Take part in overseas experiences, including through the UQ Global Strategy and Partnerships Funding Scheme, or get support to enable student mobility.
The UQ Professional Services Staff Fellowship Program to TUM is an initiative between UQ and the Technical University of Munich (TUM).
The program has been established to provide professional development opportunities and to share best practices and experiences between Professional Services colleagues at UQ and TUM.
Applications close 27 May 2025.
The program has been established to provide professional development opportunities and to share best practices and experiences between Professional Services colleagues at UQ and TUM.
Applications close 27 May 2025.
The Queensland-Bavaria Collaborative Research Program is a joint initiative between the Queensland Government and the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts. The Program aims to enhance the international standing of both states, strengthen local research capacity, and foster the growth of emerging industries. Funding for the program is available through both Seed Grants and Development Grants.
Queensland applicants are to apply via the SmartyGrants online portal. Seed Grants close 14 May 2025 and Development Grants close 18 June 2025.
Queensland applicants are to apply via the SmartyGrants online portal. Seed Grants close 14 May 2025 and Development Grants close 18 June 2025.
TUM and UQ have established a joint supervision program for doctoral candidates. The program aims to strengthen research linkages and provide opportunities for doctoral candidates from each university to extend and enhance their doctoral research work.
Doctoral candidates from TUM participating in the joint supervision program will be enrolled as non-award doctoral candidates at UQ for stays of at least 12 months. There are 4 preferred intakes at UQ each year in January, April, July and October. Applications should be submitted three months in advance of commencement.
Doctoral candidates from TUM participating in the joint supervision program will be enrolled as non-award doctoral candidates at UQ for stays of at least 12 months. There are 4 preferred intakes at UQ each year in January, April, July and October. Applications should be submitted three months in advance of commencement.
VAJRA Faculty Scheme is to bring a strong international connect to the R&D ecosystem of India. The scheme offers adjunct / visiting faculty assignments to overseas scientists, faculty members and R&D professionals including Non-resident Indians (NRI) and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) to undertake high quality collaborative research in Public funded academic and research Institutions of India.
Applications can be submitted throughout the year. Find out more information through the VAJRA website.
Applications can be submitted throughout the year. Find out more information through the VAJRA website.
Global Initiative for Academic Networks (GIAN) in Higher Education aimed at tapping the talent pool of scientists and entrepreneurs internationally to encourage their engagement with the institutes of Higher Education in India so as to augment the country's existing academic resources, accelerate the pace of quality reform, and elevate India's scientific and technological capacity to global excellence.
Find out more information through the GIAN website.
Find out more information through the GIAN website.
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.
Submission deadlines are 1 March and 1 September at 5pm Swiss local time each year. Find out more on the ETH Zurich website.
Submission deadlines are 1 March and 1 September at 5pm Swiss local time each year. Find out more on the ETH Zurich website.
U21 offers staff and research students a range of funding options for collaborative projects.
These projects include the International Projects Fund, Research Development Fund and Student Research Fund. Interdisciplinary applications involving multiple health themes and partnership with at least 3 member universities are encouraged.
These projects include the International Projects Fund, Research Development Fund and Student Research Fund. Interdisciplinary applications involving multiple health themes and partnership with at least 3 member universities are encouraged.
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.
Closed Global Mobility and Funding Opportunties
Applications are now closed.
This unique fellowship supports early career researchers who are looking to fast-track their trajectory and create positive change in Australia. The program provides up to 5 years of funding for postdoctoral research projects in areas relating to sustainability, technology and innovation, social change and Australia’s relationship with Asia. The Westpac Research Fellowships are valued at up to $400,000 over three years.
This unique fellowship supports early career researchers who are looking to fast-track their trajectory and create positive change in Australia. The program provides up to 5 years of funding for postdoctoral research projects in areas relating to sustainability, technology and innovation, social change and Australia’s relationship with Asia. The Westpac Research Fellowships are valued at up to $400,000 over three years.
Applications now closed.
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).
Applications are now closed.
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 AU$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 AU$5000 and are aimed at providing seed funding to foster the development of a larger social science research programs.
Applications are now closed.
Innovation Partnership Grants provide funding to scale already tested activities that address emerging challenges and opportunities in Vietnam’s innovation system and strengthen Vietnam-Australia partnerships. Grant topics are not constrained by sector, but those aligned with Vietnam’ s development needs and Australia’s competitive strength.
Innovation Partnership Grants provide funding to scale already tested activities that address emerging challenges and opportunities in Vietnam’s innovation system and strengthen Vietnam-Australia partnerships. Grant topics are not constrained by sector, but those aligned with Vietnam’ s development needs and Australia’s competitive strength.
Applications are now closed.
UQ and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) partnership fosters innovation and encourages entrepreneurial thinking, meeting the future-focused needs of our students, peers, industry, and government collaborators.
In support of this vision, UQ will offer the UQ-TUM Workshop Grant each year to promote a broadening of collaboration between UQ and TUM.
UQ and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) partnership fosters innovation and encourages entrepreneurial thinking, meeting the future-focused needs of our students, peers, industry, and government collaborators.
In support of this vision, UQ will offer the UQ-TUM Workshop Grant each year to promote a broadening of collaboration between UQ and TUM.
Applications are now closed for the 2024-2025 program.
The Foundation's grant program aims to promote and coordinate enhanced cooperation between Australia and mainland China, Hong Kong and/or Taiwan, supporting Australia's national interests and the Australia-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The Foundation's grant program aims to promote and coordinate enhanced cooperation between Australia and mainland China, Hong Kong and/or Taiwan, supporting Australia's national interests and the Australia-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Applications are now closed.
This scheme aims to provide seed funding to promote joint projects which will expand academic and research linkages between UQ and IIT Delhi, and build a pipeline of research teams and collaborations positioned for larger funding opportunities in the future.
Up to 6 Collaborative Research Grants of AU $10,000 (INR 5,50,000) each will be available to UQ and IIT Delhi collaborators.
This scheme aims to provide seed funding to promote joint projects which will expand academic and research linkages between UQ and IIT Delhi, and build a pipeline of research teams and collaborations positioned for larger funding opportunities in the future.
Up to 6 Collaborative Research Grants of AU $10,000 (INR 5,50,000) each will be available to UQ and IIT Delhi collaborators.
Applications are now closed for the 2025 round.
This mobility program aims to boost Australia’s knowledge of the Indo-Pacific region and strengthen Australia’s people-to-people and institutional relationships through study, internships, and mentorships undertaken by Australian undergraduate students in the region.
This mobility program aims to boost Australia’s knowledge of the Indo-Pacific region and strengthen Australia’s people-to-people and institutional relationships through study, internships, and mentorships undertaken by Australian undergraduate students in the region.
Applications are now closed.
Australia Awards Fellowships offer eligible Australian Host Organisations the opportunity to deepen and broaden their links with leaders and professionals in developing countries by hosting Fellows from overseas partner organisations. Funding of up to $34,500 per Fellow is offered on a competitive basis to Australian organisations to host Fellows from eligible countries.
Australia Awards Fellowships offer eligible Australian Host Organisations the opportunity to deepen and broaden their links with leaders and professionals in developing countries by hosting Fellows from overseas partner organisations. Funding of up to $34,500 per Fellow is offered on a competitive basis to Australian organisations to host Fellows from eligible countries.
Applications are now closed for the 2024-25 round.
COALAR aims to foster stronger ties between Australia and Latin America in key areas such as business, education, sustainability, tourism, and cultural promotion. In 2024-25, up to $300,000 is available under the COALAR Grants Round for both one-year and multi-year grants.
COALAR aims to foster stronger ties between Australia and Latin America in key areas such as business, education, sustainability, tourism, and cultural promotion. In 2024-25, up to $300,000 is available under the COALAR Grants Round for both one-year and multi-year grants.
Applications are now closed.
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), in association with the Australian Academy of Science, offers postdoctoral fellowships for Australian researchers to undertake collaborative projects with Japanese host researchers at JSPS-affiliated institutes in Japan for between 12 and 24 months.
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), in association with the Australian Academy of Science, offers postdoctoral fellowships for Australian researchers to undertake collaborative projects with Japanese host researchers at JSPS-affiliated institutes in Japan for between 12 and 24 months.
Applications are now closed.
The Maitri Grants administered by the Centre support greater exchange and collaboration between Australian and Indian cultural, education, research and business communities. The program has been expanded with a total of $5 million available to support projects that will strengthen the Australia-India relationship in new and innovative ways across a number of sectors.
The Maitri Grants administered by the Centre support greater exchange and collaboration between Australian and Indian cultural, education, research and business communities. The program has been expanded with a total of $5 million available to support projects that will strengthen the Australia-India relationship in new and innovative ways across a number of sectors.
Applications are now closed.
The grant scheme is an initiative of the QUEX Institute. Accelerator grants are intended to support larger scale initiatives with the aim of securing external funding and/or producing high level outputs and impact. 2 accelerator grants of $57,000 (£30,000) each will be available to UQ and Exeter collaborators.
The grant scheme is an initiative of the QUEX Institute. Accelerator grants are intended to support larger scale initiatives with the aim of securing external funding and/or producing high level outputs and impact. 2 accelerator grants of $57,000 (£30,000) each will be available to UQ and Exeter collaborators.
Applications are now closed.
The Maitri Fellowships program supports leading policy researchers to undertake secondments with prominent Australian and Indian thinktanks. The program will build institutional links and academic capacity in both countries, and enhance public discourse on our bilateral, economic and broader geostrategic relationships.
The Maitri Fellowships program supports leading policy researchers to undertake secondments with prominent Australian and Indian thinktanks. The program will build institutional links and academic capacity in both countries, and enhance public discourse on our bilateral, economic and broader geostrategic relationships.
Applications are now closed.
UQ and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) partnership fosters innovation and encourages entrepreneurial thinking, meeting the future-focused needs of our students, peers, industry, and government collaborators. In support of this vision, UQ offers the UQ-TUM Partnership Research Collaboration Grants Scheme to promote a broadening of collaboration between UQ and TUM.
UQ and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) partnership fosters innovation and encourages entrepreneurial thinking, meeting the future-focused needs of our students, peers, industry, and government collaborators. In support of this vision, UQ offers the UQ-TUM Partnership Research Collaboration Grants Scheme to promote a broadening of collaboration between UQ and TUM.
Applications are now closed.
The Collaborative Partnership Research Grant program fosters the broadening of international research and engagement between Emory University and UQ. Applicants from all schools and disciplines are encouraged to submit funding applications for innovative and sustainable projects built around collaborative research and engagement.
The Collaborative Partnership Research Grant program fosters the broadening of international research and engagement between Emory University and UQ. Applicants from all schools and disciplines are encouraged to submit funding applications for innovative and sustainable projects built around collaborative research and engagement.
Applications are now closed.
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) invites UQ professional and academic staff members to apply for mobility funding for teaching or training purposes to strengthen existing collaborations.
This call for Erasmus+ grant applications is intended to further develop established engagement in the climate and environment research space.
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) invites UQ professional and academic staff members to apply for mobility funding for teaching or training purposes to strengthen existing collaborations.
This call for Erasmus+ grant applications is intended to further develop established engagement in the climate and environment research space.
Applications are now closed.
To support the successful implementation of the Global Engagement Framework, the Global Partnerships Funding Scheme has been created to assist UQ faculties, institutes and units to pursue activities with specific international partners that will strengthen the impact of UQ’s global network.
To support the successful implementation of the Global Engagement Framework, the Global Partnerships Funding Scheme has been created to assist UQ faculties, institutes and units to pursue activities with specific international partners that will strengthen the impact of UQ’s global network.
Applications are now closed.
The QUEX Professional Services Staff Fellowship program is designed to provide professional development opportunities and to share best practice and experience between professional colleagues at UQ and the University of Exeter.
In 2025, two Professional Staff members at UQ will be awarded funding to undertake a fellowship at the University of Exeter for up to two weeks. Up to AU$7,000 will be available to support travel costs.
The QUEX Professional Services Staff Fellowship program is designed to provide professional development opportunities and to share best practice and experience between professional colleagues at UQ and the University of Exeter.
In 2025, two Professional Staff members at UQ will be awarded funding to undertake a fellowship at the University of Exeter for up to two weeks. Up to AU$7,000 will be available to support travel costs.