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Adelaide University International Fellows Award

Adelaide University
🇦🇺 Australia
Application Deadline:31 Oct 2026

1. Program Overview

The Adelaide University International Fellows Award brings some of the best academic and research minds from around the globe to South Australia to work with researchers and students on key global challenges.

2. About the Program

The program aims to foster long-term international collaboration, promote innovative partnerships, and increase international co-publications, joint research projects, and global academic impact. By connecting high-calibre international researchers with the local community, the program enriches Adelaide University's research, teaching, and learning activities.

3. Financial Support

  • Funding Amounts: Up to 20 Fellowships will be awarded for 2027 to a value of AUD$22,000 each. Additionally, up to five pilot Fellowships will be awarded for 2028 to a value of AUD$25,000 each for applicants requiring longer lead times due to institutional constraints. (Note: The application form guide specifies a maximum total budget of AUD$23,000).
  • Eligible Expenses: Funding can cover international travel to Australia, accommodation in Adelaide, visitor visa application fees, public transport, meals, and other approved costs related to the visit.
  • Ineligible Expenses: Funds cannot be used for personal electronic hardware (such as laptops), partner/dependent travel, or retrospective costs incurred before the start date.

4. Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of a country other than Australia. Dual Australian citizens are eligible if they reside outside Australia, and Australian citizens are only eligible if currently employed and residing overseas on an ongoing basis.
  • Applicants must hold an ongoing academic or research appointment at an institution outside Australia of at least 0.5 FTE.
  • The applicant's current role must include a significant research component.
  • Applicants must not have held a substantive academic or research appointment at Adelaide University, the University of Adelaide, or the University of South Australia within the past 10 years.

5. Program Structure

  • Duration: Visits should ideally last between four to eight weeks, with shorter visits considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Obligations: Fellows must engage in collaborative research with Adelaide University academics, participate in community outreach (such as public lectures or masterclasses), and engage with higher degree by research (HDR) candidates and/or coursework students.
  • Alignment: Proposals must align with Adelaide University's strategic priorities or Signature Research Themes, which include Personal & Societal Health, Creative & Cultural, Defence & National Security, Sustainable Green Transition, and Food, Agriculture & Wine.

6. Any Other Information

  • Host Requirement: Applicants must identify a proposed host at Adelaide University who is aware of the application and can provide a Foreign Compliance Review (FCR) number.
  • 2026 Recipients: The 2026 cohort includes Professor Rafael Perera Salazar (University of Oxford), Associate Professor Mei Kuin Lai (University of Auckland), and Professor Yang Li (Peking University).
  • 2028 Applicants: Those applying for the 2028 round must provide a clear justification for why the extended lead time is required.

7. Application Process and Deadline

  • Process: Applications must be submitted exclusively via the Smartsheet application form.
  • Deadline: Applications close on October 31, 2026.

8. Required Documents

  • A copy of your Curriculum Vitae (maximum of three pages).
  • A Statement of Agreement (Letter of Support) from the relevant Adelaide University Dean of School or Research Institute Director, confirming support for the application.
  • All required supporting documents must be uploaded as PDF files.

9. Additional Resources