Australia-USA Mobility Fund
The Australia-USA Mobility Fund supports Australian health researchers in hosting senior US scientists for short-term, collaborative research visits, with a focus on cancer and health-related natural sciences.
Funder: Australian Academy of Science
Due Dates: September 16, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to A$5,000 (ex GST) per award for a 14–28 day visit; covers airfare (up to A$2,500) and living allowance (up to A$2,500).
Summary: Supports Australian PhD candidates and early-career researchers to host senior US-based researchers for short, collaborative visits in health-related natural sciences.
Key Information: Preference given to cancer-related research; accommodation must be covered by the Australian host institution.
Description
The Australia-USA Mobility Fund is designed to strengthen research expertise, collaboration, and international partnerships by enabling emerging Australian health researchers to host senior United States-based researchers for short, focused visits. Administered by the Australian Academy of Science, the program is particularly aimed at PhD candidates and early-career researchers (within five years post-PhD) in Australia. The initiative supports research in any health-related field of natural science, with a strong preference for cancer-related projects. Through mentorship, methods development, and collaborative activities, the program aims to foster long-term research relationships and enhance the professional development of Australian researchers.
