Fulbright Northern Territory Scholarship
The Fulbright Northern Territory Scholarship funds NT researchers to conduct U.S.-based projects that foster international collaboration and benefit the Northern Territory.
Funder: Fulbright Australia
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (Full application deadline, projected) | July 2026 (Application cycle close, projected)
Funding Amounts: Monthly stipend (per U.S. State Dept. rates), round-trip airfare (up to AUD$4,000), settling-in allowance (USD$1,393), health benefits, and other support; duration typically 4–8 months depending on award type.
Summary: Supports Northern Territory researchers to undertake U.S.-based projects relevant to the NT, fostering bilateral research and knowledge exchange.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to confirmation.
Description
The Fulbright Northern Territory Scholarship enables outstanding researchers from the Northern Territory, Australia, to pursue research, study, or professional projects in the United States. The scholarship is designed to build international research collaborations and foster knowledge exchange between the Northern Territory and the U.S. Recipients are expected to return to the NT to share their experiences and contribute to their local communities. The award is supported by the Northern Territory Government, Charles Darwin University, and the Menzies School of Health Research. It is open to postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and scholars whose work is relevant to the Northern Territory.
