Fulbright Don DeBats Distinguished Chair in Politics and Public Policy
This grant enables a distinguished U.S. professor to conduct collaborative research in politics, public policy, and disruptive technologies at Flinders University in Australia for 4–5 months.
Funder: Fulbright Australia
Due Dates: September 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Monthly stipend, accommodation, and travel allowances for 4–5 months; international airfare up to AUD $4,000; 1 award annually
Summary: Supports distinguished U.S. associate or full professors to conduct collaborative research in politics and public policy at Flinders University, Australia.
Key Information: Letter of invitation from Flinders University required; U.S. citizenship and senior academic status mandatory.
Description
This prestigious Fulbright Chair enables a distinguished U.S. academic (associate or full professor) to conduct collaborative research at Flinders University in Adelaide, South Australia, for a period of 4–5 months. The Chair is hosted by the Jeff Bleich Centre for Democracy and Disruptive Technologies within the College of Business, Government and Law. The program emphasizes research in areas such as democracy, participation, human rights, defense, security, space, artificial intelligence, social media, and disruptive technologies, and aims to foster binational academic collaboration and engagement with the host institution and broader Australian community.
