Forrest Research Foundation Post-doctoral Fellowship 2024 (Funding available)

The Forrest Research Foundation Post-doctoral Fellowship 2024 is currently accepting applications. Early-stage post-doctoral scholars with exceptional academic records who have already made substantial individual research contributions both inside and outside of their field are eligible for Forrest Fellowships.

The Forrest Research Fellowship program offers the following to help excellent researchers advance their careers:

• Personalised development plans, mentoring and support.
• Unrivalled access to academic and entrepreneurial leaders, generous funding and career opportunity partnerships.
• A stimulating intellectual environment in Forrest Hall, a place to live, learn and share with a global community of multi-disciplinary researchers.

Funding:

The Forrest Research Foundation will provide funding for:

• Salary consistent with a Level A Step 8 appointment (for example The University of Western Australia Salary Scales approximately $99,905 in salary plus 17% superannuation)
• An accommodation allowance of $22,412 per annum in 2023 (subject to marginal tax rate)
• A once-off research and travel allowance of up to $12,000, plus economy airfare to Perth. This allowance is available for approved research-related expenses, overseas research, and conference travel.

Forrest Fellows will provide up to 1 day per week to advance the general mission of the Forrest Research Foundation including providing mentoring, ambassadorial and leadership to Forrest Scholars, Forrest Hall and the Forrest Research Foundation. Appointments at Level B will be considered if supported by the employing university.

Eligibility:

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 be intending to meet the requirements of a Forrest Fellow including mentoring of Forrest Scholars, ambassadorial duties for the Forrest Research Foundation and in providing leadership within Forrest Hall.
• Applicants must meet employment eligibility conditions at the nominated university.
• Researchers from all disciplines are eligible to apply.

Application:

A completed application must include:

• Completed application form
• Curriculum vitae
• Publications list
• Grants and awards list
• Contact details for three academic referees

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