International collaboration on science and research

We ensure Australia remains at the forefront of science and technology innovation by supporting Australian businesses, entrepreneurs and researchers access international collaboration opportunities.

Growing Australian innovation through collaboration

International collaboration and partnerships are fundamental to building science and research capability. Australia has a strong track record collaborating with international partners to strengthen our national and global science and research systems.

Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund

The Australian Government’s Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund (GSTDF) identifies and finances science and technology initiatives to grow Australia’s capability.

Strategic element

The funds’ strategic element provides flexible funding for collaborative projects aligned with Australia’s priority research areas. The Prime Minister and minister determine priorities annually.

The Australian Academy of Technology, Science and Engineering (ATSE) administers the funds’ strategic element in partnership with the Australian Academy of Science.

Bilateral element

Collaborating with India on science and research

The Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) supports scientists in India and Australia to collaborate on leading-edge research.

Collaborating with China on science and research

The Australia-China Science and Research Fund (ACSRF) supports strategic science, technology and innovation collaboration between Australia and China.

Collaboration advice and guidance

International collaboration advice

If you’re thinking about establishing an international collaboration with our support, this advice can help you plan and manage for success.

Collaboration case studies

An Australian-Indian partnership to eliminate visceral leishmaniasis

Case study from the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund.

Large area opto-electronics (LAOE) for Australia and India

Case study from the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund.

Novel imaging diagnostics for Alzheimer's Disease

Case study from the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund.

Advanced manufacturing of high performance alloys

Case study from the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund.

Increasing Australian wheat marketability in China

Case study from the Australia-China Science and Research Fund.

Maximising the benefits of the bilateral Australia-China Science and Research Fund

Case study from the Australia-China Science and Research Fund.

Latest news

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International Space Investment India Projects grants now open

International Space Investment India Projects grants are now open. Information events on the grants are also open for registration.
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Apply now for Australia-India collaborative research grants

Round 15 of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) is now open for projects in priority areas.
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Team Australia receives top award at 10th Innovation Leaders Summit

A cohort of 23 Australian startups secured the most meetings out of all overseas institutions that participated in the summit to win this award.
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Fifteen years of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund

Look back on 15 years of science and research collaboration supported by the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF). A new round of funding under the AISRF will open in early 2023…
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Korean and Australian researchers connect at Tech-Bridge over miniature satellites

The Australia-Korea Tech-Bridge event brought researchers together to discuss CubeSats, a type of miniature satellite. Researchers built relationships and discussed opportunities for…
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$60.2 million investment to boost Australian science and technology globally

The Australian Government will support international collaboration through the Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund (GSTDF). Priority areas include advanced manufacturing,…