Research Fellowships
The Victoria University Research Fellowship program was established to support, promote and progress outstanding, innovative and strategically aligned research. A VU Research Fellowship is recognition of a researcher’s capability and contribution to research at Victoria University
VU Research allocates and approves the University's resources for research and research training through the Research Fellowship program.
Research Fellowships are open to College-based teaching, and research and teaching focused academics to undertake research that aligns with our priority research themes and accreditation fields of research.
Research Fellowship objectives
The University will make carefully considered investments of resources to areas that are demonstrably aligned with our Research and Impact Plan (2023-2028), and aligned to our research purpose and the 5 key thematic areas:
- Health, sports and wellness
- First Nations knowledge
- New generation skill and workforce impact
- Green research translation
- New frontiers in policy, advocacy and justice
Research Professional
To explore funding opportunities that can support the research costs associated with your Fellowship, use the Research Professional funding database to find a range of sponsors in Australia and overseas.
How to apply for a VU Research Fellowship
VU Research Fellowship Guidelines that outline the application process are available on our Sharepoint site for VU staff.
