Fulbright AUS Scholar Award
Forecasted
Fulbright AUS Scholar Award supports Australian scholars, professionals, and artists pursuing research at U.S. institutions to strengthen bilateral relations, cultural understanding, and the exchange of ideas.
Funder: Fulbright Australia
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Four-month stipend, airfare up to AUD$4,000, and USD$1,393 settling-in allowance
Summary: Supports Australian scholars, professionals, and artists undertaking U.S. research that strengthens Australia–United States relations.
Key Information: Scholars and accompanying J-2 dependents are subject to a two-year home-country residence requirement.
Description
The Australian-American Fulbright Commission offers several General Category Scholar awards annually for research in any discipline, including creative and performing arts. The award supports Australian scholars, professionals, and artists whose proposed work enhances bilateral relations and embodies the mission of the Fulbright program and Commission. No particular U.S. location is prescribed.
The award supports a four-month research program at a U.S. host institution. Its purpose extends beyond research collaboration to cultural understanding and the exchange of ideas between Australia and the United States. Alongside financial support, recipients receive guidance from the Commission before and during their program, visa arrangements, limited health benefits, and support to participate in Fulbright orientation and presentation events. The number of awards depends on available funding.
