Disability Research Leadership Program Fellowships 2026

The National Disability Research Partnership (NDRP) has established the Disability Research Leadership Program to recognise and support emerging and early-career researchers with disability.

The 2026 NDRP Disability Research Leadership Program Fellowships is a two-year program that provides flexible support for postdoctoral researchers with disability whose research aligns with NDRP's Research Agenda and NDRP's guiding principles.

Duration of Funding: Two years

Salary Contribution: $110,000 per annum toward salary and on-costs. Host institutions are expected to top up where the fellow's appointment level requires it. 
Research and professional development funding: Up to $60,000 per fellow over two years, with a minimum of 25% (at least $15,000) spent on professional development. 

For part time (minimum 0.5 FTE) fellows, funding will be prorated.

Total Program Budget: $1,750,000. This is a total funding allocation; the number of fellows funded may vary depending on the number of full-time/part-time fellows selected.

Further details and the Application Guidelines can be found on the DRLP Fellowships information page: DRLP Fellowships

This form is for eligible postdoctoral researchers with disability applying for an NDRP Disability Research Leadership Program Fellowship.

The information you provide in this application form will help us understand your research, your career goals, and how this program would be helpful to you.

Before completing this application, please make sure you have:

• read the application guidelines, FAQs and other supporting documents on the NDRP website,
• checked if you are eligible (contact NDRP if you have questions),
• read the NDRP Research Agenda and NDRP Principles,
• prepared an updated curriculum vitae (CV) (maximum 4 pages), a template is provided
• obtained a letter of support from your nominated supervisor or mentor confirming their support at a host institution, a template is provided

Submit your application by 5.00 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) 21 September 2026.

We will not accept late applications.

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Before contacting us, please make sure you have carefully read the Program Guidelines and that you have checked the Frequently Asked Questions on our website.

If you cannot find the answer you need, email: info@ndrp.org.au

Remember to quote the application number below for all enquiries related to this application.