Postdoctoral Scholarships
Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarships are available to Australian citizens to engage in 3 - 12 months of postdoctoral research or professional training in the United States. The scholarship is aimed at applicants who have recently completed a PhD. [Note: Your thesis must be lodged prior to submitting your Fulbright application]. The scholarship is generally offered to applicants who are no more than three years post-PhD, however, applicants who are four to five years postdoctoral and present a strong case will be considered. All else being equal, preference will be given to applicants who have not yet gained tenure at an institution.
2009 APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED.
The Commission offers two to three Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarships annually. Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarships are open to all fields of study and may include:
- Indigenous Scholarship supported by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
- Fulbright State Scholarships support study or research related to a topic or issue of importance to that state.
- Queensland Scholarship established by the QLD Government and all the QLD based universities
- Tasmania Scholarship sponsored by the Tasmanian Government and the University of Tasmania
- Victoria Scholarship established by the Victorian Government and all the Victorian based universities
- Western Australia Scholarship established by the W.A. Government and W.A. based universities, companies and individuals
Postdoctoral Scholarship benefits
- Travel allowance of A$4,500
- Dependant travel allowance of A$4,100
- Stipend of US$1,825 per month for a maximum of 12 months
- Dependant stipend of US$155 per month for a maximum of 12 months
- Establishment allowance of US$1000
- Excess baggage allowance of US$100
- Transport and accommodation to attend an Orientation Program and the 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.
(Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholars who also receive a salary related to their postdoctoral position in the U.S., at or above the value of the Fulbright stipend, will be granted a set amount of A$20,000)
Duration
- Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholars must spend a minimum of 3 months and maximum of 12 months in the U.S.
- Fulbright funding is for the first 12 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 Honorary Secretary of the Selection Committee in your state of residence. If you are a resident of the Australian Capital Territory or the Northern Territory, contact the Program Manager at the Fulbright Commission. Click here to read stories from previous Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholars:
To assist in identifying a suitable U.S. educational institution contact your local U.S. Educational Advisor in Australia.