Important dates for the 2026 Fellowship
| Stages | Dates |
|---|---|
| Expressions of interest (EOI) applications open | Monday 14 April 2025, 9am |
| EOI applications close | Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 11.59pm |
| EOI outcomes advised | Wednesday, 9 July 2025 |
| Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application | |
| Full applications open | Thursday, 10 July 2025 |
| Full applications close | Tuesday, 29 July 2025, 11:59pm |
| Interview dates (shortlisted candidates must be available on those dates, otherwise they will not be able to proceed) | Monday, 1 September 2025 to Wednesday, 3 September 2025 & Friday, 5 September 2025 |
| PhD census date for eligibility (PhD awarded) | On or after 5 June 2020 |
| PhD conferral date for eligibility | On or before 5 June 2025 |
| Unless there are exceptional circumstances, fellowship should commence | On or before 30 March 2026 |
Please use the below 'Apply Now' to access and complete your application form. The application needs to be completed in one sitting. This means you cannot save your progress and return at a later stage.
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- Before completing your application, you must contact the relevant UTS faculty (or equivalent) and enquire about current research priorities to ensure there is support for your application.
- Approaching your future UTS sponsor as early as possible is also recommended. Potential sponsors and co-sponsors must refer to the CRF and CIRF UTS Sponsor Guide before sponsoring any candidates.
- During the seven weeks of the EOI phase of the scheme, you need to have detailed discussions regarding your interest and potential as a fellow including any allowable career interruption (if applicable) with the faculty and UTS Sponsor(s).
- Only applications supported by the faculty and UTS Sponsor(s) will be accepted.
- Only the full application will require a letter of support from your Sponsor. The letter template will be provided to your sponsor if you are invited to complete a full application.
- The scheme involves a three-stage application process: EOI, full application and Interview
- Only one application per individual will be accepted. You can nominate a second sponsor (the Co-Sponsor), however they must be from a different faculty or institute.
Please use the below 'Apply Now' to access and complete your application form. The application needs to be completed in one sitting. This means you cannot save your progress and return at a later stage.
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Please refer to the CRF and CIRF Instructions to Applicants before submitting an application. Only applications that are submitted online will be accepted. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered.
Carefully review the following documents to ensure your application is compliant.
You will need to refer to the following documents in order to submit an application for either CRF:
- CRF26 Guidelines and Information for Candidates
- CRF and CIRF Instructions to Applicants
- CRF26 and CIRF26 Sample Expressions of Interest Form
- Career Disruption and Eligibility Request form (if applicable). Use the Eligibility Calculator to assess your eligibility.
- CRF26 and CIRF26 Project Abstract Template
- CRF26 and CIRF26 CV and TROPE Template
- CRF and CIRF UTS Sponsor Guide