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Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowships at The University of Melbourne 2026

Awarded by Jacobs Foundation

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Research Fellow/ Scientist

Funding Type

Partial Funding · AUD 225,000 - AUD 600,000

Eligible Courses

Research on child and youth development

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

University of Melbourne

Provider

Jacobs Foundation

Last Verified On

20 Feb 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

For early- and mid-career researchers from various academic fields, the Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowships are an internationally competitive program designed to enhance children's and youth's growth and quality of life. Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship funds are provided directly to the fellow's institution, and the fellow may use the funds for any activity that supports their research and to pay their salary for three years.

Eligibility for Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowships at the University of Melbourne:

  • Applicants may come from any nationality.
  • Applicants must have obtained a PhD or equivalent degree within the past 10 years.
  • Applicants must be employed at an institution of higher education or a research institute.
  • Applicants' research must adhere to an area of interest to the Jacobs Foundation.
  • Applicants must be committed to engaging with the Jacobs Foundation and the Fellowship Network and contributing to the Foundation’s activities.

Application Process:

Applicants must fill out an online application form to apply for the scholarship.

Value of the Scholarship:

The successful candidates are awarded a sum of $225,000 - $600,000

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  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

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FAQs

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  • The deadline of Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowships at The University of Melbourne 2026 is N/A.
  • Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowships at The University of Melbourne 2026 is offered to Research Fellow/ Scientist degree.
  • Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowships at The University of Melbourne 2026 is offered for Research on child and youth development.
  • Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowships at The University of Melbourne 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowships at The University of Melbourne 2026 is offered by Jacobs Foundation.
  • Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowships at The University of Melbourne 2026 covers Partial Funding, AUD 225,000 - AUD 600,000.