Fulbright RMIT Vice-Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
The Fulbright RMIT Vice-Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Fellowship supports early career Australian researchers with a 3-year RMIT postdoc and a Fulbright-funded US research period to foster international collaboration.
Funder: Fulbright Australia
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: 3-year RMIT postdoc fellowship (salary at Academic A6–B2) + AUD$10,000/year research support + Fulbright stipend for 3–10 months in the US + travel & benefits
Summary: Prestigious postdoctoral fellowship for early career Australian researchers, combining a 3-year RMIT appointment with a Fulbright-funded US research period to foster international collaboration.
Key Information: Research must align with RMIT’s Strategic Research Priority Areas; female-only recruitment applies in select RMIT schools.
Description
The Fulbright RMIT Vice-Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is a unique opportunity for early career Australian researchers to undertake a three-year postdoctoral position at RMIT University, including a Fulbright-funded research stay of 3–10 months at a US host institution. The program aims to strengthen research collaboration and international engagement between RMIT and US partners. Fellows receive a competitive salary, dedicated research support, and access to RMIT’s mentoring and training programs, as well as Fulbright benefits for the US research component.
