Fully Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 | Forrest Research Foundation

The Forrest Research Foundation Fellowship is a program that brings together talented minds in research from around the world in Western Australia. Established in 2014, the Foundation is intended to assisting postdoctoral researchers who demonstrate remarkable promise in their academic and scientific activities. The Fellowship aims to establish Western Australia as a global hub for research and innovation, encouraging collaboration and intellectual exchange across disciplines.

What is the Forrest Research Foundation Fellowship?

The Forrest Fellowship is intended for early-career postdoctoral scholars who have exhibited outstanding academic success and a desire to make significant contributions to their areas. Whether through new findings, novel research approaches, or multidisciplinary collaboration, Forrest Fellows are chosen for their ability to make major contributions to global research concerns.

The Fellowship program provides a unique chance for bright scholars to broaden their postdoctoral work beyond their doctoral dissertation, experimenting with new ideas and research topics. Fellows are encouraged to form intellectual connections not only within their discipline, but also across domains, resulting in a more holistic approach to research and problem solving. Furthermore, the Foundation emphasizes the importance of Fellows effectively communicating their results to the general public, ensuring that their work has a significant and good impact on society.

Scholarship Overview

Host Country	Australia
Provider	Forrest Research Foundation
Degree Levels	Post-doctoral
Eligible Courses	Selected courses offered by the university
Eligible Nationalities	International Applicants
Benefits	Fully Funded
Deadline	June 30, 2025 (Applications will open in mid-May)

Eligibility Criteria

Western Australia welcomes career postdoctoral researchers from all over the world. For this Fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

PhD Requirements: Applicants must have had their PhD conferred on or after January 1, 2022, or have satisfactorily completed all prerequisites for the award of their PhD before December 31, 2024.
Residency Requirements: Fellows must reside at Forrest Hall in Perth for the duration of the Fellowship. The governors of the Forrest Research Foundation may consider exemptions.
Employment Eligibility: Applicants must meet the job eligibility requirements of the chosen Western Australian University where they want to hold the Fellowship.
Research Discipline: The Fellowship is for researchers of all disciplines. Applicants should have an excellent academic record and a strong research background.

Key Benefits of the Forrest Fellowship

The Forrest Research Foundation provides a competitive and comprehensive benefits package aimed to help Fellows with their research and personal development:

Attractive Salary: Fellows will earn approximately AU$108,362 (plus 17% superannuation) in 2025.
Accommodation Allowance: An annual allowance of AU$25,116 (subject to tax) for Forrest Hall residency.
Research and Travel Allowance: A one-time AU$12,000 allowance for research expenses, such as international travel for conferences or fieldwork.
Relocation Assistance: Coverage of economy airfare for Fellows moving from interstate or internationally to Perth.
Engagement with the Research Community: Fellows are expected to devote one day each week to mentorship, ambassadorial activities, and leadership responsibilities at the Foundation.