Shaping the next generation of academic leaders

The Chancellor’s Research Fellowship (CRF) and Chancellor’s Indigenous Research Fellowship (CIRF) schemes develop research, teaching and learning, management and communication skills to shape the next generation of academic leaders at UTS.

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About the Fellowships

Learn more about the benefits, program structure and eligibility criteria for the Chancellor’s Research Fellowship.

How to apply

Your step-by-step guide to the Chancellor’s Research Fellowship application process.

About UTS research

Explore UTS research including our strategy, culture of excellence and focus areas.

Current Chancellor’s Research Fellows

Learn about our most recent Chancellor's Research Fellows.

Chancellor’s Research Fellowship 2027

Ready to apply? Applications close 23 June 2026.

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Chancellor’s Indigenous Research Fellowships

The Chancellor’s Indigenous Research Fellowship (CIRF) aims to attract and retain outstanding Indigenous early career researchers. Fellowships are awarded to outstanding early career researchers who wish to develop their research, teaching and learning, management and communication skills to become the next generation of Indigenous academic leaders.

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Professor Chris Turney joins past fellows to discuss the Chancellor’s Research Fellowships and how to apply.

2024 UTS Chancellor’s Research Fellowship scheme information session. Hosted by Professor Chris Turney, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research.

Transcript available upon request.