Fulbright Scholarship
The Fulbright Scholarship (NIAA) supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers to conduct research in any field at a U.S. institution, fostering international collaboration and academic excellence.
Funder: Fulbright Australia
Due Dates: Applications are now closed (previous cycle); next expected opening: early 2027
Funding Amounts: Stipend based on U.S. Dept. of State rates; round-trip airfare (up to AUD$4,000); settling-in allowance (AUD$1,393); health coverage; 4–8 months duration.
Summary: Supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and scholars to conduct research in the U.S. in any field, fostering international collaboration and academic excellence.
Key Information: Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be Australian citizens residing in Australia.
Description
This scholarship, funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) and administered by Fulbright Australia, aims to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and scholars to undertake research or study at a U.S. institution. The award is open to visiting student researchers, postdoctoral researchers, and scholars in any academic field, with the goal of fostering international collaboration and expanding academic horizons for Indigenous Australians.
