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Explore the Fellowships

Read the Fellowships website, including the:

• Overview, including terms of the Fellowships and expectations of Fellows
• Eligibility and selection criteria 

Discuss the potential of your application:

• Discuss your application for a Fellowship with your supervisor as well as with mentors and trusted colleagues
• Please ensure your supervisor and Head of Centre/Department are aware of the Conditions of the Award

Applications

Step 1: Review the Fellowships website, including expectations and eligibility criteria
Step 2: Preview the application form and prepare your answers.
Step 3: Complete the application below

Prepare your application

2026 Momentum Fellowship applications are currently closed.

Draft your written application, responding to the eligibility and selection criteria on this website:

• A summary describing why you are seeking a Fellowship (maximum 200 words)
• Describe the impact of your particular circumstances on your academic career to date (800 words)
• Include an overview of how this fellowship will assist you with maintaining your career trajectory (maximum 500 words)
• Include a statement demonstrating your alignment with Faculty values (300 words)
• Include one letter of support from a senior academic colleague who can speak about your capacity for success in academia (maximum 1 A4 page)*

*Note: It would be helpful for the assessment panel if the letter includes relevant information regarding the impact of your personal circumstances on your career trajectory and/or research outputs. If the letter of support is not from your Head of Department, Centre Head or Head of School, we will contact them to seek endorsement and support of your application for a Momentum Fellowship. Please ensure they are aware of your intention to apply.

Prepare and attach a curriculum vitae:

• Include an abbreviated, up-to-date copy of your curriculum vitae (maximum 5 pages)

If appropriate, provide documentation supporting the salary shortfall

• Attach an email from your Department/Centre manager outlining how the salary shortfall will be met

Attach optional supporting material:

• Maximum 5 A4 pages
• Clarify the reason for including supporting material in your written application

Submit your application

Complete and submit your application online:

• Submit your application by October 2026
• Note the application form strictly enforces word limits, and page limits are to be adhered to—the selection panel will not consider additional pages
• All applications are confidential