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Australia-India Strategic Research Fund – Collaborative Research Projects – Round 14

Australian Government · Australia

The Australia-India Strategic Research Fund Round 14 supports collaborative research projects between Australian organisations and Indian partners in specified priority areas. Grants fund mutually beneficial research projects across science, technology and biotechnology themes.

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Funding

$500K – $1M

Duration

must be completed by 2025-01-01

Location

Australia, India

Who Can Apply

Must have an active Australian Business Number and be an eligible Australian incorporated entity. Must have a primary Indian partner applying for the corresponding grant in India. Project must be in a Round 14 priority area and be mutually beneficial to Australia and India. Lead organisation may submit up to two applications, with only one application per priority area.
To be eligible, applicants must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be one of the following: a company incorporated in Australia, a publicly funded research organisation (PFRO), an incorporated not for profit organisation, a Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust, an Australian State or Territory Government agency or body, or another Australian incorporated entity. Applications must include a primary Indian partner who has submitted, or is in the process of submitting, a corresponding application to India's DST or DBT, and all mandatory attachments must be included. Joint applications with more than one Australian partner are acceptable where the lead applicant is eligible and is the main driver of the project. Projects must be in one of the specified Round 14 priority areas.

What's Funded

Collaborative research projects between Australian organisations and Indian partners in Round 14 priority areas including quantum technologies, earth observation remote sensing, groundwater resources management, critical minerals processing and recycling, COVID-19 long-term health impacts, infection prevention and control, digital health and telemedicine, and biomaterials including bioplastics.

Expected Outcomes

Funded projects are expected to advance research in the nominated priority areas, demonstrate the applicant's capacity to deliver the project, and generate benefits for both Australia and India. Successful applicants must complete the project by 2025-01-01 and meet reporting, milestone and grant agreement requirements.

Key Information

Applicant Types

companynon_profittrustlocal_governmentother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

research

Keywords

Australia-India collaborationcollaborative researchinternational researchquantum technologiesearth observation remote sensinggroundwater resources managementcritical mineralsCOVID-19 long-term health impacts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund – Collaborative Research Projects – Round 14?

The Australia-India Strategic Research Fund – Collaborative Research Projects – Round 14 is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $500K – $1M in funding. The Australia-India Strategic Research Fund Round 14 supports collaborative research projects between Australian organisations and Indian partners in specified priority areas. Grants fund mutually beneficial research projects across science, technology and biotechnology themes.

How much funding does the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund – Collaborative Research Projects – Round 14 provide?

The Australia-India Strategic Research Fund – Collaborative Research Projects – Round 14 provides $500K – $1M in funding. The typical project duration is must be completed by 2025-01-01.

Who is eligible for the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund – Collaborative Research Projects – Round 14?

Must have an active Australian Business Number and be an eligible Australian incorporated entity. Must have a primary Indian partner applying for the corresponding grant in India. Project must be in a Round 14 priority area and be mutually beneficial to Australia and India. Lead organisation may submit up to two applications, with only one application per priority area.

What activities are funded?

Collaborative research projects between Australian organisations and Indian partners in Round 14 priority areas including quantum technologies, earth observation remote sensing, groundwater resources management, critical minerals processing and recycling, COVID-19 long-term health impacts, infection prevention and control, digital health and telemedicine, and biomaterials including bioplastics.

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