John Allwright Fellowship (ACIAR)

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Citizen of an ACIAR partner country (Africa: Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia). Currently working as a scientist on an active or recently completed ACIAR-supported project. Bachelor honours (or equivalent) for PhD entry; strong Bachelor for Master by Research. IELTS 6.5 (no band <6.0) or equivalent.

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## Overview The John Allwright Fellowship (JAF) is ACIAR's flagship capacity-building scheme, funding scientists from partner developing countries to undertake postgraduate research training at an Australian university in fields aligned with ACIAR's agricultural research priorities. ## Benefits - Full tuition fees at the Australian host university. - Return economy airfare from home country to Australia. - Monthly living stipend at the standard RTP rate (currently AUD $34,315 p.a., indexed annually). - Establishment allowance on arrival. - Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of study. - Funded IELTS top-up training if required. ## Eligibility - Citizenship of an ACIAR partner country. - Active involvement in a current or recently completed ACIAR-supported research project (your project leader must endorse). - Bachelor (Honours) for Master entry; Masters or first-class Bachelor for PhD entry. ## How to Apply 1. Identify an ACIAR project you are involved in and obtain project-leader endorsement. 2. Secure an unconditional admission offer from an Australian university for a Master by Research or PhD program. 3. Submit the JAF application via the ACIAR online portal by 31 August. 4. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed by the JAF selection panel. ## Recruiter Tip Applicants who articulate a clear research-to-impact pathway in their home country agricultural sector are heavily preferred. Co-design the proposal with your in-country ACIAR project leader before submission. ## Official Source [John Allwright Fellowship](https://www.aciar.gov.au/capacity-building/john-allwright-fellowship) ## Eligibility snapshot Citizen of an ACIAR partner country (Africa: Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia). Currently working as a scientist on an active or recently completed ACIAR-supported project. Bachelor honours (or equivalent) for PhD entry; strong Bachelor for Master by Research. IELTS 6.5 (no band <6.0) or equivalent. ## Required documents - Certified academic transcripts (WAEC / KCSE / NSC + degree certificates where applicable) - Passport bio-data page (valid 6+ months beyond intended visa start) - English proficiency proof (IELTS 6.0–7.0 overall, or TOEFL iBT / PTE Academic / Duolingo where the provider accepts it) - CV/résumé with full education and work history - Personal statement or motivation letter (typically 500–1000 words) - Two academic or professional references on letterhead - Conditional or full Letter of Offer from the host university (where the scholarship is post-offer) - Financial declaration showing ability to cover any costs not funded by the scholarship ## Application steps 1. **Confirm fit** — re-read the official eligibility criteria on the provider's site and check the current intake window. 2. **Apply for admission** — most Australian scholarships require a conditional or full Letter of Offer before scholarship assessment. 3. **Prepare evidence** — gather certified transcripts, English test scores, references, and identity documents as PDFs. 4. **Submit the scholarship application** — through the university's scholarship portal or the dedicated provider link, before the published deadline. 5. **Track outcomes** — most awards are announced 4–10 weeks after the deadline. If awarded, accept formally and request your CoE. 6. **Apply for the Subclass 500 student visa** — book biometrics, complete the medical exam, and lodge the visa with your CoE, OSHC, and proof of funds.

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