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Australian American Fulbright Commission Fulbright 2010 Scholarships

Applications are now invited for the following scholarships to cover study, research or lecturing in the United States during the period 1 July 2010 and 30 June 2011. Applicants must be Australian citizens. United States/Australian dual citizens or Green Card holders resident abroad are ineligible. Applicants must be resident in Australia on the date applications close, available for interview in late September/early October 2009 and in Australia when the scholarships are announced in December 2009. Previous US experience will not exclude candidates but all else being equal, preference will be given to those without previous US academic or professional experience.

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Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarships

The Commission will provide up to fifteen (15) scholarships in 2010 for graduate students to undertake an American higher degree or engage in research towards an Australian higher degree. Benefits include a travel entitlement of A$4,985 and a stipend of US$2,281 per month. Funding is for one academic year (8 to 12 months).

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Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarships

Benefits include travel allowance of A$4,917 and a stipend of US$1,936 per month. This scholarship supports a 3 to 12 month research program for scholars who have recently completed a PhD and would like to pursue ongoing postdoctoral research. Two to three scholarships are offered.

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Fulbright Senior Scholarships

Benefits include a travel allowance of A$3,904 and a stipend of US$3,471 per month. The scholarships support a research program (maximum 6 months) for academic based professionals or scholars who intend to teach or undertake research. Up to three scholarships are offered.

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Fulbright Professional Scholarships

Valued at A$26,000, these scholarships support a 3 to 4 month research program. The scholarships are for junior to mid-career professionals to undertake training or research programs in the United States. Up to five scholarships are offered.

Further Information and Contact Details

Further information regarding Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Scholarships for applicants residing in NSW, is available by contacting the:

Honorary Secretary
Fulbright NSW State Selection Committee
Careers Centre and Scholarships Office
Jane Foss Russell Building, G02
The University of Sydney NSW 2006
Tel: 02 8627 8403
E-mail:

Application forms for NSW residents are available only from the Fulbright web site: http://www.fulbright.com.au

Postgraduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholarship applications should be returned to the Honorary Secretary by the closing date below.

Further information for Senior and Professional Scholarships is available by contacting:

The Program Manager
E-mail:


Applications for the 2010 Scholarships close on 31 August 2009.

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 "Our future is not in the stars but in our minds and hearts. Creative leadership and liberal education, which in fact go together, are the first requirements for a hopeful future for humankind. Fostering these leadership, learning, and empathy between cultures was and remains the purpose of the international scholarship program."

 J. William Fulbright

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