships are valued at up to AUD30,000 and include:

• Generous travel entitlement
• Monthly stipend for a maximum of 12 months
• Establishment and baggage allowances
• Australian Medicare health care coverage
• Transport and accommodation to an Enrichment Program whilst in Australia
• Professional network of U.S., Australian and international Fulbright Scholars and distinguished Alumni.

Australian universities have also, where possible, traditionally waived tuition fees for U.S. Fulbright Postgraduates who are enrolled in course work. (These waivers are given at the discretion of each institution and are to be negotiated between the scholar and their host institution).

Duration

• Fulbright Postgraduate Scholars must spend a minimum of one academic year (8 - 12 months) in Australia, the majority of which should be at their host institution.
• The Scholarship, initially for one academic year, may be extended but without funding from the Fulbright Commission.
• Fulbright funding is for the first 12 months only and applicants must be able to demonstrate they have sufficient additional funds to support for themselves and any dependants during their stay in Australia.

Applicant Information

For further information contact the Fulbright Advisor at your U.S. University or go to IIE

Timeline

May 1	Applications Open Application Forms are available at IIE
October 18	Applications Close
November – December	IIE’s National Selection Committee convenes.
January	Short listed U.S. app
February	Australia’s National Selection Committee makes the final selection and recommendation to the Australian-American Fulbright Commission Board for approval.
March	Applicants are notified of the selection outcomes (pending final approval by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board in the United States).
July 1 – June 30	Fulbright Scholarships are to be taken-up in the following year after July 1st. Scholarships must be started after July 1st and before June 30th.

Choosing an Australian host university

Beyond the professional network of your colleagues and supervisors see Study in Australia for a list of Australian university web sites. For a complete list of Australian universities please see the Universities Australia website.

Application Forms

The application form can be completed online through IIE . Follow the links to the appropriate application form and information.

Further Information

Australia has a wide range of excellent educational institutions, including 38 universities offering various forms of undergraduate and postgraduate study and research (see links below for more detail). Over 180,000 international students come to Australia to study each year.

Australia is a politically stable, safe and friendly country that welcomes international students and visitors. It has excellent living standards, with lower studying and living costs when generally compared with the United States.

Australian universities have more institutional links with U.S. universities than any other country in the world and Australian universities annually host over 5,000 United States study abroad students.