Overview
RMIT brings on the world's best and brightest researchers to undertake transdisciplinary applied research that creates positive impact for society, the economy and the environment. This year, the focus is on building transdisciplinary capability in the following areas:
Regenerative & Sustainable Futures
MedTech Innovation
Digital Innovation
The Vice‐Chancellor's Indigenous Research Fellowship programme offers a range of fellowships for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
Eligibility
Applicants must hold a PhD and be of recognized Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. Confirmation of heritage is required.
Each fellowship level requires an established track record in high‐quality research aligned with RMIT's Strategic Research Priority Areas, with demonstrated ability to lead research, build teams, develop networks and manage collaborative partnered research projects in a global environment.
Fellowships
Vice‐Chancellor's Indigenous Principal Research Fellowship
Duration: 4 years
Salary: Academic Level D1‐D4 (based on experience)
Research support funding: $40,000 per annum for 4 years
Vice‐Chancellor's Indigenous Senior Research Fellowship
Duration: 4 years
Salary: Academic Level C1‐C6 (based on experience)
Research support funding: $30,000 per annum
Vice‐Chancellor's Indigenous Research Fellowship
Duration: 4 years
Salary: Academic Level B2‐B6 (based on experience)
Research support funding: $20,000 per annum
Vice‐Chancellor's Indigenous Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Duration: 4 years
Salary: Academic Level A6‐B2 (based on year of PhD conferral)
Research support funding: $10,000 per annum
Opportunity to build research track record and reputation, supported by training,



development and mentorship
Additional Information
Fellowships are identified opportunities under 'Special Measures' of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act ****. Only Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible.
Applicants currently employed by RMIT in continuing/ongoing positions are not eligible for these fellowships.
Submission deadline: 11:59pm Tuesday 1 September **** AEST.
Equal Chance Statement
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child‐safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
In line with RMIT University's commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January ****, the University will consider gender‐based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‐based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender‐Based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‐employment background checks, including Working with Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially.
We are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT, including alternate formats of application forms.
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
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📌 Indigenous Research Fellowship - Transdisciplinary Impact (Melbourne)
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