ARC Future Fellowships – University of Melbourne / Australian Research Council

About the Fellowship

ARC Future Fellowships are four-year mid-career research fellowships funded by the Australian Research Council and hosted by Australian universities such as Melbourne. Applications are submitted by the university on the researcher's behalf during scheme rounds announced by the ARC, so prospective applicants should engage their target school or institute first.

Opportunity	ARC Future Fellowships – University of Melbourne / Australian Research Council
Host	University of Melbourne
Location	Melbourne, Australia
Study Level	Postdoctoral
Funding	Fully Funded
Stipend	Four-year fellowship salary plus project funding
Application Deadline	Scheme rounds run through Australian host universities — calls announced by the ARC
Apply	Official application page ↗

ARC Future Fellowships are four-year mid-career research fellowships funded by the Australian Research Council and hosted by Australian universities such as Melbourne. Applications are submitted by the university on the researcher's behalf during scheme rounds announced by the ARC, so prospective applicants should engage their target school or institute first.

Programme Highlights

• Prestigious four-year fellowship for mid-career researchers
• Salary plus project support administered via the host university
• Scheme rounds announced by the ARC with fixed submission dates
• Pathway into permanent Australian academic positions

Who Should Apply

Researchers typically eight to fifteen years post-PhD with a strong publication record; eligibility rules including Australian residency requirements are set by the ARC guidelines.

Funding and Costs

Four-year fellowship salary plus project funding, administered through the host university per the ARC scheme rules.

Deadline and How to Apply

Contact the research office of the target university (Melbourne's research-funding page lists support), then follow the ARC round timeline when announced. Key deadline information: Scheme rounds run through Australian host universities — calls announced by the ARC.

Official Link

• Official application page (verified link)

About University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne is a public research university in Victoria, Australia, and a member of the Group of Eight. It offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral education across health, science, engineering, business, law and the arts. Its academic community supports research and collaboration addressing scientific questions and challenges in society.

Official website: https://www.unimelb.edu.au

Contact

Questions about this position, eligibility or the application process should be raised through the contact channel given on the official announcement page (see the Official Link section above). Always quote the position reference in your message so the admissions or HR team can route your enquiry quickly.

Important Notes

• Application deadline: Rounds via host universities - late or incomplete applications are normally not considered.
• Listing details were recorded from the official source at the time of publication; always confirm the latest requirements on the official page before applying.
• Prepare the documents listed in the eligibility and application sections before starting the online form - transcripts, CV and references take the longest to collect.

Application guides

• Scholarship Application Rejected? 12 Problems to Check Before Reapplying
• University Motivation Letter: Explain Your Preparation and Course Choice
• A 12-Month Study Abroad Application Plan for Master's and PhD Applicants