Are you an emerging researcher ready to take the next bold step in your academic journey? Deakin University invites you to apply for the 2026 Deakin University Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (DUPRF), a prestigious opportunity designed to empower the research leaders of tomorrow. 

The Deakin University Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (DUPRF) 2026, formerly known as the Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellowships will open for applications on Tuesday 1 July 2025 and close on Sunday 10 August 2025 at 11:55pm (AEST). 

Each Fellowship provides up to three years of salary support, ranging from Level A, Step 6 to the top of Level B. In addition, Fellows receive a one-time research support grant of $15,000 to cover direct project costs. This comprehensive support package is designed to give researchers the time, resources and mentorship they need to thrive. 

To be eligible, applicants must have a PhD awarded on or after 1 January 2022, or a PhD date that is commensurate after allowable career interruptions. 

Interested applicants should review the 2026 DUPRF Guidelines and begin discussions with a potential supervisor using the relevant Faculty, School, Institute and Centre contacts page. 

Learn more and access the guidelines: DUPRF 2026 Information.  

The Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation (ADI) has hosted several outstanding DUPRF recipients whose work addresses some of the most pressing global challenges. Their research has explored topics such as countering violent extremism, environmental justice, the politics of security and the legacies of war and trauma.

These projects have contributed to the evaluation of peacebuilding programs, examined the social and ecological consequences of toxic land use and investigated how race, gender and religion influence global security narratives. 

Through their work, these Fellows have not only advanced academic knowledge but also shaped policy and practice in Australia and internationally. Their stories below highlight the transformative potential of the Fellowship.