Hardie Fellowship Program 2025 Open
Tasmania’s most prestigious international study award for educators—the Hardie Fellowship Program 2025-2026—is now open for applications. This exceptional opportunity invites passionate, high-performing teachers employed under the Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) to pursue advanced studies or short-term academic research at top-tier universities in the United States in 2026.
Funded by the Hardie Fellowship Trust, the program honors the legacy of Professor Charles Dunn Hardie—an academic giant and education visionary whose groundbreaking contributions to educational theory and thought gained global recognition, including acknowledgment from Albert Einstein himself.
What Does the Fellowship Offer?
Hardie Fellowships provide a fully funded academic adventure to the U.S., covering:
- Full salary during the study leave period
- University study/course fees for postgraduate or short-term research programs
- Return international and domestic flights
- Daily living allowances (meals, accommodation, incidentals)
- Travel insurance under the Tasmanian Government’s policy
Fellows may also participate in U.S. school visits, collaborate with local educators, or attend university-organized conferences—offering a rare chance to immerse themselves in leading educational practices abroad.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be Australian citizens
- Be permanent DECYP employees under the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award
- Be fully registered teachers with the Teachers Registration Board Tasmania
- Be available for travel during any period in 2026
Applications are welcome from both individuals and groups who can clearly demonstrate how their proposed study aligns with the strategic educational goals of DECYP, including:
- Lifting Literacy
- Participation and Empowerment
- Attainment and Retention
A detailed study plan that clearly connects with one or more of these focus areas is essential.
Selection & Award Details
Applications will be reviewed by a high-level panel, including DECYP leaders and the Dean of Education at the University of Tasmania. The number of fellowships offered varies annually based on available trust funds and individual fellowship costs.
Fellowship periods of up to 12 weeks can be proposed, giving flexibility for short courses or more intensive academic engagements.
Application Dates for Applicants
- Applications Open: July 2025
- Application Deadline: 4 September 2025, by 5:00 PM
- Notification of Outcome: October 2025
- Awards Ceremony: November 2025, Hobart
- Fellowship Travel Period: Throughout 2026 (as per study plan).
How to Apply?
All applications must be submitted online via the People Capability and Development intranet page. Applicants are required to submit:
- A completed online form https://publicdocumentcentre.education.tas.gov.au/library/Shared%20Documents/Hardie-Fellowship-Guidelines.pdf
- Names and contact details of two referees (one being the current manager)
- A resume highlighting qualifications and relevant roles
- Thoughtfully written responses to selection questions aligned with DECYP’s educational priorities
If your career goal is to make a transformational impact on student outcomes while building your own professional legacy, the Hardie Fellowship could be your launchpad.
The last date to apply for the Hardie Fellowship Program 2025-2026 is 4 September 2025 at 5:00 PM. Awards will be announced in October, with travel planned for 2026.