Take part in overseas experiences, including through the UQ Global Strategy and Partnerships Seed Funding Scheme, or get support to enable student mobility.
Award: Maximum of AU$25,000 each (including GST) until 30 June 2022.
The program is aimed to fund research into emerging areas of interest for the USSC where they do not currently have internal experts. It will fund shorter, tightly-focussed research projects aligned with the Centre’s research strategy on the following topics:
• Charting US return to leadership in multilateral fora
• Climate and energy, technological and policy developments in the US
• Protecting democratic institutions from foreign interference and misinformation
• The revival of industry policy in the US; research and development in frontier-tech; opportunities/risks for Australia
• US public opinion on global leadership, alliances, protectionism and defence spending
To submit a proposal or ask a question, please email Mr Jared Mondschein, Senior Research Fellow, at jared.mondschein@sydney.edu.au.
The program is aimed to fund research into emerging areas of interest for the USSC where they do not currently have internal experts. It will fund shorter, tightly-focussed research projects aligned with the Centre’s research strategy on the following topics:
• Charting US return to leadership in multilateral fora
• Climate and energy, technological and policy developments in the US
• Protecting democratic institutions from foreign interference and misinformation
• The revival of industry policy in the US; research and development in frontier-tech; opportunities/risks for Australia
• US public opinion on global leadership, alliances, protectionism and defence spending
To submit a proposal or ask a question, please email Mr Jared Mondschein, Senior Research Fellow, at jared.mondschein@sydney.edu.au.
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A unique postdoc program that funds early career researchers to undertake research at a host institution anywhere in the world, on unconventional projects in life and natural sciences, engineering, medicine, and social sciences. The value of the award is CHF100,000 per year (approx. AUD132,000) for up to five years.
A unique postdoc program that funds early career researchers to undertake research at a host institution anywhere in the world, on unconventional projects in life and natural sciences, engineering, medicine, and social sciences. The value of the award is CHF100,000 per year (approx. AUD132,000) for up to five years.
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UQ has been invited to be a partner in the Technical University of Munich's International Graduate School of Science and Engineering (IGSSE). This program brings together researchers and PhD students from the two institutions to address a challenging and novel inter-disciplinary problem.
UQ has been invited to be a partner in the Technical University of Munich's International Graduate School of Science and Engineering (IGSSE). This program brings together researchers and PhD students from the two institutions to address a challenging and novel inter-disciplinary problem.
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This unique fellowship supports outstanding early career researchers whose ground-breaking work has the potential to make a difference in one of the Foundation's focus areas: Technology and innovation; Strengthening Australia-Asia ties; and Enabling positive social change. The Westpac Research Fellowships are valued at up to $460,000 over three years.
This unique fellowship supports outstanding early career researchers whose ground-breaking work has the potential to make a difference in one of the Foundation's focus areas: Technology and innovation; Strengthening Australia-Asia ties; and Enabling positive social change. The Westpac Research Fellowships are valued at up to $460,000 over three years.
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This program promotes scientific and technological exchange by encouraging new cooperation and the participation of young researchers through three initiatives: FASIC PhD (covers travel expenses for PhD candidates affiliated in France or Australia), FASIC Researchers (covers travel and mission expenses for researchers or PostDoc affiliated in France) and FASIC Workshops (supports the organisation of joint workshops).
This program promotes scientific and technological exchange by encouraging new cooperation and the participation of young researchers through three initiatives: FASIC PhD (covers travel expenses for PhD candidates affiliated in France or Australia), FASIC Researchers (covers travel and mission expenses for researchers or PostDoc affiliated in France) and FASIC Workshops (supports the organisation of joint workshops).
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The Embassy of France in Australia and the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia recently launched the Social Science Collaborative Research Program. Grants available through this program are for a maximum of A$5000 and are aimed at providing seed funding to foster the development of a larger social science research programs.
The Embassy of France in Australia and the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia recently launched the Social Science Collaborative Research Program. Grants available through this program are for a maximum of A$5000 and are aimed at providing seed funding to foster the development of a larger social science research programs.
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The Study Queensland International Education and Training (IET) Partnership Fund supports initiatives which support the sustainable growth of Queensland’s international education and training sector under the four streams of Talent and Employability; Industry Partnerships; International Engagement, and; Student Experience.
The Study Queensland International Education and Training (IET) Partnership Fund supports initiatives which support the sustainable growth of Queensland’s international education and training sector under the four streams of Talent and Employability; Industry Partnerships; International Engagement, and; Student Experience.
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In the first phase of this scheme, French institutions are currently being invited to submit proposals for internship projects involving Australian institutions and industry partners in France. The selected projects will be advertised to Australian students from participating universities.
In the first phase of this scheme, French institutions are currently being invited to submit proposals for internship projects involving Australian institutions and industry partners in France. The selected projects will be advertised to Australian students from participating universities.
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The University of Vienna invites faculty members of partner universities to join the University of Vienna for a short-term teaching visit. The minimum duration of stay to teach is three weeks, the maximum 90 days. Invited candidates receive a work contract with the University of Vienna for up to 90 days.
The University of Vienna invites faculty members of partner universities to join the University of Vienna for a short-term teaching visit. The minimum duration of stay to teach is three weeks, the maximum 90 days. Invited candidates receive a work contract with the University of Vienna for up to 90 days.
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UQ staff are encouraged to submit applications for the 2021 round of the New Colombo Plan Mobility Program. DFAT will be accepting applications for the next round despite the current situation, in anticipation of current travel bans being lifted and student mobility eventually returning to normal.
UQ staff are encouraged to submit applications for the 2021 round of the New Colombo Plan Mobility Program. DFAT will be accepting applications for the next round despite the current situation, in anticipation of current travel bans being lifted and student mobility eventually returning to normal.
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The Program promotes people-to-people links and a contemporary and positive image of Australia to support the Australian Government’s international policy goals.
The applications should aim to identify and deliver Australia’s knowledge and expertise to fill a market gap in India. The grant cannot be used to fund salaries, including salaries for research assistants and administrative staff, honoraria and scholarships for students.
The Global Strategy and Partnerships team (globalstrategy@uq.edu.au) will provide a letter of support and review on compliance and feedback on applications upon request. Please refer to the grant guidelines.
(Internal UQ deadline: TBA)
The Program promotes people-to-people links and a contemporary and positive image of Australia to support the Australian Government’s international policy goals.
The applications should aim to identify and deliver Australia’s knowledge and expertise to fill a market gap in India. The grant cannot be used to fund salaries, including salaries for research assistants and administrative staff, honoraria and scholarships for students.
The Global Strategy and Partnerships team (globalstrategy@uq.edu.au) will provide a letter of support and review on compliance and feedback on applications upon request. Please refer to the grant guidelines.
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(Internal UQ deadline: TBA)
The Program promotes people-to-people links and a contemporary and positive image of Australia to support the Australian Government’s international policy goals.
The Global Strategy and Partnerships team (globalstrategy@uq.edu.au) will provide a letter of support and review on compliance and feedback on applications upon request. Please refer to the grant guidelines.
(Internal UQ deadline: TBA)
The Program promotes people-to-people links and a contemporary and positive image of Australia to support the Australian Government’s international policy goals.
The Global Strategy and Partnerships team (globalstrategy@uq.edu.au) will provide a letter of support and review on compliance and feedback on applications upon request. Please refer to the grant guidelines.
The U21 offer staff and research students a range of funding options for collaborative projects.
- International Projects Fund is aimed at supporting academic and non-academic represented teams to develop a collaborative project.
- Research Development Fund is aimed at supporting interdisciplinary research projects
- Student Research Fund is designed to support Masters (Research) and Doctoral Students across the network to develop a research project
Interdisciplinary applications involving multiple health themes and partnership with at least three member universities are encouraged.
- International Projects Fund is aimed at supporting academic and non-academic represented teams to develop a collaborative project.
- Research Development Fund is aimed at supporting interdisciplinary research projects
- Student Research Fund is designed to support Masters (Research) and Doctoral Students across the network to develop a research project
Interdisciplinary applications involving multiple health themes and partnership with at least three member universities are encouraged.
Applications for activities that would strengthen cooperation between Australia and Korea to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic would be welcomed.
Applications from the following priority areas are accepted:
• Strategic international relations
• Trade and commerce relationships
• Cross cultural collaborations
• Technological, scientific and education innovation
The Global Strategy and Partnerships team (globalstrategy@uq.edu.au) will provide a letter of support and review on compliance and feedback on applications upon request. Please refer to the grant guidelines.
Applications from the following priority areas are accepted:
• Strategic international relations
• Trade and commerce relationships
• Cross cultural collaborations
• Technological, scientific and education innovation
The Global Strategy and Partnerships team (globalstrategy@uq.edu.au) will provide a letter of support and review on compliance and feedback on applications upon request. Please refer to the grant guidelines.
The Australia-Japan Foundation seeks to advance Australia’s engagement with Japan by supporting people-to-people linkages; amplifying and shifting perceptions of Australia in Japan to reflect contemporary Australia; and facilitating the promotion of the inventive, innovative capabilities that Australia brings to Australia-Japan collaborations across broad and ever sophisticated sectors. The Australia-Japan Foundation also seeks to bring to the fore, awareness of the ongoing vital importance of Australia and Japan on each other’s foreign and trade policies by facilitating informed discussions.
The Global Strategy and Partnerships team (globalstrategy@uq.edu.au) will provide a letter of support and review on compliance and feedback on applications upon request. Please refer to the grant guidelines.
Areas of priority include:
• Communication, Information and Advocacy
• Economic Diplomacy and Geopolitics
• Education and Australian studies
• Scientific innovation
• Society, Culture and Sport
The Global Strategy and Partnerships team (globalstrategy@uq.edu.au) will provide a letter of support and review on compliance and feedback on applications upon request. Please refer to the grant guidelines.
Areas of priority include:
• Communication, Information and Advocacy
• Economic Diplomacy and Geopolitics
• Education and Australian studies
• Scientific innovation
• Society, Culture and Sport
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The Australian-American Fulbright Commission offers scholarships to Australian citizens across all career stages. Awardees take part in an academic and cultural exchange, pursuing research or study at a U.S. institution, experiencing life abroad and bringing back their knowledge and experience to share with their communities in Australia.
The Australian-American Fulbright Commission offers scholarships to Australian citizens across all career stages. Awardees take part in an academic and cultural exchange, pursuing research or study at a U.S. institution, experiencing life abroad and bringing back their knowledge and experience to share with their communities in Australia.