Apply now for a 2027 Nuffield Australia Scholarship
2027 Scholarships
To be considered for a 2027 scholarship, you apply in 2026. Research and travel start in 2027.
Applications for 2027 open on Monday 16 February 2026.
All scholarships are available to Australian citizens or permanent residents only.
15-weeks of purposeful learning and unique access to our approachable, global agricultural network
Connections with the global alumni – over 500 scholars in Australia and 2,000 worldwide
See leading and innovative businesses and identify new best practices
Select a research topic that will be of use to you, your business, community and industry
The Nuffield program opens doors to exciting and rewarding experiences. Whether it’s walking the halls of Westminster or Washington DC, or touring a leading wheat and maize research facility in Mexico, a scholarship presents a career defining opportunity.
As a Scholar you will:
Research a topic to add value to the Australian primary industry sector
Join a global network of 2,000 scholars who have enjoyed this unique experience
Become a lifelong member of Nuffield to promote primary industries
Travel overseas and have access to international businesses and individuals not otherwise reachable
Nuffield Scholars have achieved distinction in many fields. Proof of both the calibre of those selected and the effect and value of the scholarships are such that many have gone on to an extraordinary range of positions. Scholars have become Federal and State politicians, chairs and members of national and regional commodity boards. Many have made a significant impact at a regional and local level, both in community affairs and in farm management. Others have developed careers as advisers and managers both in Australia and overseas.
In every case scholars attribute a proportion of the responsibility for their later career success to the scholarship and continuing friendships and associations that follow. The learning process continues for life.
