Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund - Strategic Element

Status

The call for applications is currently open

Closing date

May 04 2025 - 5:00 PM AEST

International partnerships are essential for building Australia’s science and research capabilities and creating global opportunities for our industries to thrive

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE), in collaboration with the Australian Academy of Science, is proud to deliver round two of the Australian Government’s Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund – Strategic Element.

Opening in 2025, round two offers $6.3 million in grants to grow international collaboration in our region, enhance Australia’s standing as a science and technology leader, and drive innovation and commercialisation in priority areas. 

Grants from AUD $100,000 to $1,000,000 are available for eligible Australian organisations collaborating on key areas of science and technology with priority partner countries across the Asia-Pacific region.

Projects must focus on one of five priority themes and include at least one priority partner country:

Priority themes

  • advanced manufacturing
  • artificial intelligence
  • quantum computing
  • hydrogen production
  • RNA (including mRNA) vaccines and therapies.

Priority countries 

  • Brazil
  • Indonesia
  • Japan
  • Republic of Korea
  • Malaysia
  • New Zealand
  • Singapore
  • Thailand 
  • Vietnam

Expressions of interest are now open and close for submission on Sunday, 4 May 2025. For more information, visit the GSTDF-SE website, or email info@glodip.org.au.

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