Fellowship Opportunity

• Two-years fixed term, full-time opportunity
• $112,487 (ALA.8) plus 17% superannuation
• Based at Bentley Campus, Perth, Western Australia

Job Reference:

Applications must be submitted on the Forrest Research Foundation website:

About the Role

The Creative Fellowships are open to candidates from all countries and all creative and performing arts disciplines. Previous awardees have included musicians, composers, writers, dancers, film makers and photographers.

Applicants will have a track record of proven academic excellence and will have already made significant personal contributions to their discipline. They will have gained high-level experience with a research component through studying and researching in a number of different institutions and have professional experience in the creative arts or performing arts sector.

There are two Creative Fellowships available at any of the five Western Australia universities, including Curtin.

Value

These generous fellowships provide a stipend and subsidised accommodation at Forrest Hall in a luxury self-contained studio apartment.

• Salary consistent with a Level A Step 8 appointment plus 17% superannuation.
• Accommodation supplement of $25,116 per annum in 2025 (subject to marginal tax rate).
• Research allowance of up to $12,000. This allowance is available for approved research-related expenses, overseas research and conference travel.
• All interstate and international Fellows can apply for a relocation allowance which can be discussed with the Director if successful.

Within Forrest Hall, you will live amongst other researchers and creative practitioners in a vibrant and inspiring research environment. The Foundation also offers a unique 'researcher's journey' program that exposes our Fellows to world leading researchers, mentoring, connections with Australia's learned academies and more.

Partner Universities

The Fellowships can be held at any of Western Australia's five universities:

• Curtin University
• Edith Cowan University
• The University of Western Australia
• Murdoch University
• The University of Notre Dame Australia (Fremantle Campus)

Who we're looking for - Selection Criteria:

Applicants for these fellowships will normally be expected to meet the following eligibility criteria:

• A track record of proven academic excellence, such as a PhD or first class Honours (or equivalent).
• Completion of an undergraduate degree (with Honours) within the past eight years (2017 or after), or Masters degree within past five years (2020 or after), or PhD within past two years (2023 or after).
• Completion of a research component in an Honours, Masters or PhD program within a creative arts/performing arts discipline, or proven practitioner research experience and achievements.
• A minimum of three years professional experience in the creative arts/performing arts sector. This could be cumulative across a number of professional contracts/appointments.

About the Forrest Research Foundation

Forrest Research Foundation was established in 2014 following one of the largest ever philanthropic donations in Australian history by Andrew and Nicola Forrest. The donation is used to drive research and innovation capacity in Western Australia by awarding Forrest Scholarships and Fellowships to outstanding young intellects from around the world to conduct research at one of Western Australia's five universities.

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page -

What We Offer You

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

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Join Us

For full fellowship guidelines, further particulars and the online application portal go to: Applications must be made via the Forrest Research Foundation website. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address or website.

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Louise Renwick, Program and Partnerships Coordinator at Forrest Research Foundation on

Applications close: Tuesday, 23 September 2025

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.