ClosedFellowshipFL27 Round 1
Australian Laureate Fellowships for funding commencing in 2027
Australian Research Council · Australia
The Australian Laureate Fellowships support outstanding researchers of international reputation with project funding, salary and salary-related support. The scheme funds innovative, ground-breaking research programs and research leadership over five years, including support for postdoctoral and postgraduate researchers.
Funding
$2.6M – $4.2M
Closed
30 Apr 2026
Duration
5 years
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Application must be submitted through the Research Office of an Eligible Organisation listed in the Grant Guidelines.
• All named participants must satisfy the eligibility criteria for their role in the relevant Grant Guidelines.
• The application may nominate only one Australian Laureate Fellowship.
• The application must request funding for at least two Postdoctoral Research Associates and two Postgraduate Researchers.
• An individual must not be nominated for more than one Australian Laureate Fellowship in this grant opportunity.
• Previous recipients of an Australian Laureate Fellowship are not eligible to apply again.
• Named participants may only hold concurrent Discovery Program funding within the project limits specified in the Grant Guidelines.
• If successful, named participants must meet project limits before the project starts.
An application may only be submitted through the Research Office of an Eligible Organisation listed in the Grant Guidelines. All participants named in an application must satisfy the eligibility criteria for their role as listed in the relevant Grant Guidelines. The only named participant role available is an Australian Laureate Fellowship. The application must nominate only one Australian Laureate Fellowship and request funding for a minimum of two Postdoctoral Research Associates and two Postgraduate Researchers. An individual must not be nominated for more than one Australian Laureate Fellowship in a grant opportunity. A previous recipient of an Australian Laureate Fellowship is not eligible to apply for another Australian Laureate Fellowship. A named participant can be concurrently funded through the Discovery Program only within specified project limits. If successful, named participants must meet the project limits in the Grant Guidelines before the project can start.
What's Funded
Conducting a mature, implementation-ready research program led by an Australian Laureate Fellow, including salary support, project funding, collaboration, mentoring, supervision, and support for at least two Postdoctoral Research Associates and two Postgraduate Researchers.Expected Outcomes
New or advanced knowledge, innovative and ground-breaking research outcomes, stronger research leadership and collaboration, training of early- and mid-career researchers, and economic, commercial, environmental, social and cultural benefits for Australia.Key Information
Applicant Types
universityother
Stage
established
Funding Purposes
researchtraining
Keywords
Australian Laureate FellowshipsresearchfellowshipSTEMHASSpostdoctoral researcherspostgraduate researchersresearch leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Australian Laureate Fellowships for funding commencing in 2027?
The Australian Laureate Fellowships for funding commencing in 2027 is a fellowship grant offered by Australian Research Council in Australia, providing $2.6M – $4.2M in funding. The Australian Laureate Fellowships support outstanding researchers of international reputation with project funding, salary and salary-related support. The scheme funds innovative, ground-breaking research programs and research leadership over five years, including support for postdoctoral and postgraduate researchers.
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How much funding does the Australian Laureate Fellowships for funding commencing in 2027 provide?
The Australian Laureate Fellowships for funding commencing in 2027 provides $2.6M – $4.2M in funding. The typical project duration is 5 years.
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Who is eligible for the Australian Laureate Fellowships for funding commencing in 2027?
- Application must be submitted through the Research Office of an Eligible Organisation listed in the Grant Guidelines.
- All named participants must satisfy the eligibility criteria for their role in the relevant Grant Guidelines.
- The application may nominate only one Australian Laureate Fellowship.
- The application must request funding for at least two Postdoctoral Research Associates and two Postgraduate Researchers.
- An individual must not be nominated for more than one Australian Laureate Fellowship in this grant opportunity.
- Previous recipients of an Australian Laureate Fellowship are not eligible to apply again.
- Named participants may only hold concurrent Discovery Program funding within the project limits specified in the Grant Guidelines.
- If successful, named participants must meet project limits before the project starts.
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When does the Australian Laureate Fellowships for funding commencing in 2027 close?
Applications closed on 30 Apr 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Conducting a mature, implementation-ready research program led by an Australian Laureate Fellow, including salary support, project funding, collaboration, mentoring, supervision, and support for at least two Postdoctoral Research Associates and two Postgraduate Researchers.
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