Research Fellowships for PhD Researchers in all Disciplines from the University of Melbourne in Australia

The University of Melbourne in Australia is offering the Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship Program to early and mid-career researchers whose work is dedicated to improving the development, learning, and living conditions of children and youth. The relevant disciplines include but are not limited to, education sciences, psychology, economics, sociology, family studies, media studies, political science, linguistics, neurosciences, and medical sciences. The fellowship is awarded to researchers who have received their Ph.D. within the past 10 years. The maximum duration of the fellowship grants is 3 years.

• Grants for Early Career Research Fellowships are CHF 150,000.
• Grants for Advanced Research Fellowships are CHF 400,000.
• Jacobs Foundation Fellows have the opportunity to build long-term international networks and make use of other non-financial benefits the program offers, such as short-term group residencies, workshops, and alumni events.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:

• Have graduated with a Ph.D., noting that the Jacobs Foundation offers Fellowships at either the “Early Career” level or the "Advanced" level:
• “Early Career” Research Fellowship: The ideal candidate has obtained his/her Ph.D. no more than 7 years ago.
• “Advanced” Research Fellowship: The ideal candidate has obtained his/her Ph.D. no more than 15 years ago.
• Scholars who engage in interdisciplinary work on individual development and learning of children and youth, and who seek to combine genetic, epigenetic, neurobiological, behavioral, and social levels of analysis, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Selection Criteria:

• Past research accomplishments and publication record
• Creativity and potential to become a leader in the scientific community
• Scientific quality: methods and data.
• The international relevance of the fellow’s planned work.
• Potential for application in supporting human development and learning.
• Alignment of planned projects with the goals of the Jacobs Foundation.

About the University of Melbourne:

The University of Melbourne is Australia’s leading university, with a distinctive experience that helps graduates become more well-rounded, thoughtful and skilled professional to make a positive impact across the globe. The university’s research helps solve social, economic and environmental challenges the world is facing today and into the future. It believes that we are tightly connected with our communities, at home and around the globe – a connection that enriches our learning, teaching and research.

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