FHRI Fund Distinguished Fellows 2025-26
The FHRI Fund Distinguished Fellows 2025-26 program aims to attract outstanding research leaders to Western Australia, to undertake a program of research that builds WA’s reputation and capability for WA-led globally recognised research.
Fellowships will be made available to international or interstate senior research leaders, appointable at academic Level C, D or E, or equivalent clinical level, to relocate to WA.
The Fellowship packages consist of salary support for the Fellow and their team, direct research funding and relocation costs. The Fellowship packages are up to the value of $5 million over 5 years with 75 per cent of the costs provided by the FHRI Fund.
Funding will be provided on a merit basis.
Program Status: Open for Applications
Applications Close: Applicants may apply at any time
Please note that the Grant Management System Application Form is not yet published. The application questions are provided in the Application Form in word document format so that you can commence preparing your application.
This website will be updated with submission instructions when the Grant Management System Application Form is available online.
The FHRI Fund Distinguished Fellows 2025-26 Guidelines and Conditions and Application Form can be accessed below:
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Queries regarding the application process can be directed via email to DOH.GMS@health.wa.gov.au with the subject line beginning with ‘GMS Application Assistance – DF2025-26’.
Information on other FHRI Fund programs can be accessed by subscribing to updates or checking the FHRI Fund current opportunities. To find out more about working in Western Australia visit: the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub