Current Opportunities

Australia-Japan Foundation (ALF) Grants Program

The AJF expands people-to-people and institutional links through programs and partnerships on contemporary issues, including economic diplomacy, the arts, media, education, business, science, technology, and sport.

New Colombo Plan Mobility Program

The New Colombo Plan Mobility Program supports Australian undergraduate students’ participation in study, language training, internships, practicums and research in the Indo-Pacific region. 

International Fellows Awards

The University of Adelaide’s International Fellows Awards are designed to foster collaboration and connectivity between leading global researchers and the University. Funds of up to AU$20,000 per Award are available to support internationally based researchers to visit our campuses for 4-8 weeks. Visiting Fellows will build valuable relationships, have access to world class research, expertise and facilities at the University, and further build their academic profiles. 

The Australia-Korea Foundation (AKF) 2025-26 Grant Round

The AKF provides grants to organisations and individuals to deliver projects that strengthen the Australia-Korea relationship in ways that enhance mutual understanding and people-to-people links. The AKF grants are administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

For further information about partnerships in Korea, please contact Chen Wang. 

Innovation Partnership Grants

Round 5 of the Innovation Partnership Grants offers financial support for innovative ideas to be delivered through Australia – Vietnam Partnerships and reaffirms Australia's commitment in helping to enhance the capability of Vietnam's innovation ecosystem. The theme of this Grant round is “High Tech Innovation to Address Climate Change Challenges in the Agriculture Sector for Inclusive Development”. Aus4Innovation is looking for innovations centred around the application and/or transfer of high-technologies (with a focus on digital technologies) to tackle climate change challenges in the agricultural sector, with the ultimate goal to contribute to Vietnam's inclusive development. 

National Foundation for Australia-China Relations 2025-26 Grant Round

The intended outcomes of the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations 2025-26 Grants Program include facilitating dialogue in priority areas that further Australia’s national interest, including arrangements that establish or strengthen relationships with counterpart organisations in mainland China, Hong Kong and/or Taiwan, furthering climate change, net zero, green economy and clean energy transition outcomes, and showcasing Australian excellence in, and enhancing people-to-people links through, exchanges in culture, the arts, sports, education, academia, innovation, science, health, aviation, and tourism.

U.S. Embassy Australia PD FY25 Annual Public Diplomacy Funding Opportunity

The U.S. Diplomatic Mission is inviting proposals for projects that aim to enhance the relationship between Australia and the United States. These initiatives should focus on building lasting people-to-people connections while addressing key areas such as climate resilience, economic prosperity, and global security. 

Freiburg Rising Stars Academy

The Freiburg Rising Stars Academy brings together highly talented early career researchers with top-level scientists across a diverse range of disciplines at the University of Freiburg. Benefits include international exchange with an interdisciplinary peer group, mentoring by established and leading researchers, recruitment opportunities, and networking with top-level research institutions and Clusters of Excellence.

International Education Innovation Fund – ASEAN Research Collaboration Project

The ASEAN Research Collaboration Project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education through the International Education Innovation Fund (IEIF), and delivered in partnership with the RMIT Asia Hub. This program will deliver Early Career Researcher placements for ASEAN member states in Australian research institutions in shared priority areas. Recipients will have the opportunity to expand their professional networks and have access to leading academics, facilities, and equipment in Australia to develop their own research interests and competencies. This opportunity will build long term commercially oriented research partnerships between ASEAN members and Australia

Council on Australia Latin America Relations (COALAR) Grants

COALAR's objectives are to enhance economic, political and social relations between Australia and Latin America. The strategic priority areas of the 2025-26 Grants Program are Culture and Entrepreneurship, Education and Research, Environment and Energy Transition, First Nations, and Mining, Mining Equipment, Technology and Services. 

Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies Fellowship (FRIAS)

For the academic year 2026/27, FRIAS - the international research college of the University of Freiburg - is offering fellowships for postdoctoral and senior researchers. FRIAS hosts scholars from all nations and disciplines, providing them with the opportunity to fully concentrate on their research projects during multi-month fellowships and connect with colleagues from around the world. FRIAS offers its fellows excellent research conditions, including dedicated fellow services and additional research funding.

Australia Japan Innovation Fund (AJIF) Research Grant Program 2025-26

The AJIF fosters innovative bilateral collaborations between Australia and Japan. It seeks to elevate the profile of Australia – Japan collaboration in science, technology and innovation by driving forward groundbreaking research and development initiatives and fostering robust partnerships among academia, industry and the public sector.

French Australian Antarctic Research Grant

This funding program aims to support research projects in all scientific fields related to the Antarctic and the Southern Ocean. The grant can facilitate researcher exchanges between Australia and France, supporting fieldwork and collaborative research efforts.