Current Opportunities

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.

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

The Council on Australia Latin America Relations (COALAR) aims to enhance and strengthen links between Australia and Latin America in the priority areas of business, education, sustainability, tourism and cultural promotion.

The Australia-Japan Innovation Fund fosters innovative bilateral collaborations between Australia and Japan with the aim of elevating the profile of Australia-Japan collaborations in science, technology and innovation and supporting the people who are transforming the bilateral relationship through these partnerships.��   

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 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.��

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.��

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.

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.��