Fulbright Scholarships

This scholarship is administered externally

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.

SUMMARY

SCHOLARSHIP TYPE

Prestigious

VALUE

Scholarship amounts vary according to the length and type of scholarship, but a typical post-graduate scholarship is valued at $40,000. Approximately 60-80 on offer

APPLICATION PERIOD

01-Feb to 01-Jul

Student types
Domestic
Student levels
Master Degree, Postgraduate coursework, Postgraduate research, Graduate Certificate
Selection bases
Academic merit

Field of study

All study fields

Eligibility

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

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.