Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships 2027 in Australia: Receive Up to AUD 180,000 to Scale Innovative Social and Environmental Solution
The 2027 Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships offer Australian changemakers up to AUD 180,000 in funding and dedicated support to scale transformative social and environmental initiatives.
Overview
The Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships are designed to provide exceptional Australian innovators with the financial support, time, and expert guidance needed to scale high-impact social and environmental projects. Rather than funding predetermined outputs, the program allows talented individuals to take a twelve-month sabbatical from their current roles to concentrate fully on expanding their initiatives.
Benefits
- Personal Fellowship Stipend: Up to AUD 140,000 to support full-time dedication to the project throughout the twelve-month period.
- Project Funding: An additional up to AUD 40,000 for approved project-related expenses such as workspaces, professional travel, and external specialists.
- Professional Development: Access to quarterly expert meetings, one-on-one mentorship, and a network of past fellows and advisors.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents who reside in Australia for most of the Fellowship period.
- Candidates must be willing to take a twelve-month sabbatical from their current employment.
- Eligible projects must be based in Australia, align with priority themes (Inclusion & Equality, Sustainability & Environment, or Human, Civil & Legal Rights), and have been in development for no longer than three years.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit an online Expression of Interest (EOI) through the official portal before the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will later be invited to submit detailed applications and participate in interviews.
Deadline
Expressions of Interest close on 16 August 2026 at 11:59 PM AEST.