Flinders University was awarded the prestigious Fulbright Distinguished Chair in American Political Science by the Australian-American Fulbright Commission in late 2009 following a national, competitive selection process.

Flinders, in partnership with the Australian-American Fulbright Commission, now invites leading scholars from the United States to occupy the Chair.

The Fulbright Distinguished Chair Program provides a unique opportunity to undertake collaborative research into key political issues and related studies of importance to both Australia and the United States, for four to five months each year.