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2026
Lady Shirley Gobbo Fellowship

Applications now open, and close at 11:59pm on the 7th April.

International Specialised Skills Institute

Funding Fellowships for Australians to increase their skills by travelling overseas to learn, report & share their knowledge.

Passionate people. Innovative Ideas. A better skilled Australia.

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Fellowships

Through the help of our partners, we are able to offer an array of Fellowships that promote growth in a variety of sectors across Australia

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How to Apply

Fellowships are offered across a number of Fellowship Rounds each year. The Fellowships available differ according to the skills focus area, the industry area and criteria established by the ISS Institute and the Fellowship Sponsor.

Visit our FAQs page to learn more

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Upcoming events

    Applying to an International VET Practitioner Fellowship - Round 2 Information Session
    Applying to an International VET Practitioner Fellowship - Round 2 Information Session
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, 25 Mar
    Online Event
    Interested in applying to an International VET Practitioner Fellowship? Not sure where to begin? Come along to one of our online information sessions where our CEO, Dr. Katrina Jojkity will run through the application process and answer your questions. Select the date that suits you best.
    Applying to a Lady Shirley Gobbo Fellowship Information Session
    Applying to a Lady Shirley Gobbo Fellowship Information Session
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 24 Mar
    Online Event
    Interested in applying to a Lady Shirley Gobbo Fellowship? Not sure where to begin? Come along to one of our online information sessions where our CEO, Dr. Katrina Jojkity will run through the application process and answer your questions. Select the date that suits you best and register.
    Applying to a Lady Shirley Gobbo Fellowship Information Session
    Applying to a Lady Shirley Gobbo Fellowship Information Session
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 03 Mar
    Online Event
    Interested in applying to a Lady Shirley Gobbo Fellowship? Not sure where to begin? Come along to one of our online information sessions where our CEO, Dr. Katrina Jojkity will run through the application process and answer your questions. Select the date that suits you best and register.

News and 
Community

Read about important updates and the inspiring work achieved throughout the ISS Institute community 

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23/02/26 - 2 min read
Our Fellows at the Melbourne Art Fair
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25/08/25 - 2 min read
Dr. Bill Petreski joins the ISS Institute board
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17/02/26 - 1 min read
Celebrating a decade of leadership, and welcoming our new chair
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25/08/25 - 1 min read
Cultural heritage informing artistic practice

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The International Specialised Skills Institute acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land in which we work, The Wurundjeri People, and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

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