The Fellowships are open to candidates from all countries and all disciplines, and are intended to accelerate opportunity for outstanding researchers. Forrest post-doctoral fellows are more than just intellectually brilliant. They are adventurous, curious, open to ideas from anywhere. They think differently, take risks, forge new pathways and collaborate to improve outcomes for the community and the world.

Forrest post-doctoral fellows are more than just intellectually brilliant. They are adventurous, curious, open to ideas from anywhere. They embrace unusual approaches to problem-solving and take risks others may not. They enjoy breaking with convention – the path less travelled is appealing because new frontiers offer new opportunities for discovery. They are intellectually generous and take time to understand and challenge ideas, collaborating to improve outcomes for the community and the world.

Applications are open until 1 June 2020; fellowships commence from January 2021. Applicants must have completed their PhD on or after 1 January 2018, or be due to complete prior to 31 December 2020.

Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: Australia
• Host University: Forrest Research Foundation / Australian Universities
• Level Of Study: Postdoctoral
• Courses Offered: This opportunity is offered in the following five universities:
  • Curtin University
  • Edith Cowan University
  • Murdoch University
  • Notre Dame University (Fremantle Campus)
  • The University of Western Australia
• Program Period: 3 years
• Deadline: May 16, 2023

Eligibility Criteria for Forrest Research Foundation Post-doctoral Fellowships

To qualify for Forrest Research Foundation Post-doctoral Fellowships, candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Fellowships must be completed at an eligible research institution in Washington state
• Candidates must have completed a doctorate from an accredited graduate program prior to commencement of their fellowship
• Applicants must have a doctoral degree in a discipline related to natural sciences, engineering, computer or information science and mathematics. Proposed projects must also be related to these disciplines, and preference will be given to projects in life sciences and enabling technologies
• Applicants cannot have completed more than two years of postdoctoral training at the time of submitting their applications
• Applicants cannot hold a faculty position at the time they expect to commence their fellowship

Financial Benefits For Forrest Research Foundation Post-doctoral Fellowships

• Fellowships include three years of salary support for the postdoc at an eligible research institution in Washington state. The salary for the first year is $70,000, increasing to $72,500 for the second year and $75,000 for the third year. Benefits are also covered as per institutional policies
• Fellows receive an additional $5,000 of funding per year that can be used for research supplies, equipment and/or travel
• Fellows may choose a start date of January 1, April 1, July 1 or October 1 to commence their funding
• Fellows participate in an annual WRF Postdoctoral Fellowship Symposium

How To Apply For Forrest Research Foundation Scholarships ?

If you are an experienced researcher interested in developing your own research project you can apply for Postdoctoral Fellowships.

Applications must include:

• A completed on-line application form submitted through the Forrest Foundation application portal
• A Curriculum Vitae (maximum 4 pages)
• List of publications, awards prizes, grants
• Statement from host research group/unit specifying extent of international research reputation, experience of research translation, and track record in supporting career progression of early career researchers
• Contact details of four referees (one personal (optional) and three academic)
• Photograph
• Evidence of citizenship or permanent residence status

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