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Conduct high-quality transdisciplinary research with significant societal, environmental, and economic impact. Lead research teams, develop global networks, and contribute to RMIT's strategic research priority areas.
Applicants must be Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people holding a PhD. Depending on the fellowship level, an emerging, established, or excellent track record of research and leadership is required.
Each year, RMIT brings on the world’s best and brightest researchers and teams to undertake transdisciplinary applied research that creates positive impact for society, the economy and the environment. This year, our focus is on building transdisciplinary capability in three key areas:
We are seeking Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants and offer the following range of Fellowships:
To be suitable for a Vice-Chancellor's Indigenous Principal Research Fellowship, applicants must hold a PhD and it is expected that you will have an excellent track record and international recognition for undertaking high-quality research aligned with one or more of RMIT’s Strategic Research Priority Areas, contributing significantly to research outputs and translation, industry and public engagement, building capability of staff, promoting strong research performance, and above all, engaging in research which builds societal, environmental and economic benefit and positive change in the world. You will have proven ability to provide research leadership, build teams, develop networks, and manage collaborative partnered research projects in a global environment.
If successful, you can expect:
As a Vice-Chancellor’s Indigenous Senior Research Fellow, applicants must hold a PhD and it is expected that you will have an established track record and a national reputation for undertaking high quality research aligned with one of RMIT’s Strategic Research Priority Areas. Indigenous Senior Research Fellows will have proven ability to provide research leadership, develop networks and manage collaborative partnered research projects in a global environment.
If successful, you can expect:
Vice-Chancellor’s Indigenous Research Fellowship
As a Vice-Chancellor’s Indigenous Research Fellow, applicants must hold a PhD and it is expected that you will have an emerging track record and a national reputation for undertaking high quality research aligned with one of RMIT’s Strategic Research Priority Areas. Indigenous Research Fellows will have proven ability to provide research leadership, develop networks and manage collaborative partnered research projects in a global environment.
If successful, you can expect:
Vice-Chancellor’s Indigenous Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
As a Vice-Chancellor’s Indigenous Postdoctoral Research Fellow, applicants must hold a PhD and you will be expected to make significant contributions to RMIT’s research priorities by engaging in high-quality research projects and producing high-quality outputs. The position will carry out team-based research projects, which will make a significant impact in the area of your specialisation and be influential in expanding the knowledge quality research aligned with one of RMIT’s Strategic Research Priority Areas.
If successful, you can expect:
The Vice-Chancellor's Indigenous Research Fellowships are identified opportunities under ‘Special Measures’ of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 2010. This means that only Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply. Confirmation of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is required, and you will need to submit this during the application process.
Please click here for more information about the Vice-Chancellor's Indigenous Research Fellowships program.
Any Questions
If this interests you and you would like to have a yarn, contact the Research Fellowships Team at [email protected]
All complete submissions close at 11:59pm on Tuesday 1st September 2026 Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
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 2026, the University will also 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 and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.
At RMIT, 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). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.
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RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP) is owned by RMIT University, and provides a range of education solutions to students, academics and professionals located in Melbourne and overseas. RMIT UP is best known for providing specialised pathways for international students seeking entry into RMIT University, as well as a range of other education services and products. We have over 55 years’ experience delivering English language training and testing solutions both nationally and globally, focused on getting students university ready.
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