The Fulbright Australia, United Kingdom, United States (AUKUS) Scholar Award
The Fulbright AUKUS Scholar Award funds U.S. scholars to conduct collaborative research in Australia and the UK on security, technology, and policy topics relevant to the Indo-Pacific and AUKUS partnership.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application & recommendations | September 25, 2026: Invitation letter deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to 9 months; ~USD $3,630–$3,660/month in each host country; relocation/travel and dependent allowances available.
Summary: Supports U.S. scholars to conduct collaborative research in both Australia and the UK on security, technology, and policy issues relevant to the Indo-Pacific and AUKUS partnership.
Key Information: Letters of invitation from host institutions in both the UK and Australia are required.
Description
The Fulbright Australia, United Kingdom, United States (AUKUS) Scholar Award funds up to four U.S. scholars to pursue interdisciplinary, collaborative research projects in both the UK and Australia, with a minimum of three months in each country and a total duration of six to nine months (consecutive or split via Flex option). The award aims to foster innovation and cooperation among the AUKUS partners, advancing research and policy in areas such as maritime security, nuclear deterrence, nuclear waste management, maritime law and technologies, ethics of AI and autonomy, cyber/information security, quantum technologies, and diplomatic history. Scholars are expected to engage with host communities through public talks, mentoring, and outreach, and must secure invitation letters from relevant host institutions in both countries.
