Fulbright Scholar Award (funded by the Regional Universities Network of Australia)

Eligibility

Fulbright Scholar Award (funded by the Regional Universities Network of Australia), with an application deadline in September, offers 2 awards of $8530 each.

Description

The Fulbright Scholar Award funded by the Regional Universities Network of Australia (RUN) will support research projects undertaken at any of the network's seven member institutions. Scholars are based at one RUN university of their choice, but will have the opportunity to visit other RUN universities during their program. A travel allowance will be provided for the scholar to travel between locations. Any institution that is part of the RUN is eligible: CQUniversity, Rockhampton, Queensland; Southern Cross University, Gold Coast, Queensland; Federation University Australia, Ballarat, Victoria; University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales; University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland; University of the Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast, Queensland; and Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, New South Wales. Applications will be sought from those with interest in Crops and Foods for the Future, Health and Well-being of the Regions, and New Industries. Academic applicants must have a PhD (or other terminal degree) and have 10 or more years of experience in their field (inclusive of PhD). Applicants with less than 10 years' experience who are appropriately qualified as a senior lecturer, associate professor, or full professor, will also be considered. A letter of invitation from one of the RUN universities is required. If you encounter any difficulties in obtaining a letter of invitation, please reach out to the Commission's Programs Team via email. There is no language requirement, English is sufficient. The application also requires two recommendations. Please visit the award's website or contact the Council for International Exchange of Scholars for more information.