MasterCraft Series – The Fulbright Program - Study/Research Scholarships to the USA
Discover how a Fulbright Scholarship can supercharge your career with study, research, or professional development in the U.S.
Presenters
Alex Maclaurin
Alex is the Communication and Marketing Manager at Fulbright Australia. With nearly a decade of experience promoting and facilitating transformative international exchange opportunities for students and researchers, he is dedicated to expanding access to global education. As a beneficiary of international exchange himself, Alex understands firsthand the impact of these experiences, and champions intercultural communication as a catalyst for meaningful collaboration and lasting global connections.
Dayle Stanley
Dayle is a Director in International Policy at the Department of Defence. She has 20 years of government experience across law enforcement, defence, environment and energy policy, including representing Australia in a range of multilateral fora.
Dayle’s 4-month Fulbright Scholarship was hosted by the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) ‘Hess Center for New Frontiers’ Program in Washington DC. Her project involved applying strategic foresight methods to explore the long-term trends that are shaping the future of the Indo-Pacific, including opportunities for Australia and the US to work together to enhance policy and planning to prepare for the future
Thomas Boak
Thomas is a Policy Officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), working to deliver Australia’s Indo-Pacific Strategy and ensure the federal government’s policy settings evolve with the rapidly changing regional environment. He has previously worked at a China think tank, as an election monitor in Timor-Leste, at and oil and gas company, in remote Indigenous communities, and in the Royal Australian Air Force. Before joining DFAT, Thomas was an Adviser at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, with a focus on trade, national security and China policy.
While undertaking a Master of Public Administration at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, Thomas specialised in foreign policy and geo-economics. His studies aim to develop a model for addressing narrow supply chains for critical minerals, such as rare earth elements.
Facilitator
Anthony Dusan, APSC
Participant benefits
- How to apply for a Fulbright Scholarship.
- Key advice for tailoring your application.
- Insights from an APS Fulbright Scholar.
Suitable for
All Staff.
Category and User level
This learning experience aligns with APS People at the Foundation level.
Price
Free of charge.