OpenFieldSir Zelman Cowen Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Inclusive Education and Social Cohesion
prestigious two-year postdoctoral fellowship conducting participatory research on educational access, migrant integration, and policy interventions across Melbourne's diverse western suburbs.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Education, Sociology, or Public Policy completed within past 3 years
- English language proficiency
- Native or near-native English writing ability
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Strong track record of first-author publications and conference presentations in social-sciences
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- AUD $92,000–$102,000/year academic salary + AUD $10,000 project support
- Application fee
- AUD $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full university academic staff appointment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 1, 2026 (2027 academic year)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Victoria University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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