IAS Fellowships
The Institute of Advanced Studies plays a central role in facilitating interdisciplinary research collaborations between UWA’s scholars and leading researchers from across Australia and the world, with a mission of further enhancing the University's global research profile.
Institute of Advanced Studies Visiting Fellowships are designed to foster Interdisciplinarity in research, by supporting visits from leading Australian and International scholars across all disciplines to visit The University of Western Australia.
Individuals working outside the academy, including artists, musicians, writers, activists, and public intellectuals are also eligible to apply for an IAS Visiting Fellowship, where their visit would contribute to the overall mission of UWA.
Remuneration
- Grants of up to AUD $3000 for Australian-based scholars, and up to AUD $6000 for international scholars are available to support costs of travel and accommodation related to activities by the Visiting Fellow.
- The IAS Visiting Fellowship can be considered as seed funding and applicants may wish to contact the UWA Office of Research to discuss funding support options for future research collaborations.
Key Dates
2026 Applications now open
Round One Applications close Monday 9 February 2026
Round Two Applications will open in May 2026.
Rapid Response
A small amount of funding has been allocated to allow for out-of-round/rapid response applications. This category is designed to assist distinguished scholars visiting on short notice. Applicants should demonstrate that funding could not be obtained through the main round.
Special Initiatives
Special Initiatives relating to IAS themes and priorities will be posted on the IAS website from time to time. Please contact the IAS to discuss your ideas.
To apply, please complete the form below:
2026 Institute of Advanced Studies Visiting Fellowships Application Form
2026 Institute of Advanced Studies Fellowships - Information Sheet
Applicants
IAS Visiting Fellowships are intended to support mid-career and senior researchers or scholars from all disciplinary backgrounds. It is recommended that prospective hosts and applicants contact the Institute to discuss their application before submission.
Applicants will need to have two or more UWA hosts from at least two different disciplines.
Applicants will be assessed against the following criteria:
- Academic excellence and standing against career stage of the proposed Visiting Fellow.
- The extent to which the visit aligns with UWA’s research strategy.
- The value and benefits of the research outputs and their impact to UWA.
- Priority will be giving to first time prospective Fellows and hosts to increase the diversity of scholars who engage with the IAS.
IAS Visiting Fellows and their hosts are expected to contribute to the University's research strategy through activities that might include:
- public lectures, masterclasses, symposia, roundtables, academic or industry workshops, and publications ( journal article, book chapter, op-ed or creative output, performance, or exhibition).
- development of grant proposals and/or collaborative research projects.
Additionally, UWA hosts and IAS Visiting Fellows are required to:
- Agree to provide a final report and participate in periodic surveys by the Institute of Advanced Studies requesting follow-up information on outcomes that have resulted from the Fellowship.
- Include the UWA Institute of Advanced Studies Visiting Fellowship in their institutional affiliation by-line in any publications arising from the Fellowship.
