I am attracted by the Forrest Foundation’s bold and global vision that values knowledge discovery and propagation above geographic and disciplinary divides.
Dr Julie Ji | Awarded Forrest Fellowship in 2018
Benefits
The Forrest Research Foundation will provide funding for
- Salary
- Accommodation Allowance
- Relocation and Travel Allowance
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.
Our fellows
Read about our fellows and their world-class research.
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.
Find out more: Forrest Research Foundation Fellowship Guidelines
Selection
As a Forrest Fellow you will be resilient and have learned from life’s challenges. You will have a long-standing commitment to your chosen field and a strong desire to share your ideas, teach and learn from others.
Meet the Selection Committee
Apply
What must an application include?
Fellowships are available at all 5 Western Australian universities.
Before applying, applicants must contact the research group/department where they wish to conduct their post-doctoral research, and receive direct confirmation that their work will be mentored by a senior member of academic staff, and that the research group/department will provide all necessary research support. The Foundation will contact the proposed academic mentor of shortlisted applicants to request formal confirmation of their support. Applicants do not need to submit a letter of support with their application.
A completed application must include
- Completed application form
- Curriculum vitae
- Publications list
- Grants and awards list
- Contact details for three academic referees
More information on the application process is available in this recorded webinar (Please note the closing date for fellowships commencing in 2022, is 16 May 2021).
