Senior Scholarships

Applications are now open for the 2011 Fulbright Australian Senior Scholarships.

Fulbright Senior Scholarships are available to Australian citizens in a range of academic fields, including:

• Scholars of established reputation working in an academic institution who intend to teach or undertake research.
• Practising professionals who have established reputations in their fields.
• Senior members of academically-based professions who are currently engaged in the private practice of their profession.
• Recognised academic or professionals who have been invited to the United States by a tertiary institution, learned society or professional organisation for a significant short-term purpose (such as invited speakers at a national or international conference, major research program, provider of master classes or contributor to a major exhibition).

The Commission offers up to three Fulbright Senior Scholarships annually. Fulbright Senior Scholarships are open to all fields of study and may include:

• Fulbright Professional or Senior Scholarship in Nuclear Science and Technology sponsored by ANSTO
• Fulbright Northern Territory Scholarship is supported by the NT Government, Charles Darwin University and corporate sponsor, Blackboard Asia Pacific
• Fulbright Tasmania Scholarship sponsored by the Tasmanian Government and the University of Tasmania

Senior Scholarship benefits

• Scholarship valued at up to A$30,000 and includes:

• Generous travel entitlement
• Monthly stipend for up to six months
• Establishment and baggage allowances
• Dependents travel and monthly allowance
• Transport and accommodation to attend an Orientation Program and the Fulbright Presentation Dinner in Australia (March)
• Transport and accommodation to an Enrichment Seminar with international Fulbright Scholars in the U.S.

• Transport and accommodation to an Enrichment Seminar with international Fulbright Scholars in the U.S.
• Access to U.S., Australian and international Fulbright Scholars and distinguished alumni.

Duration

• Fulbright funding is for a maximum of six months only and applicants must demonstrate they have sufficient additional funds to support themselves and any dependants during their stay in the U.S.

 

For further information

Contact the Program Manager at the Fulbright Commission. Click here to read stories from previous Fulbright Senior Scholars including:

• Professor Alessandro Frino
• Professor Mark Walker
• Associate Professor Catherine Turner
• Associate Professor David Whiteman
• Professor Peter Newman
• Professor Jiyuan Tu

For assistance in identifying a suitable U.S. educational institution contact your local U.S. Educational Advisor in Australia.

For general information on how to apply and applications please refer to Application Information.