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Australian-American Fulbright Commission
The Australian-American Fulbright Commission runs the Fulbright Program in Australia from Canberra. It funds study, research and professional exchange between Australia and the United States. Australians can apply in postgraduate, postdoctoral, scholar, First Nations, researcher and professional categories. The postgraduate award supports a master's degree or a four to eight month research stay for PhD students. It includes a monthly stipend, a $10,000 annual tuition allowance and return airfare up to $4,000. The Commission arranges the J-1 visa, which carries a two-year home residency requirement. Applicants must be Australian citizens living in Australia without US citizenship or permanent residency. Final-year undergraduates can apply. The Commission states that applications open in February and close in July, with dates set each year. The 2027-28 round has closed. It advises applicants to check back in February for 2028-29 awards.
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Last verified 12 October 2026 · Listing updated 12 October 2026
Australian-American Fulbright Commission at a glance
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Quick reference · Opportunity source
- Type of source
- Bi-national scholarship commission
- Typical cycle
- Annual: applications open February and close July (dates vary). Postgraduate interviews August to September, other categories October to November, all applicants notified by year end.This detail can change — confirm against the official source before relying on it.
- Opportunity types
- Postgraduate, Postdoctoral, Scholar, First Nations, researcher and professional scholarships to the United States
- Intended audience
- Australian citizens resident in Australia, without US citizenship or permanent residency, holding or completing an undergraduate degree (postgraduate) or with research or professional experience (other categories)
Who it's for
Law graduates, lawyers and legal academics seeking funded postgraduate study, research or professional development in the United States, including final-year students planning a US master's degree.
Coverage
- Geographic scope
- National (exchange to the United States)
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