Supports Australian postdoctoral researchers to conduct impactful US-based research aligned with Monash University’s global challenges in any discipline.
Funder: Fulbright Australia
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: AUD $35,000–$500,000 total depending on award; includes stipend, travel, and allowances for 4–10 months
Summary: Supports outstanding Australian postdoctoral researchers to undertake research in the US on topics aligned with Monash University's priorities and global challenges.
Key Information: Applicants must be Australian citizens; PhD conferred within past 5 years or by program start; project must address Monash’s grand challenges.
The Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship, funded by Monash University, enables exceptional Australian postdoctoral researchers to conduct research in the United States for 4–10 months. Projects must address the grand challenges of our age as defined by Monash University, spanning any discipline, and should contribute to strengthening Australia–US collaboration. Selection is based on academic merit, the project's alignment with Monash’s strategic research priorities, and the potential for global impact.