The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE), in collaboration with the Australian Academy of Science, will deliver $6.3 million in grants to strengthen science and technology collaboration with regional neighbours through the second round of the Australian Government's $40 million Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund.
Announced by the Hon Ed Husic MP, Minister for Industry and Science, the grants of up to $1 million each are available to Australian researchers and businesses to partner with counterparts in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, New Zealand, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Brazil.
This second round of the grants builds on the success of the initial round in 2024, through which 9 innovative and ambitious groups are partnering with science and industry colleagues around the world.
The focus of the scheme remains on national priorities of advanced manufacturing, AI, quantum computing, hydrogen production and RNA vaccines.
With applications open from today, the scheme aims to grow international collaboration in our region, and drive innovation and commercialisation in priority areas.
ATSE CEO Kylie Walker said Australia has the ability to lead our region in delivering practical solutions to our biggest challenges.
"These grants create links between Australia's STEM leaders and global partners, building new technologies from a foundation of international collaboration. A grant through this scheme will boost the capabilities of researchers, industries and new businesses across many countries, all while strengthening international science and technology cooperation," Ms Walker said.
Australian Academy of Science Chief Executive, Anna-Maria Arabia said the Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund will support international scientific collaboration and diplomacy precisely when it is needed the most.
"The high-quality applications received in the first round illustrate the power of international science collaboration enabling research and innovation that no single country can achieve on its own," Ms Arabia said.
The Academies have a strong commitment to international engagement with a long history of global initiatives successfully delivering results for Australian science and technology.
ATSE and the Academy of Science are proud to partner to deliver this initiative, funded by the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources.
The learned academies will draw on their expert Fellowships to rigorously assess applications.
Expressions of interest can be submitted through the glodip.org.au website. The deadline for submission is 4 May 2025.
An information session on 19 March will provide an opportunity to learn about the program. Please register
