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About the fellowship
The Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships scheme funds outstanding mid-career researchers to build an independent research career after doctoral training. The University of Queensland (UQ) — one of Australia's Group of Eight research universities — acts as an eligible administering organisation, supporting international candidates through its Research Office with information sessions, templates and internal review.
Eligibility
- Hold a PhD or equivalent research higher degree, awarded on or between 1 March 2012 and 1 March 2022 (allowable career interruptions can extend this window; an Eligibility Exemption Request may be needed).
- Demonstrate a strong research record with evidence of leadership, supervision or mentoring appropriate to the fellowship level.
- Show capacity to build national and international research collaborations.
- Apply through an eligible Australian administering organisation (such as UQ) — you cannot apply directly to the ARC.
- Researchers nominated for a Future Fellowship on three previous occasions cannot submit again during the eligible period.
Benefits
- Four years of full-time fellowship salary at one of the ARC's Future Fellowship salary levels, with salary-related on-costs.
- Up to A$60,000 per year (up to A$240,000 over four years) in non-salary project funding: research personnel, equipment, consumables, fieldwork, computing, publications, workshops and collaboration.
- Project travel of up to A$100,000 across the project period, subject to ARC rules.
Documents required
- Full application in the ARC Research Management System (RMS)
- Application Certification Form
- UQ Pending and Newly Funded ARC grants form
- Evidence for any Eligibility Exemption (career interruptions)
- Host organisation endorsement via UQ Research Office
How to apply
- Contact UQ's Research Office earlyuq.edu.au — the internal Notice of Intent and eligibility-exemption deadline was 7 Oct 2026.
- Prepare the application in RMSAllow time for internal review before the Research Office deadline.
- ARC closing date: 6 Nov 2026Rejoinder period follows in Mar–Apr 2027; outcomes expected Oct–Nov 2027.
FAQs
No — it is a research fellowship for established mid-career researchers, not for Master's or PhD study.
Yes — through an eligible Australian administering organisation such as UQ.
1 March 2012 to 1 March 2022 inclusive; career interruptions can extend eligibility.
Four years full time, with grant commencement expected 1 July 2027.
Verified 16 Oct 2026 via scholarshipunion.com, careeraidhub.com and brightscholarship.com (ARC closing 6 Nov 2026; PhD window 1 Mar 2012 – 1 Mar 2022; 4-year salary + up to A$60,000/yr project funding).
