Francesco Chirico

Macquarie University is offering the prestigious Lighthouse Fellowships, a three-year, fully funded postdoctoral research opportunity for early-career researchers. These fellowships are open to candidates within three years of their PhD award who have demonstrated an outstanding research track record or strong research potential. The program is highly competitive, with ten positions available—five in Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) and five in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The fellowships include $50,000 in project funding and are designed to support innovative research aligned with Macquarie University’s strategic research initiatives. Applicants are encouraged to align their proposals with the university’s research centres, such as the Macquarie University Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship (ISE) Research Centre, and the Centre for Family Entrepreneurship and Ownership (CeFEO). Research areas of particular interest include strategy, family business, innovation, and entrepreneurship, but applications from all relevant fields are welcome if they fit the university’s research priorities. Applicants should demonstrate a strong academic background, with evidence of research excellence and potential. The fellowships are open internationally, and successful candidates will join a vibrant academic community in Sydney, Australia. The application deadline is 16 March 2026, and the fellowships will commence in 2027. For more information and to check eligibility, visit the official program page linked in the announcement. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career researchers seeking to advance their careers in business, management, and related fields, with the support of a leading Australian university and access to significant project funding.