Australia
6 Open Study/Research Award
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodFebruary StartGrant Length8-10 Months |
Award Type
Specialized Grant Types
- Arts
- Science/Public Health
- Environmental
- Business
- Journalism
Award Profile
The Australian-American Fulbright Commission offers up to six Postgraduate Scholarships to U.S. graduate or PhD students to conduct a period of research and/or study in Australia; or to support enrolment in an Australian Postgraduate program, e.g. a Master’s program. These awards are available in any field/discipline.
Grant Length
Grant Period
* 8-10 months
Candidates undertaking graduate study should commence their grants in January or February 2024. Those carrying out research must commence their grants at the start of the university year in January or February 2024 with the specific start date agreed upon by both grantee and host institution. (July 2023 in some cases - by approval only)
Orientation
Fulbright offers an in-person Orientation program in late February.
Eligibility
6 Months
Accepted Degree Levels
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctoral
Foreign Language Proficiency
Fulbright Proposal Types
Yes
Yes
Affiliation
Letter required for independent study or research at deadline
Letter of acceptance required prior to grant start
Masters seeking candidates are not required to have secured affiliation at the time of application but should include some discussion on their ideal top 1-3 institution(s)/degree program(s) in the project statement. Securing admission at an institution is the responsibility of the applicant after the results of their Fulbright application has been announced.
Research candidates must secure affiliation at the time of application and include a letter of invitation from the proposed host with the application.
Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Dependents
Dependents (spouse and/or children under 18) are eligible on the required visa for entry into Australia.
Special Application Information
Candidates who are recommended for final review by the Fulbright Commission in Australia may be contacted for 20-30 minute interviews via Zoom or phone.