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Academic FellowsProgram

Strengthening the connection between academic research and public sector practice through knowledge exchange.

Bridging academic research  and public sector practice. 

The ANZSOG Academic Fellows Program strengthens the connection between academic research and public sector practice through knowledge exchange. The program brings leading scholars into ANZSOG’s work to contribute applied insight, support shared learning, and help shape agendas around current and emerging public sector knowledge needs across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

What are Academic Fellows?

Academic Fellows are leading scholars who collaborate with ANZSOG to support applied research, policy-relevant insight and knowledge exchange. Fellows engage with research findings alongside public sector professionals to build shared understanding and inform thinking on contemporary policy and governance issues.

 The program includes both Resident Academic Fellows from ANZSOG partner universities and Visiting Academic Fellows from institutions worldwide, bringing diverse perspectives and expertise into ANZSOG’s work.

How the program works

Academic Fellows engage with ANZSOG through time-bound fellowships designed to be flexible and responsive to public sector priorities. Fellowships vary in length and format, allowing scholars to contribute in ways that reflect their expertise, availability and areas of focus.

Engagements may include applied research, knowledge exchange activities, practitioner engagement, thought leadership and collaborative learning initiatives. The program supports collaboration across disciplines, institutions and jurisdictions, with a strong focus on relevance to public sector practice.

What Fellows contribute

Through the program, Academic Fellows:

  • Contribute applied research on policy and governance challenges

  • Participate in knowledge exchange with public sector professionals

  • Support shared learning and policy-relevant insight

  • Help shape agendas around emerging public sector knowledge needs

Meet the Fellows


Issues Paper

2025 Academic Fellows Work

The 2025 Academic Fellows have begun their work with ANZSOG and this Issues Paper presents a brief preview of the work they will develop and share, and why it matters for public governance. The paper reflects a clear alignment between ANZSOG’s strategic priorities and the Fellows’ applied research agendas.

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