Fulbright scholarship opens doors for Monash University MBBS graduate

Dr Edward Cliff

School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University MBBS(Hons) graduate with a BMedSc(Hons) as a visiting student at the University of Oxford, Dr Edward Cliff has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship, hoping to undertake studies in public health and policy at Harvard University.

Monash University’s Fulbright scholar aiming for personalised treatment for cerebral palsy

Associate Professor Michael Fahey

Associate Professor Michael Fahey from Monash University’s School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health (SCS), has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright scholarship to better understand the neurology and genetics in people affected by cerebral palsy.

Fulbright Specialist Grants for Australian Universities - Applications Open

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission is calling for applications to the Fulbright Specialist Program.

At least 6 grants are on offer, to bring U.S. Specialists for up to 6 weeks, to share expertise at Australian universities, and to build collaborative linkages with U.S. faculty and professionals on curriculum and faculty development, institutional planning and other activities.

• The grants cover an economy class return international air travel to Australia for the U.S. Specialist
• Additionally, the grants provide Specialists with an honorarium of US$200 for each day they stayed in Australia
• Australian host institutions must cost-share by covering accommodation, meals and in-country or intra-region travel
• Joint proposals by several Australian institutions, or an Australian and a partner university in the East Asia Pacific region are encouraged

Please see web link to learn more about, or apply for a Fulbright Specialist Program Grant.

Applications close 30 September 2016.

Fulbright Alumni Initiative Grant - Applications Close 30 April 2016

The Fulbright Commission warmly encourages applications for a Fulbright Alumni Initiative Grant (FAIG).  Applications close on Saturday 30 April 2016. 

Four grants of AUD $5,000 each are on offer, two for Australian and two for American Alumni.
FAIG selection criteria:

Alumni must:

·       have been Students, Specialists or Scholars with the Australian-American Fulbright Program 

·       currently be residing in their country of origin

·       not previously have received a FAIG 

·       possess a high academic and/or professional standing 

·       show an ability to build and enhance institutional links

Competitive applications will:

·       demonstrate the pertinence of this new visit to the host country

·       clearly and comprehensively outline the purpose of the visit 

·       show a record of communication with the host institution 

·       convey the potential host or home institutions' willingness to share costs 

·       outline concrete and feasible expected outcomes 

·       highlight the potential for long-term institutional collaborations 

In order to apply click on this link: http://www.fulbright.com.au/index.php/alumnis/enrichment-opportunities

2016-2017 Fulbright Scholar Program: Only 1 week to Apply

The Fulbright Scholar Program offers teaching, research or combination teaching/research awards in over 125 countries for the 2016-2017 academic year. Opportunities are available for college and university faculty and administrators as well as for professionals, artists, journalists, scientists, lawyers, independent scholars and many others. In addition to several new program models designed to meet the changing needs of U.S. academics and professionals, Fulbright is offering more opportunities for flexible, multi-country grants through enhanced global and regional awards.

Interested faculty and professionals are encouraged to learn more about the nearly 600 core Fulbright U.S. Scholar opportunities in a wide range of disciplines by visiting the online Catalog of Awards, browsing the regional or discipline highlights, or by participating in one our webinars.

Application Deadline: 3 August, 2015 | Learn More | Contact