Disclaimer Information:

• This fellowship is offered and administered by our partner, Global Voices. The information and timeline may be updated in accordance with their process/advice.
• This fellowship opportunity is an expression of interest only. Please view the information under "Application Process" below.

Curtin University is supporting a fellowship position to attend the International Monetary Fun / World Bank Annual Meetings. The fellowship program includes attendance at both a domestic and international delegation, as well as private meetings with subject matter and policy experts, esteemed academics, Commonwealth Government Departmental Secretaries, Members of the Australian Parliament, and leaders of civil-society and private organisations. The program consists of three components: 

The fellowship includes:

• Support to publish a policy proposal
• A 3-day Canberra pre-departure briefing and training
• Travel to the Bangkok, Thailand to attend the International Monetary Fun / World Bank Annual Meetings.

International Monetary Fun / World Bank Annual Meetings

The IMF/WB Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bring together central bankers, ministers of finance and development, parliamentarians, private sector executives, representatives from civil society organisations, and academics to discuss issues of global concern. Topics include the world economic outlook, poverty eradication, economic development, and aid effectiveness. Also featured are seminars, regional briefings, press conferences, and many other events focused on the global economy, international development, and the world's financial system. 

The fellowship allows the successful applicant to develop research, analysis and policy-writing skills through developing a policy paper related to the delegation agenda. 

Global Voices is a not-for profit organisation that is committed in nurturing the next generation of Australian leaders by providing practical experience in foreign policy and international relations. Since their establishment in 2011, over two-hundred young people were supported by Global Voices to attend over fifty international summits to represent Australia.

• Current Students

• Centre for Aboriginal Studies
• Faculty of Business and Law
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Science courses
  • Engineering courses
  • Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)

• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate coursework

• Curtin students wanting to study overseas

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident

• Merit Based

The fellowship position is fully funded by Curtin University and includes all domestic and international flights, accommodation, breakfasts, visas, insurance, incidentals, and registration fees (you will need to cover the cost of meals and some transfers).

• All undergraduate degrees
• All postgraduate coursework degrees

This Global Voices Fellowship Program is open to all Curtin University undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students. Candidates must also meet the following requirements: 

• Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Aged 18 to 30 for the full duration of the fellowship program
• Living in Australia for the full duration of the fellowship program
• Available to travel to Canberra for the pre-departure briefing (22 June to 24 June 2026)
• Available to travel to Bangkok, Thailand, for the specified dates (12 October to 18 October 2026)
• Able to commit at least 5 hours per week to the fellowship program
• Currently hold, or can obtain, a passport well before the delegation's dates and will be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the delegation
• Able to successfully procure visa/travel requirements for Thailand (if required)
• Have not taken part in the Global Voices fellowship program before

This fellowship is recommended for students with multidisciplinary interests in economic development, sustainability, international cooperation, finance, management, and/or commerce.

Program Timeline

Please note that the Global Voices Fellowship Program’s application process has changed for 2026 and is now divided into three stages:

Stage 1 - Expression of Interest

• Open: 10 April 2026
• Close: 17 April 2026 (9:59pm AWST, 11:59pm AEST)

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via Global Voices - Apply Now website - Please select 'Apply Now' and then 'IMF & World Bank Annual Meetings' to complete your application online

Stage 1 - The Expression of Interest form comprises questions about:

• Why you would like to participate in the fellowship program
• What your previous experience related to the delegation you're applying for looks like
• The policy issue you'd like to address throughout the fellowship program

After the Expression of Interest application close date, Global Voices will begin the assessment process. 

Stage 2 - Application Phase (Invitation only)

• If you have been successful in progressing to Stage 2 of the assessment process, you will receive an invitation from Global Voices to submit a secondary written application (to be provided to you upon invitation). Please check your emails diligently (including spam/junk) as Global Voices are unable to extend applications timelines for anyone

Stage 3 - Interview Phase

If you are shortlisted following Stage 2, you will be invited by Global Voices to participate in an online interview with member/s of the Global Voices Executive Team.

• You may also be asked to provide professional references following your interview
• Final selections will be made after these interviews are completed

Timeline:

• Stage 1: Expression of Interest
  • 10 April 2026 to 17 April 2026 (9:59pm AWST, 11:59pm AEST)
• Stage 2: Application Phase (Invitation Only)
  • TBC
• Stage 3: Interview Phase
  • TBC
• Outcome available
  • Within eight weeks of the application close date
• Canberra Pre-Departure Briefings
  •  (22 June to 24 June 2026)
• International Monetary Fun / World Bank Annual Meetings
  • 12 October to 18 October 2026

Scholarships Office

E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au

T: 1300 222 888

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions

For more information and learn about Global Voices, please visit:

www.globalvoices.org.au

The above website provides information regarding the fellowship program, application process, FAQ and contact via online portal

If you have further enquiries which are not addressed within FAQ, please contact Global Voices by email: info@globalvoices.org.au