Closing date: 30 April 2025

Student type:  International students 

Level of study: Postgraduate degrees (Master’s or PhD)

Study area: Any

Scholarship value: Full tuition fees

Description: The John Allwright Fellowship (JAF) is an agricultural research scholarship funded by the Australian government, designed to support researchers, technical experts, and industry professionals from developing countries in undertaking short-term training or postgraduate studies in Australia. The program aims to enhance agricultural productivity, food security, and sustainable development capabilities.

Eligibility:

• You must not be a citizen of Australia, hold permanent residency in Australia or be applying for a visa to live in Australia permanently

You must be a citizen of the country in which you are working and Must be from an ACIAR partner country(https://www.aciar.gov.au/country-partnerships).

• You are endorsed by your current employer, ACIAR Project Leaders (Commissioned Organisations and Country Collaborators) and your primary supervisor
• You are currently employed on a permanent or long-term contract basis
• You are a scientist or economist who is actively involved in an ACIAR research project or small research activity within the last 24 months. ACIAR may consider supporting researchers from “advanced pipeline” projects
• Your Research Proposal addresses the gender equity and social inclusion, climate change and project contribution to the development priority of your country
• You hold qualifications, equivalent to at least an Australian Bachelor degree, in a discipline that is relevant to the proposed area of postgraduate study
• You have recently undertaken an English language testing program, i.e. IELTs, TOEFL, PTE or are prepared to take the test on receipt of application outcome

How to apply:  apply online 

More info: https://www.aciar.gov.au/scholarships/john-allwright-fellowship