Fulbright Future Scholar Award (funded by The Kinghorn Foundation)
Australia
Number of recipients
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 may be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary activities.
The Fulbright Future Scholarships support research projects that seek to advance cutting-edge applied science, kick start innovative business collaborations that foster the creation of new jobs, or further the development of impact-driven emergent technologies. This unique opportunity provides significant funding for projects that seek to have a positive impact on the health, prosperity, and livelihoods of Australians and Americans through programs of collaborative research and development.
Applicants must adhere to additional Project Statement requirements outlined in the “Additional Comments” section under Award Requirements.
Any appropriate institution, including universities, research centers, think-tanks, government bodies, relevant professional and non-profit institutions, or other institutions of research and/or higher education.
Grants must begin in January/February 2026 in line with the Australian academic year and to attend the Orientation Program and Gala Presentation Dinner in February.
- Health Sciences excluding Psychiatry, Dentistry, General Practice, Nutrition, Psychology, and Fitness
- Natural Sciences
- Earth Science
- Life Science
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Formal Sciences
- Computer Science
- Statistics, including Artificial Intelligence, Biostatistics, and Statistical Modelling
- Systems Science
- Professions and Applied Sciences
- Agriculture excluding Animal Husbandry, Beekeeping, Agrology, Entomology, Enology
- Engineering
- Mining
Fulbright East Asia Pacific Regional Travel Program
As conditions allow, Fulbright Scholars in the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region may 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 start the process of seeking out invitations for short-term activities in other EAP countries once notified that they have been selected for a Fulbright grant but will only be able to apply for travel program funds, conditions permitting, once they have actively started their Fulbright grant in their host country. Scholars on Flex grants are not eligible for the regional travel grant.
All applicants must meet the Program eligibility requirements (click to review the requirements).
All applicants are required to include a letter of invitation from their proposed institution with their application.
Applicants must either have a Ph.D (or other terminal degree) and be appropriately qualified as a senior lecturer, associate professor, or full professor, or have 10 or more years of experience in their professional field.
Following the review process, short-listed applicants will be invited to a virtual interview with a Fulbright Selection Committee in Australia.
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.
AUD$5,000 (approximately USD$3,300) per month for a maximum of four months.
Round-trip, economy class airfare directly to and from the scholar's home city and the city of the host institution capped at AUD$4,000 (approximately USD$2,600).
Scholars accompanied by eligible dependents for at least 80% of program duration may receive a one-time dependent allowance of AUD$3,200 (approximately USD$2,100) for one dependent or AUD$5,000 (approximately USD$3,300) for two or more dependents.
Dependents must accompany the grantee for at least 80% of the period abroad and a minimum of one semester in order to qualify for additional dependent benefits. Dependent benefits are not provided to Flex grantees.
Travel and accommodation for 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. Please note: Medicare enrolment can be subject to administrative delays. We therefore recommend that Medicare be considered only as supplemental coverage alongside your Fulbright-provided ASPE limited health benefits 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 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.
Australia
Australia has a long and proud tradition of world-class research and development. Across all global ranking systems, criteria, and fields of study, Australia scores highly for its quality of education, student satisfaction and global reputation. In addition to working with some of the world's best and leading institutions, you'll have the opportunity to experience Australia's many natural wonders and picturesque landscapes.
All programs in Australia begin in late January/early February 2026 in line with the Australian academic year and Fulbright orientation activities.
Applicants may contact the Scholarships Team at the Fulbright Commission in Australia via email with any questions.
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Project Statement: To qualify for the Fulbright Future Scholarships program, applicants must include within their project statement an impact statement identified with its own header.
The impact statement must outline the potential impact of their proposed program on the health, prosperity and livelihoods of Australians and Americans. ‘Impact’ may be defined as: