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Indigenous Fellowship program

The Fellowship is open to all First Nations researchers, practitioners, community leaders, entrepreneurs and thinkers who want to engage with cross-disciplinary environmental and sustainability research, education and policy-relevant advice.

Purpose

The Fenner School of Environment & Society Indigenous Fellowship aims to allow the recipient to:

  • build Indigenous ways of thinking, being and doing into the ANU Fenner School of Environment & Society course structure, curriculum development and delivery.
  • foster interdisciplinary collaboration and partnerships that support Indigenous projects and enterprises.
  • to critically address existing traditions, norms and values in environmental and sustainability research, education and policy.

This is an opportunity to help shape the conversations in honouring Indigenous knowledge in environmental and sustainability research, education, and policy-relevant advice at ANU and in Australia.

Eligibility

This is an identified opportunity. All First Nations peoples are welcome to apply, with a strong preference for applicants who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. International First Nations applicants who are not Australian residents are welcome to apply, however special conditions may apply.

The Fellowship offers .Fellowships are offered in the following two categories:

  • Category 1: Visiting Residential Fellowships (with grant)
  • Category 2: Visiting Non-Residential Fellowships (with grant)

The Fellowship is up to $25,000, which is intended to cover accommodation, travel, living expenses and material costs. Funds must be spent in the year the Fellowship is undertaken and funds will not be carried forward into the following year. Depending on the area of practice and individual requirements, the Fellowship will offer study or studio facilities at the University to the recipient. In some cases, these may need to be shared in some form with other practitioners.

In-kind support or other assistance may be available from the University for the public programs in which the Fellow is involved: e.g., performances, exhibitions, seminars, public meetings, or workshops. Depending upon the financial requirements of the selected Fellow, a second Fellowship, for a reduced tenure period, may be awarded.

For more information including how to apply, download the program document: