Looking to build research links with leading U.S. institutions?
Considering sabbatical second semester 2009 or first semester 2010?
Valued at up to $A40,000, Fulbright scholarships are open to Australian citizens to undertake research or study in the United States for 3 - 12 months. Scholarships can be started between 1 July 2009 and 30 June 2010.
As the largest and one of the most prestigious educational scholarship programs in the world, Fulbright provides unique opportunities for Australians to build long term research collaboration and linkages with U.S. universities.
Applications are open to Postgraduates (to do research related to their Australian PhD, or enrol in a U.S. degree); Postdoctoral, Professional and Senior Scholars from any field of study. Applicants from Queensland, Tasmania, Western Australia and Victoria are encouraged to consider the state specific Fulbright Scholarships that have now been established.
For further information and application forms see http://www.fulbright.com.au/. Applications close 31 August 2008.
Australian universities are also encouraged to actively seek applications from Americans to be Fulbright Scholars in Australia in 2009.
This supports American academics and postgraduates undertake research with Australian universities for 4 - 12 months. American applications close on 1 August (Senior Scholars) and 31 October (Postgraduates).
