Fulbright Scholarships recognise global research commitment

The University of Melbourne has celebrated its three Fulbright scholars - a physicist, a river system manager and a playwright - who received their awards at a presentation dinner in Brisbane overnight. The scholarships support recipients for professional development in the United States, up to the value of $40,000. The Fulbright Program promotes cultural and educational exchange to foster peace and understanding between nations. University of Melbourne Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Engagement) Sue Elliott said the scholarships highlight the University of Melbourne's world-class research and global focus. "Fulbright Scholarships support outstanding graduates and recognise the potential international impact of their research aspirations," Professor Elliott said. "It is particularly pleasing to see Melbourne graduates from a diverse range of disciplines, from physics and engineering to playwriting, awarded scholarships." Nuclear physicist Mark Boland has received the Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Nuclear Science and Technology. Dr Boland is the Principal Accelerator Physicist at the Australian Synchrotron particle accelerator laboratory and Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the School of Physics at the University of Melbourne, where he co-supervises students in the Experimental Particle Physics Group.