Forrest Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS FOR THESE POSITIONS NEED TO BE MADE VIA FORREST RESEARCH FOUNDATION  The Forrest Research Foundation is offering up to five prestigious three-year postdoctoral Fellowships in 2025 to outstanding researchers from around the world to conduct paradigm-shifting research based at any of Western Australia's five universities.The Fellowships will be open to candidates from all countries and 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 high-level 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.Value These generous fellowships provide a stipend and accommodation at Forrest Hall in a luxury self-contained studio apartment.Salary consistent with a Level A Step 8 appointment plus 17% superannuation  Accommodation Allowance of $24,128 per annum in 2024 (subject to marginal tax rate)  Research allowance of up to $12,000, plus economy airfare to Perth.This allowance is available for approved research-related 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 'researcher's journey' program that exposes our Fellows to world leading researchers, mentoring, connections with Australia's learned academies and more.Who can apply 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.Partner Universities The Fellowships can be held at any of Western Australia's five universities:   The University of Western Australia  Curtin University  Murdoch University  Edith Cowan University   The University of Notre Dame Australia (Fremantle Campus).About Forrest Research Foundation 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 Australia's five universities.Applications open on Wednesday, 22 May 2024 and closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 30 June 2024.For more information and to apply  For full fellowship guidelines, further particulars, and the online application portal go to: Forrest  Research Foundation