The esteemed Forrest Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 is currently accepting applications from outstanding early-career researchers worldwide. This extremely competitive fellowship, which is based in Western Australia, offers a singular chance to carry out groundbreaking research in one of the most innovative and cooperative academic settings on the planet.
Forrest Fellows stand out for their dedication to questioning accepted wisdom, academic prowess, and intellectual curiosity. They are keen to do multidisciplinary research and want their work to have a significant influence on society.
The Forrest Fellowship, one of Australia’s most prestigious postdoctoral programs, is looking for candidates with an exceptional academic record, a track record of conducting original and creative research after receiving their PhD, a cross-disciplinary collaborative mindset, and a strong desire to use their research to have an impact on the larger community.
This is an incredible chance to become a part of a group of forward-thinking academics that are setting the standard for innovation and research.
Host Country: Australia
University: Australian Universities
Opportunity Type: Fellowship
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must either successfully finish all PhD requirements by December 31, 2025, or have their PhD conferred on or after January 1, 2023.
- Although the foundation’s governors may make an exception, fellows are required to live in Forrest Hall for the duration of their fellowship.
- In order to accept the Forrest Fellowship, chosen applicants need to:
- have obtained and accepted a job offer from a university in Western Australia. The employment contract will be issued by the Forrest Foundation in coordination with the designated university.
- get their doctorate formally conferred before starting their fellowship.
- Within a year of receiving the fellowship, begin working at the appropriate university.
- Send yearly success reports to the Minderoo Foundation’s director and the director of the Forrest Research Foundation.
Benefits:
- Pay: Pay commensurate with a position A Step 8 appointment (for example, $108,362 for this position at the University of Western Australia in 2025) plus 17% superannuation.
- Accommodation Allowance: $25,116 per year as an accommodation allowance in 2025 (subject to marginal tax rates).
- Allowance for Research and Travel: $12,000 one-time funding for authorized research costs, such as conference travel and study abroad.
- Allowance for Relocation: Fellows from other states and abroad may apply for a relocation allowance, which covers the cost of an economy ticket to Perth. Following a successful selection, the director can share specifics.
- Extra Duties: It is anticipated that Forrest Fellows will support the objectives of the Foundation by serving as mentors, ambassadors, and leaders for Forrest Scholars, Forrest Hall, and the Forrest Research Foundation.
- Level of Appointment: If the employing university supports it, Level B appointments could be taken into consideration.
Deadline: 30 June 2025
