The Fully Funded Forrest Research Foundation Fellowships in Australia are open to all nationals. Forrest Fellowships are offered to early-stage post-doctoral researchers who have outstanding academic profiles and who have already made significant personal research contributions to their discipline.

The Forrest Research Foundation (‘the Foundation’) at The University of Western Australia was established in 2014 following the donation of $65 million, over 10 years, by Andrew and Nicola Forrest, through the Minderoo Foundation. Their donation is to assist Western Australia in becoming a world-class center of research and innovation through attracting the next generation of outstanding intellects to Western Australia.

The Forrest Research Foundation Research Fellowships are provided to attract and assist outstanding early-career post-doctoral researchers to undertake high quality research at a Western Australian University.

Forrest Fellows will be persons of exceptional ability and resourcefulness, having the highest calibre of academic achievement and with potential to make a positive difference to the world. They will help build world class research and innovation capacity in Western Australia.

The Fellowships are to be held in conjunction with an employment contract at a Western Australian university. A proportion of the employment contract will be for the general mission of the Forrest Research Foundation (including mentoring of Forrest Scholars and ambassadorial duties). The requirement will also be for Forrest Fellows to provide leadership and mentoring within Forrest Hall. 

The benefits of the Fully Funded Forrest Research Foundation Fellowships in Australia are:

• Salary consistent with a Level A Step 8 appointment (for example, The University of Western Australia Salary Scales approximately $95,000 in salary plus 17% superannuation)
• An accommodation allowance of  $21,447 per annum in 2023 (subject to marginal tax rate)
• A once-off relocation and research travel allowance of $12,000.

The eligibility criteria for the Fully Funded Forrest Research Foundation Fellowships in Australia are stated below:

• Required Language: English. 
• Eligible Countries: All world countries
• To be eligible to apply, applicants must be in their final year of PhD or no more than two years post PhD conferral.
• Applicants must reside at Forrest Hall for the duration of the Fellowship.
• Applicants must intend to meet the requirements of a Forrest Fellow including mentoring of Forrest Scholars, ambassadorial duties for the Forrest Research Foundation and providing leadership within Forrest Hall.
• Applicants must meet employment eligibility conditions at the nominated university.
• Researchers from all disciplines are eligible to apply.
• Find out more: Forrest Research Foundation Fellowship Guidelines here

How to Apply for ully Funded Forrest Research Foundation Fellowships in Australia?

1. Applicants must contact the research group/department where they wish to conduct their post-doctoral research and receive direct confirmation that their work will be mentored by a senior member of the academic staff.
2. The Foundation will contact the proposed academic mentor of shortlisted applicants to request formal confirmation of their support.
3. Complete the application, which includes:
   • Completed application form.
   • Curriculum vitae.
   • Publications list.
   • Grants and awards list.
   • Impact statement addressing the selection criteria and the applicant’s desire to make a difference with their research.
   • Contact details for four referees.
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