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The American Australian Association awards individual Fellowships for advanced study in the United States of up to US$25,000 each year. The Fellowships build on existing strong social and economic partnerships and foster intellectual exchange between the United States and Australia. Fellowships are named Sir Keith Murdoch Fellows after the Association's principal Founder.

Fellowships are also offered by:
-The Dow Chemical Company
-The Merck Company Foundation
-The Alcoa Foundation
-Qantas Airways

Fields of Study supported:
-Business
-Science
-Technology
-Medicine
-Engineering

Study Level: Research/study must be at the graduate level or above.
US Enrolment: Proof of acceptance into a US educational institution is required.
Citizenship: Applicant must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Budget: Applicant must submit a budget for the research/study period. The Fellowships are intended to support part of the costs of one year of research/study in the United States.
Fulltime study: Applicant should intend to devote full time to their research or study.
Deadline: April 15th, each year
Enquiries: [email protected]
Please send applications to: [email protected]

Australia to USA Application Information
Australia to USA Application Form

Useful Links:
John E. Fogarty International Center - Programs in the health sciences.
Science Next Wave - Research opportunities and careers.
Australian Academy of Science - Information on International collaborations.
JASON Database - Postgraduate database.