Study in Australia: Apply for the Prestigious Forrest Research Fellowship 2026

Looking to pursue postdoctoral research in Australia? Applications are now open for the Forrest Research Foundation Fellowship 2026, a fully funded opportunity for exceptional researchers worldwide. Hosted across five prestigious universities in Western Australia, this 3-year fellowship offers world-class academic resources, a supportive research environment, and residential accommodation at the stunning Forrest Hall on the University of Western Australia campus in Perth.

This prestigious fellowship is available to both international and domestic applicants from any academic discipline. If you’re passionate about conducting groundbreaking research that can make a global impact, this program might be the perfect next step in your academic journey.

Fellowship Overview

Host Country: Australia
Location: Western Australia (Perth)
Duration: 3 Years
Type: Fully Funded Fellowship
Application Deadline: 30th June 2025

Financial Coverage

The Forrest Fellowship offers comprehensive support, including:

Competitive annual salary
Accommodation allowance at Forrest Hall
Research and travel grant
Relocation allowance to and from Australia

Participating Universities in Western Australia

Successful fellows can conduct research at any of the following universities:

The University of Western Australia
Curtin University
Edith Cowan University
Murdoch University
The University of Notre Dame Australia (Fremantle Campus)

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Forest Research Fellowship, you must:

Have received your PhD on or after January 1, 2023, or expect to complete it by December 31, 2025
Be willing to reside at Forrest Hall for the full duration of the fellowship (exceptions are possible but rare)
Accept an employment contract at one of the eligible Western Australian universities (arranged by the Foundation)
Begin the fellowship within 12 months of award notification
Submit annual progress reports to the Forrest Research Foundation

Required Documents

To apply, prepare the following: