About this scholarship

 

The Fulbright Program is the flagship foreign exchange scholarship program of the United States of America, aimed at increasing binational research collaboration, cultural understanding, and the exchange of ideas.

Fulbright Scholarships enable Australian students and researchers to undertake a master’s degree (1-2 year), PhD research (4-8 months), postdoctoral research (4-8 months) or short term research projects (4 months) at any U.S. university and in any field.

Field of study

All study fields

Eligibility

Scholarship type

Prestigious

Student type

Domestic

Study level

Postgraduate/Masters, and Graduate certificate, Postgraduate research (HDR)

Selection bases

Academic merit

Applicants must:

  • Have Australian citizenship (or non-US dual citizenship)
  • hold undergraduate degree
  • 2-year home residency rules apply for previous U.S. J1 via holders

Applicants who have been successful in securing a Rhodes, John Monash or Ramsay scholarship are not eligible for a Fulbright Scholarship.

Selection criteria

  • Achievement relevant to opportunity
  • Relevance of proposed project to Fulbright ethos, and rationale for study/research in the U.S.
  • Impact and outcomes of proposed study/research
  • Ambassadorial skills

How to apply

Visit https://www.fulbright.org.au/applicants/australian-applicants/ for application information.

Key scholarship details

 

Application period

Open for applications

01-Feb to 01-Jul

Value

-

Number of scholarships awarded

-

Application requirement

An application is required for this scholarship.

Additional information

  • Valued at $30,000 - $500,000 (depending on award category and program length)
  • Monthly stipend for duration of program for an individual based on the current approved MMR.
  • Partial tuition allowance (subject to funding availability, specified at time of offer)
  • Round-trip, economy class airfare directly to and from the scholar’s home city and the city of the host institution (capped at AUD$4,000).
  • Settling-in allowance.
  • A limited Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE) Health Benefits Plan, designed by the U.S. Department of State and administered by Seven Corners, Inc.
  • Orientation and networking opportunities.
  • Support from the Commission prior to and during program.

Visit https://www.fulbright.org.au/applicants/australian-applicants/ for application information.

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Prerecorded information session:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl28b2nWWQ8

Website link

Contact us

Fulbright Australia

If you have any questions about this scholarship, reach out to our team.

Fulbright@fulbright.org.au

+61 2 6260 4460