The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has officially opened Expressions of Interest (EOI) for its prestigious Chancellor’s Research Fellowship (CRF) and Chancellor’s Indigenous Research Fellowship (CIRF) for the 2026 academic year. These highly competitive and career-defining fellowships are aimed at empowering outstanding early career researchers to take the next leap in academia and leadership.
Whether you’re a researcher ready to grow in teaching, learning, research management, and scholarly communication—or an Indigenous scholar aspiring to lead within academia—the UTS Chancellor’s Fellowship programs offer an exceptional opportunity.
What’s on Offer?
- UTS Chancellor’s Research Fellowship (CRF): Designed for outstanding early career researchers from any discipline, this program supports individuals who show exceptional promise in becoming future academic leaders.
- UTS Chancellor’s Indigenous Research Fellowship (CIRF): Specifically targets early career researchers of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, offering tailored support to elevate Indigenous leadership in research and higher education.
Both fellowships offer structured support, mentorship, and professional development within the vibrant UTS academic environment.
Who Can Apply?
- Applicants must be early career researchers with a strong academic track record.
- For CIRF, applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
- Candidates must demonstrate potential for future academic leadership, along with a clear and compelling research vision.
Apply: https://utsau.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eKCgHi30PlegMho.
Application Deadline
The last date to submit an Expression of Interest for the UTS Chancellor’s Research Fellowship and Chancellor’s Indigenous Research Fellowship 2026 is Tuesday, 10 June 2025, at 11:59pm AEST.