APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2026
The Lizard Island Postdoctoral Fellowships program has operated since 2008 and 56 awards have been made to date. It is funded by the Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation and its donors. Three fellowships are offered for 2026:
The Isobel Bennett Marine Biology Fellowship is named in recognition of the late Dr Isobel Bennett who was one of Australia’s eminent marine biologists. The Hermon Slade Raiatea Foundation has provided funding to the Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation (LIRRF) to enable this fellowship.
The John and Laurine Proud Fellowship is named in recognition of the late Sir John Proud and his late wife, Lady Laurine Proud. Sir John was the founder of the Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation and was a long-term passionate supporter of the Research Station. Lady Proud continued her support after the death of her husband. Their estate now supports this fellowship through the LIRRF.
The Maple-Brown Family Fellowship is funded by the Maple-Brown Family Foundation. The Maple-Brown family has been a long-term supporter of LIRS and LIRRF.
We are seeking applications in two categories:
- Biology, ecology, evolution, or traditional use of coral reefs;
- Taxonomy of little-known fauna or flora at Lizard Island
Fellows are expected to make substantial original contributions in one of these fields. The fellowships are intended to stimulate scientific benefits in addition to the research outcomes through collaboration, research training, and contributing to larger projects.
Applications are assessed by a panel of Australian Museum scientists that includes members of the LIRRF Science Committee. A single application will be considered for all available fellowships
Click here to learn more or submit an application for a Fellowshop on the Australian Museum website.