10072-AS

Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship in All Disciplines (Deakin University)

Australia

East Asia and the Pacific

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Award Details

Grant Activity

Undertake research at Deakin University.

Prior to applying please see Project Statement requirement under 'Additional Comments' section.

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

Three to 10 months

Grant Dates

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

Locations

Deakin University, Melbourne, Victoria

Flex Option

Discipline Type

Applications are sought in all appropriate disciplines

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 Ms. Meg McManus at Deakin University for general enquiries at research_prizes_awards@deakin.edu.au. For project-specific queries and to obtain a letter of invitation, applicants need to identify the faculty/institute/strategic research centre that most closely aligns with their research interests. If your application is supported, the relevant faculty will provide a letter of invitation.

Applicant Profile

Professional Profile

Open to academics only

Additional Qualification Information

Open to applicants who have completed their Ph.D. within the last five years; those with more recently completed degrees preferred. Applicants must attain their doctorate by the proposed start date of their grant.

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

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.

Additional Information

Additional Comments

Host Institution: Deakin University, named after Australia’s second prime minister, is a young contemporary university with a reputation for being innovative, nimble and friendly. Deakin aspires every day to combine excellent research and outstanding teaching with a strong focus on the communities they serve.

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 to identify this section within the document 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$3,607.06 per month for a maximum period of 10 months

Scholars accompanied by eligible dependents for at least 80% of program duration may receive one, one-time dependent allowance of AUD$3,296.

Estimated Travel and Relocation Allowance

International Travel: AUD$3,713.15

Domestic Travel Allowance: AUD$3,394.88

Special Award Benefits

Travel and accommodation for all Scholars to the 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 benefits plan 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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