The Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship by Fulbright Australia funds top Australian researchers to pursue impactful US-based projects addressing Monash University’s global challenges.
Funder: Fulbright Australia
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027
Funding Amounts: 4–10 months in the US; monthly stipend (per US Dept of State rate), travel allowance (up to AUD$4,000), settling-in allowance (up to USD$3,278), health benefits, and other support.
Summary: Supports outstanding Australian postdoctoral researchers to conduct impactful research in the US addressing Monash University's global challenges.
The Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship, funded by Monash University and administered by Fulbright Australia, enables exceptional Australian postdoctoral researchers to undertake research in the United States for 4–10 months. The scholarship is designed for projects that directly address significant global challenges aligned with Monash University's priorities, such as climate change, thriving communities, and geopolitical security. The program aims to foster impactful research and strengthen the bilateral relationship between Australia and the United States. Applicants from any discipline are encouraged, provided their project aligns with Monash’s global impact agenda.