International Fellows Award

Applicants for Adelaide University’s International Fellows Award program must: 

• Be a citizen or permanent resident of a country other than Australia (dual Australian citizenship is permitted if the researcher resides in a country other than Australia).  
• Hold a salaried academic appointment of at least 0.5 FTE at an institution outside of Australia that is ranked in the top 100 (QS, THE, ARWU) or where the applicant's subject area is ranked in the top 100 globally. 
• Be an internationally renowned researcher in their chosen field, with an excellent track record of scholarly achievements and impact. 
• Have a minimum of eight years of relevant work experience since award of their PhD. 
• Be employed in a research-only role, or a teaching and research role with a significant research element. 
• Not have been employed by Adelaide University, the University of Adelaide or University of South Australia in the preceding 10 years.  

Twenty Fellowships will be awarded in the 2026 round. Each Fellowship will be eligible for an honorarium of up to AUD$20,000. This is to be provided to the host unit and can be used for the Fellow’s travel to Australia, accommodation in Adelaide, visitor visa application fees and other travel-related costs. 

Visits should ideally be between four and eight weeks.  Shorter Fellowships will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

While undertaking their Fellowship, each Fellow will be expected to engage in collaborative research with Adelaide University academics, participate in community outreach/speaking opportunities (for example, a public lecture, masterclasses etc.), agree to be profiled in relevant University communication materials, and engage with higher degree by research candidates and/or coursework students.