The scholarship, which has a value of up to $360,000, covers travel expenses, dependents allowance, insurance, domestic travel upon return to present research at not-for-profit (NFP) conferences and more.

Successful applicants will undertake research and/or professional development which addresses contemporary issues of relevance, innovation, knowledge development, impact on policy and practice in the NFP sector across any discipline or service area.

Innovative applications which are able to articulate key issues that have the potential to lead to ongoing collaborative partnerships; develop skills and capabilities of the person and the NFP sector; and, which lead to a stronger bilateral relationship between Australia and the United States will be highly regarded.