10075-AS

Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (RMIT University)

Australia

East Asia and the Pacific

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Award Details

Grant Activity

Undertake collaborative research related to entrepreneurship and innovation.

Scholars are encouraged to collaborate with the host institution and give workshops or short seminars, but should not teach intensive seminars or coursework. Paid work cannot be undertaken in Australia while on a Fulbright Scholarship in accordance with visa regulations.

See Project Statement requirement in 'Additional Comments'.

In addition to being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations and to promote international understanding and cooperation. To support this mission, Fulbright Scholars will be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary activities‎.

Grant Length

Five to six months

Grant Dates

Grants must begin in January/February 2021 in line with the Australian academic year and in order to attend Orientation Program and Gala Presentation Dinner.

Locations

RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria

Flex Option

Discipline Type

Applications are sought in all appropriate disciplines, but applications in the following disciplines are preferred:

Disciplines

Agriculture

Archaeology

Architecture

Art

Biological Sciences

Business Administration

Chemistry

Communications

Computer Science

Economics

Engineering

Environmental Sciences

Geology

Information Sciences

Mathematics

Medical Sciences

Physics and Astronomy

Public Administration

Public/Global Health

Urban Planning

Specializations

Applications are sought in the fields of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. See Host Institution information in 'Additional Comments'.

Special Features

Fulbright East Asia Pacific Regional Travel Program

Fulbright Scholars in the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region have the opportunity to apply for funds to support short-term (3-14 days) travel to other countries in the EAP region for activities such as lectures, workshops, graduate or faculty seminars, master classes or recitals, curricular advising or panel presentations. EAP Regional Travel Program funding covers transportation only. Regional Travel Program activities/host sites should not be included in the initial Fulbright application. Scholars may pursue invitations for short-term activities in other EAP countries once notified that they have been selected for a Fulbright grant, and may only apply for travel program funds once they have actively started their Fulbright grant in their host country. Scholars on Flex grants are not eligible for the regional travel grant.

Award Requirements

Application Requirements

Invitation Requirement

A letter of invitation is required

Invitation Requirement

Please contact Professor Swee Mak, Director of Strategic Innovation and RMIT Innovation Professor, via email or phone +61 3 9925 4161 to discuss potential projects and for assistance in obtaining the required letter of invitation.

Applicant Profile

Professional Profile

Open to academics and appropriately qualified professionals outside of academia

Additional Qualification Information

Open to senior academics who will be at the level of associate or full professor by the grant start date, with a distinguished career in the proposed field. Equivalent qualified candidates outside of academia (practitioners) in industry or government with a research background and track record in innovation and entrepreneurship are also welcome to apply.

For academics who are not at the level of associate or full professor at the time of application, but will be by grant start, please include information about your career progression and timeline your personal or project statement.

Those who are permanent residents of Australia, dual citizens of the United States and Australia, or living in Australia at the time of application are not eligible for the Fulbright Program with Australia.

Following the peer review process, short-listed applicants will be invited for a Skype interview with a Fulbright Selection Committee in Australia.

Additional Information

Additional Comments

Host Institution: RMIT University is a global university of technology, design and enterprise, focused on creating solutions that transform the future for the benefit of people and their environments.

One of Australia’s original educational institutions founded in 1887, RMIT University now has 82,000 students including 12,000 at postgraduate level. The University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in professional and practical education, applied and innovative research, and engagement with the needs of industry and the cities in which they are located.

Research at RMIT aims to solve critical global problems and to create value from research which provides others outside the academic community pathways to deliver the ultimate positive economic, societal and environmental impacts. Eight Enabling Capability Platforms have been created, each being a conduit through which breadth and depth is developed in areas of strength resulting in RMIT becoming more widely recognised for its research relevance beyond the academic world.

Project Statement: Applicants must clearly include in their project statement a brief (half page) personal statement to share their story, the trajectory they have followed and their plans for the future. This is separate from the facts present elsewhere in the application and may address their personal history, background, development and the opportunities to which they have, or have not been exposed. Use of headers in teh document to identify this section is strongly encouraged.

Helpful Links

Australian-American Fulbright Commission

For more information, please visit our East Asia and the Pacific regional webpage and view our schedule of upcoming webinars.

Email the East Asia and the Pacific Team with questions about applying.

Award Benefits

Stipend

AUD$6,556.28 per month for a maximum period of six months

Housing: up to AUD$2,731.90 per month for a maximum period of six months

Estimated Travel and Relocation Allowance

International travel: AUD$6,555.95

Domestic travel for lecture series: AUD$5,464.15

Special Award Benefits

Travel and accommodation for all Scholars to the Fulbright Orientation Program and Gala Presentation Dinner, held annually.

Access to Fulbright Alumni in Australia prior to arrival to assist in preparation for the visit and while in Australia for social and professional networks.

Access to Australia’s National Health Care Cover Scheme (Medicare) is a benefit for U.S. Fulbrighters in Australia. However, past scholars have experienced significant delays in enrolling in Medicare and were therefore without medical coverage while waiting for their enrolment to come through. We recommend that Medicare should be considered only as supplemental coverage alongside your Fulbright-provided ASPE limited health benefits and your own comprehensive travel insurance and/or personal U.S. medical insurance.

Final grant amounts will be determined prior to the start of the 2020-2021 academic year and are subject to the availability of funds. The United States Department of State and the Fulbright Commission in the host country reserve the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, number of awards and allowances.

Country/Area Overview

Summary

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program to Australia offers approximately 30 research grants across three award categories: Distinguished Chairs, Awards Scholars and Postdoctoral Scholarships.

Overview

Australia has a long and proud tradition of world-class research and development. Across all global ranking systems, criteria and fields of study, Australia ranks highly for its quality of education, student satisfaction and global reputation. In Australia you will be working with some of the world's best and leading institutions.

All programs in Australia begin in late January/early February in line with the Australian academic year and Fulbright Orientation activities.

Please contact the Scholarships Officer at the Fulbright Commission in Australia via email.

Number of Grants

One

Activity

Research

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