Post-doctoral Fellowships at the Forrest Research Foundation 2025
In Australia, carry out your research. Good news! Post-doctoral Fellowships from the Forrest Research Foundation are now accepting applications. We will go into great depth regarding this fellowship program, its advantages, and the application process in this post.
International researchers are eligible to apply for the fully funded Forrest Research Foundation Post-doctoral Fellowships 2025–2026. Salary up to $95,000, an annual accommodation allowance of $21,447, and a one-time relocation and research travel grant of $12,000 are all provided by Forrest Research Foundation Fellowships.
Early-stage post-doctoral researchers with exceptional academic records who have already made noteworthy individual research contributions to their field are eligible to apply for Forrest Fellowships.
Early-stage post-doctoral researchers with exceptional academic records who have already made noteworthy individual research contributions to their field are eligible to apply for Forrest Fellowships.
After Andrew and Nicola Forrest donated $65 million over ten years through the Minderoo Foundation, the Forrest Research Foundation (often known as “the Foundation”) at The University of Western Australia was founded in 2014. By luring the next generation of brilliant minds to Western Australia, their donation will help the state become a world-class hub for research and innovation.
The purpose of the Forrest Research Foundation Research Fellowships is to recruit and support exceptional post-doctoral researchers in their early careers so they can do top-notch research at a university in Western Australia.
Forrest Fellows will be individuals with the highest level of academic performance, extraordinary talent and ingenuity, and the capacity to change the world. They will contribute to Western Australia’s development of top-notch research and innovation capabilities.
An employment contract at a university in Western Australia must be held concurrently with the Fellowships. The Forrest Research Foundation’s overall objective, which includes mentoring Forrest Scholars and ambassadorial responsibilities, will be covered in part by the employment contract. Additionally, Forrest Fellows will be expected to mentor and lead within Forrest Hall.
Overview of the Scholarship
• Study Level: Post-doctoral
• Institution(s): Australian Universities / Forrest Research Foundation
• Research in Australia
• Courses Offered: The following five universities are offering this opportunity: Curtin University
• University of Edith Cowan
Murdoch University
• The campus of Notre Dame University in Bremen
• Western Australia University
• Duration of Program: Three Years
The due date is May 31, 2024. (The deadline for applications is mid-May.)
Scholarship Benefits
Post-doctoral Fellowships from the Forest Research Foundation will offer:
• Pay commensurate with a Level A Step 8 position (for instance, the University of Western Australia salary scales roughly $95,000 in salary + 17% superannuation).
• A $21,447 annual accommodation allowance in 2023 (subject to the marginal tax rate)
• A one-time $12,000 allowance for research and relocation expenses.
Qualifications for Post-doctoral Fellowships at the Forrest Research Foundation
The following criteria must be met in order for an applicant to be eligible for a post-doctoral fellowship from the Forrest Research Foundation:
• English is the required language.
• All nations in the world are eligible.
• Candidates must be in their last year of a PhD program or no more than two years after receiving their degree in order to be eligible to apply.
• During the Fellowship, candidates must live at Forrest Hall.
• Candidates must intend to fulfill the responsibilities of a Forrest Fellow, which include serving as mentors to Forrest Scholars, representing the Forrest Research Foundation as an ambassador, and exercising leadership within Forrest Hall.
• Candidates must fulfill the requirements for employment eligibility at the university of choice.
- Applications are welcome from researchers in any field.To learn more, see the Fellowship Guidelines of the Forrest Research Foundation.
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How Do I Apply for Post-Doctoral Fellowships at the Forrest Research Foundation?
To apply for a post-doctoral fellowship with the Forrest Research Foundation, please follow these instructions:
1. In order to obtain direct confirmation that a senior member of academic staff would mentor their work, applicants must get in touch with the research group or department where they intend to carry out their post-doctoral study.
2. To obtain official confirmation of their support, the Foundation will get in touch with the suggested academic mentor of the qualified candidates.
3. Fill out the application, making sure to include:
• A filled-out application.
Curriculum vitae.
• A list of publications.
• List of grants and honors.
• An impact statement that discusses the applicant’s wish to use their research to change the world as well as the selection criteria.
• The four referees’ contact information.
• A picture
Also check 2025 Macquarie University Scholarship (How to Apply)
Website
Please visit the official website to learn more about post-doctoral fellowships offered by the Forrest Research Foundation:
