McKenzie Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027, University of Melbourne

Applications are now open for the McKenzie Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027 at the University of Melbourne, Australia. This prestigious, fully funded three-year postdoctoral program supports outstanding early career researchers from around the world. It offers a generous salary, research funding, and the opportunity to work at one of Australia’s top universities in any academic field. There is no application fee. You can check out more BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Host Country: Australia
• Host Institution: University of Melbourne
• Duration: 3 years (full-time)
• Nationality: Open to all nationalities
• Application Fee: None
• Application Deadline: 7 May 2026 (3:00 PM AEST) – Expression of Interest (EOI)
• Full Application Deadline (by invitation only): 19 August 2026

What This Scholarship Offers:

• A competitive salary at Academic Level A6 plus superannuation and on-costs
• Up to $25,000 extra research funding over three years for project costs, travel, conferences, or equipment
• Three years of dedicated research time with no heavy teaching load
• Opportunity to build international networks, develop leadership skills, and create new research collaborations
• Mentoring and support from an Academic Contact at the University of Melbourne
• Professional development opportunities to strengthen your research career

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Programs / Fields Available:

The McKenzie Fellowships are open to all research fields across the University. You can apply in any of the following broad areas:

• Architecture, Building and Planning
• Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Business and Economics
• Education
• Engineering and Information Technology
• Fine Arts and Music
• Law
• Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
• Science

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Supporting Documents You Will Need:

• ECR Fellowships Academic Contact Form (signed)
• EOI Project Summary Template
• CV and list of publications
• PhD certificate or evidence of completion
• Referee reports (for full application stage)

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Have completed (or be about to complete) a PhD degree in any discipline relevant to your proposed research
• Your PhD must have been awarded no earlier than 1 April 2023
• You must identify and secure an Academic Contact at the University of Melbourne before submitting the application
• Current University of Melbourne staff on casual or fixed-term contracts may also apply if they meet the other criteria

Note: Applicants who fall slightly outside the eligibility rules due to career interruptions (e.g., parental leave, illness) can request an Eligibility Exemption.

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Faculty-Specific Submission Requirements:

How to Apply:

1. Read the official Scheme Guidelines and ECRF Guidelines.
2. Find an Academic Contact at the University of Melbourne using the “Find an Expert” tool.
3. Ask your Academic Contact to complete and sign the Academic Contact Form.
4. Check any extra requirements from your chosen faculty.
5. Submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) online via SmartyGrants by 7 May 2026.
6. If shortlisted, you will be invited to submit a Full Application by 19 August 2026.

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