Fulbright Don DeBats Distinguished Chair in Politics and Public Policy
This Fulbright Distinguished Chair award enables senior U.S. academics to conduct collaborative research at Flinders University on democracy, security, or disruptive technologies.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Full application & recommendations) | September 25, 2026 (Invitation letter, if required)
Funding Amounts: Monthly stipend and accommodation allowance for 4–5 months; round-trip airfare (up to AUD$4,000); additional travel and program support; one award annually.
Summary: Enables senior U.S. academics to conduct collaborative research at Flinders University (Australia) on democracy, security, or disruptive technologies as the Fulbright Don DeBats Distinguished Chair.
Key Information: Letter of invitation from Flinders University required at application; award is highly competitive and limited to one recipient per year.
Description
This award supports distinguished U.S. full or associate professors to conduct collaborative research for 4–5 months at Flinders University’s Jeff Bleich Centre for Democracy and Disruptive Technologies in South Australia. The Distinguished Chair will be affiliated with the College of Business, Government and Law, with research expected to align with one or more of the Centre’s themes: Democracy, Participation, and Human Rights; Defense, Security, and Space; or Artificial Intelligence, Social Media, and Disruptive Technologies. In addition to research, recipients are encouraged to engage with the host community through public talks, mentoring, and outreach, advancing the Fulbright mission of international understanding.
