Forrest Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026
Forrest Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026
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PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS FOR THESE POSITIONS NEED TO BE MADE VIA FORREST RESEARCH FOUNDATION
About the area
Forrest Research Foundation was established in 2014 following one of the largest ever philanthropic donations in Australian history by Andrew and Nicola Forrest. The donation is used to drive research and innovation capacity in Western Australia by awarding Forrest Scholarships and Fellowships to outstanding young intellects from around the world to conduct research at one of Western Australias five universities.
About the opportunity
The Forrest Research Foundation is offering up to five prestigious threeyear postdoctoral Fellowships in 2026 to outstanding researchers from around the world to conduct paradigmshifting research based at any of Western Australias five universities.
These generous fellowships provide a stipend and accommodation at Forrest Hall in a luxury selfcontained studio apartment.
- Salary consistent with a Level A Step 8 appointment plus 17% superannuation
- Accommodation Allowance of $25116 per annum in 2025 (subject to marginal tax rate)
- Research allowance of $12000. This allowance is available for approved researchrelated expenses overseas research and conference travel.
- All interstate and international Fellows can apply for a relocation allowance which can be discussed with the Director if successful.
Within Forrest Hall you will live amongst other researchers in a vibrant and inspiring research environment. The Foundation also offers a unique researchers journey program that exposes our Fellows to world leading researchers mentoring connections with Australias learned academies and more.
About you
The Forrest Postdoctoral Fellowships are open to candidates of any nationality. You will require an outstanding academic track record be a creative thinker excellent communicator passionate researcher and wish to join this elite group of exceptional Forrest Fellows.
The Fellowships will be open to candidates from all disciplines and are intended to accelerate opportunities for outstanding researchers.
Applicants will have an outstanding academic profile and will have already made significant personal research contributions to their discipline. They will have gained highlevel research experience through studying and researching in a number of different institutions and their innovative doctoral research will be recognised well beyond their current institutional home.
Partner universities
The Fellowships can be held at any of Western Australias five universities:
- The University of Western Australia
- Curtin University
- Murdoch University
- Edith Cowan University
- The University of Notre Dame Australia (Fremantle Campus)
How to apply
Please apply online via the Forrest Research Foundation website: date: 11:59pm AWST on Monday 30 June 2025
For full fellowship guidelines further particulars and the online application portal go to: Forrest
Research Foundation
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS FOR THESE POSITIONS NEED TO BE MADE VIA FORREST RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Employment Type
Full-Time
