2026 Deakin University Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

We’re searching for the next generation of research stars to come and join our world-class research team.

Applications for highly sought-after 2026 Deakin University Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (DUPRF) are set to open soon.

The DUPRF scheme supports and develops early career researchers identified as potential rising stars, to enhance capacity and capability in key research areas and build the next generation of high-achieving and internationally competitive researchers.

Applications for 2026 fellowships open on Tuesday 1 July and close at 11.55pm on Sunday, 10 August 2025.

Those wishing to apply for a fellowship within IPAN must first submit an Expression of Interest form by 5pm AEST Thursday 3 July 2024. No late EoIs will be accepted.

Download the IPAN EoI form here

All applicants will be notified in the week of 7 July 2024 if they have been shortlisted to submit a full application.

Want to know more? Check out the DUPRF page here or email ipandir@deakin.edu.au