The Deakin University Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (DUPRF) 2026, previously known as the Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, is designed to support early career researchers who show potential to become internationally competitive. This fellowship aims to enhance research capacity in key areas and foster the next generation of high-achieving researchers. You can find more Postdoc fellowships here.
Key Details
- No of Fellowships: 20
- Nationality: Open to all
- Application Fee: No
- Location: Australia
- Duration: Up to 3 years
- Applications Close: Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 11:55 PM (AEST)
- Outcome Notification: From November 2025
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Eligibility Criteria
- Have been awarded a PhD on or after January 1, 2022, or have a PhD award date equivalent to January 1, 2022, when factoring in allowable career interruptions (e.g., parental leave, medical leave, or other significant disruptions).
Target Faculties
- Faculty of Arts and Education
- Faculty of Business and Law
- Faculty of Health
- Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
Also check: British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026-27
Funding Details
- Salary Support: Up to 3 years of funding. For international fellows, the third year is subject to visa requirements.
- Research Grant: A one-time $15,000 grant for direct research costs, including consumables, specialized computers, equipment, resources, and travel (if permitted).
Also check: Royal Society University Research Fellowship 2026
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for the DUPRF 2026:
Step 1: Review Guidelines
Download and read the 2026 Deakin University Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Guidelines, Instructions, and Conditions of Award (PDF, 533KB).
Step 2: Identify a Supervisor
Contact a faculty, school, institute, or center aligned with your research interests to identify a proposed supervisor. Visit the Faculty, School, Institute, and Centre Contacts page for details. You will need to obtain a Supervisor Support Statement from your proposed supervisor, confirming their agreement to host your fellowship.
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Step 3: Prepare Supporting Documents
Prepare and upload the following documents via the online application form:
- Top 5 Publications: List your top 5 publications, monographs, non-traditional research outputs (NTROs), or patents from the last 5 years.
- Supervisor Support Statement: Your proposed supervisor must complete and sign this form, commenting on your research proposal and how they will support you.
- Summary of Experience and Contributions: A one-page document outlining your key research contributions, expertise, supervisory experience, and career aspirations. Adhere to the formatting guidelines.
- Full Research Project Proposal: A maximum of five A4 pages detailing your project’s aims, background, significance, methodology, anticipated outcomes, and alignment with Deakin’s research strengths. Follow the formatting guidelines and develop this with your supervisor.
- Curriculum Vitae and Publication List: A single PDF (max 8 pages) listing your CV and publications.
- Evidence of PhD Conferral: Provide your official PhD testamur (not transcript) or a letter from your institution confirming PhD completion by December 31, 2025.
- Career Interruptions (if applicable): Submit a Statutory Declaration (or equivalent in English) and the career interruption calculator to document any interruptions impacting your eligibility.
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Step 4: Submit Application
Complete the online application form via the Deakin application portal.
