Early Career Research Fellowships (mckenzie, Mary Lugton And Puzey)
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Base: level a.6 + super; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Early-career researcher
Postdoctoral fellowship
Academic research career
The University of Melbourne invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the 2026 Early Career Researcher Fellowships, with appointments commencing in 2027
Job Summary
The University of Melbourne invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the 2026 Early Career Researcher Fellowships, with appointments commencing in 2027.
This annual round encompasses three competitive schemes: the McKenzie, Mary Lugton, and Puzey Postdoctoral Fellowships.
Fellowship benefits include a three-year full-time appointment at Level A.6 plus superannuation, up to $25,000 in project funding, and access to mentoring and ECR development programs.
Matching Summary
The University of Melbourne invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the 2026 Early Career Researcher Fellowships, with appointments commencing in 2027.
Salary
Base: Level A.6 plus superannuation; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Up to $25,000 in project funding
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
early-career researcher
postdoctoral fellowship
academic research career
project funding access
Nice-to-have
mentoring and development programs
collaboration with faculty
Key Requirements
PhD completed by 7 May 2026
PhD completed no earlier than 1 April 2023
Australian citizen and resident (Puzey)
Active researcher in Science or Engineering (Mary Lugton)