Senior Scholarships

Applications for the 2012 Fulbright Australian Scholarships have closed. Applications for the 2013 Fulbright Australian Scholarships will open on 1 June 2012.

Fulbright Senior Scholarships are available to Australian citizens who are:

• 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).

In addition to the general Senior Scholarships there are also up to three sponsored or state Senior Scholarships available:

• Fulbright Professional or Senior Scholarship in Nuclear Science and Technology sponsored by ANSTO
• Fulbright Northern Territory Scholarship is supported by the NT Government, Charles Darwin University and corporate sponsor, Blackboard
• Fulbright Tasmania Scholarship sponsored by the Tasmanian Government and the University of Tasmania

Senior Scholarship benefits

• Scholarship valued at up to USD 30,000 and includes:

• Generous travel entitlement
• Monthly stipend for up to six months
• Establishment and baggage allowances
• Dependents travel and monthly allowance
• 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.

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

 

For further information

Contact the Manager, Scholarships and Strategic Engagement 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
• Professor Jiyuan Tu

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

For general information on how to apply and applications please refer to Application Information.