$6m in funding to work on research with overseas partners
Grants of up to $1m are available to researchers and businesses to work with counterparts in other countries on science and technology projects.
Two of Australia’s learned academies are offering grants of up to $1m each to researchers and businesses to work with counterparts in other countries on science and technology projects.
A total of $6m – part of the federal government funded $40m Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund – is available for national priorities such as advanced manufacturing, AI, quantum computing, hydrogen production and RNA vaccines. Partner countries are Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and Brazil.
The government grants are being distributed by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) in collaboration with the Australian Academy of Science.
ATSE chief executive Kylie Walker said the grants were focused on areas where Australia has a competitive edge.
“The program will create links between Australia’s emerging and current STEM leaders and global partners,” Ms Walker said.
Australian Academy of Science chief executive, Anna-Maria Arabia said the fund would support international scientific collaboration and diplomacy when it was needed the most.
Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic said nations became closer when the worked together on mutual problems.
“Refocusing this program on collaborations with our nearest neighbours cements our commitment to play a constructive role in the region, while more effectively addressing our biggest challenges at home,” Mr Husic said.
Information is available here. Expressions of interest are now open and close on 29 May 2024.
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