Where possible, candidates are expected to obtain paid leave. The basic fellowship award is not intended to match fellows' U.S. salaries.

For fellows on paid leave who receive full salary support from their home institution, the monthly stipend is supplemented by $650/month (AUD). Those on partial salary will receive an allowance of $2,200/month (AUD) in addition to their salaries, and those unable to obtain paid leave will receive a living allowance of $5,200/month (AUD), which is intended to cover the basic expenses of residence and any tax liability in Australia.

All fellows, regardless of their salary arrangements, will be eligible for:

• Travel to and from Australia: roundtrip travel from the United States for a fellow.
• Setting-up allowance: $1,250 (AUD) will be provided for household goods and relocation expenses.
• Baggage allowance: $250 (AUD) for a fellow will be provided to cover excess baggage/shipping costs to Australia. $1000 (AUD) is provided to cover excess baggage/shipping costs on the return journey.
• Research materials and books: $1,000 (AUD) will be provided for research materials.
• An allowance will be set aside for project related conferences and seminars. In addition, fellows will be allowed $500 (AUD) travel allowance per month to cover travel and accommodation for these conferences and seminars. The Fellowship Officer in the Department of Health and Ageing will administer and coordinate this money as required.

Family allowances and travel entitlements are subject to the family member(s) accompanying the fellow for no less than 80 percent of the Fellowship.

In addition to the above entitlements, fellows with family will be eligible for:

• Travel to and from Australia: roundtrip travel from the United States for a partner and 2 children (only) up to 18 years old.
• Family allowances: an allowance of $1,500 (AUD) per month is available for a partner to accompany a fellow. (Partners who are employed or who receive a grant or fellowship would not be eligible for the allowance). Further allowances of $250 (AUD) per month per child are available for children up to 18 years of age.
• Baggage allowance: $150 (AUD) for a partner and $250 (AUD) for a partner and children will be provided to cover excess baggage/shipping costs to and from Australia.

Fellows are liable and responsible for payment of income tax in Australia and are strongly advised to check their liability for U.S. income tax payable on their fellowship income. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service does not treat fellowship income as tax-exempt.

Fellows are advised to ensure that they have U.S. health insurance that will cover them and their families for medical care in Australia during the period of their tenure or take out appropriate health insurance coverage in Australia. The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing and The Commonwealth Fund have no responsibility for insurance against sickness, accident, or death, either for candidates in the United States or for fellows traveling to or from, or residing in, Australia. Fellows are also advised to arrange adequate insurance coverage of their personal possessions when traveling to or from, or residing in, Australia.