About the Award 

The Fulbright Postdoctoral-RMIT Vice-Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (funded by RMIT University) enables exceptional postdoctoral candidates to undertake research in the U.S. The successful candidate will also receive a 3-year Vice Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship at RMIT University, (the postdoctoral scholarship period of 4-8 months is included within the Vice-Chancellors Postdoctoral Fellowship fixed term of 3 years). The linking of the RMIT University Fellowship to the Fulbright Scholarship is aimed at solidifying the relationship between RMIT University and the host U.S. institution. 

 

Further information on the Terms and Conditions surrounding the RMIT fellowship portion of the scholarship are available by contacting RMIT directly via the Research Innovation and Capability team at RMIT University ([email protected]) or visit the RMIT University website. 

 

Category 

Postdoctoral 

 

Program Duration 

3 years (fellowship at RMIT inclusive of 4-8 months Fulbright component) 

 

Number of Awards 

1 award 

 

Eligibility 

General Criteria

Award Specific Criteria

Must be an Australian citizen.  Must not be a dual citizen of the U.S.  Must be residing in Australia at the time of application (exceptions may apply – please see link below).  Must not have already commenced this degree or project in the U.S.  Must not have held a J1 or J2 visa in the 24 months before program commences.  Must hold an undergraduate degree.

PhD must have been conferred in the past 5 years* at the time of the application.  Must have a letter of invitation from proposed institution  Must not currently hold a continuing academic appointment at RMIT University.  If awarded, must commence fellowship at RMIT University prior to departure for Fulbright program.      * Applicants may be in their final year of their PhD research if applying for a postdoctoral award. PhD must be conferred before commencing program. Career breaks may be considered – please contact the Fulbright team via [email protected]

Special Application Requirements 

Research projects should align with one or more of RMIT’s Enabling Impact Platforms. 

• Advanced Manufacturing and Fabrication 

• Advanced Materials 

• Biomedical Health and Innovation 

• Design and Creative Practice 

• Global Business Innovation 

• Information and Systems (Engineering) 

• Social Change 

• Urban Futures 

 

Applicants do NOT need to have a current or past affiliation with RMIT University. 

 

Award Benefits 

• Monthly stipend: for 4-8 months based on the current approved MMR. 

• Travel stipend: 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). 

• Settling-in allowance: USD$2,833 (for 4 month program) or USD$3,278 (for programs over 4 months). 

• Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE): a limited Health Benefits Plan designed by the U.S. Department of State and administered by Seven Corners, Inc. Please note this plan is NOT an insurance policy. 

• Orientation and Gala: travel, accommodation, transport and meals at the Fulbright Orientation and Gala Presentation Dinner. 

• Visa: J1 visa (and J2 for traveling family members*) organized by the Fulbright program. 

• Support and Guidance: from the Commission prior to and during program. 

 

*J2 visas are contingent on eligibility, including whether or not the dependent has held a previous J1/J2 visa and duration of stay with the awardee. Only spouses and children under 21 are eligible for J2 visas. 

 

 

Vice-Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship benefits: 

• Competitive Salary Package: three-year fixed term (in addition to stipend during the scholarship period) 
• Support: access to structured research training and mentoring support 
• Training: access to Impact Awareness Training and Impact Pathway Planning 
• Team Project: Focus on interdisciplinary team-based research projects 

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About the Sponsor 

RMIT University is a global university of technology, design and enterprise. One of Australia’s original education institutions founded in 1887, RMIT now has 82,000 students including 12,000 at postgraduate level.  The University enjoys a reputation for excellence in professional and practical education, applied and innovative research, and engagement with the needs of industry and the cities in which we are located.  With three campuses in Melbourne (Central Business District, Brunswick and Bundoora), two in Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City) and a Centre in Barcelona, Spain, RMIT is a truly global university.  Research at RMIT aims to solve critical global problems and to create value from research which provides others outside the academic community pathways to deliver the ultimate positive economic, social and environmental impacts.

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