The Australian Government is now operating in line with Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

International collaboration on science and research

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

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.

The fund has strategic and bilateral elements.

Strategic element

Collaborating with strategic partners on science and research

The Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund strategic element provides flexible funding for collaborative projects aligned with Australia’s priority research areas.
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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.

Records of international 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. 

Joint statements, communiques and agreements

Read records of collaboration with our international partners

Collaboration opportunities and advice

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.

Opportunities for quantum research and training

We're connecting quantum students, researchers and professionals through Australia’s Entanglement Exchange membership.
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May 2020 Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Partnering with Australia on innovation, science and research

This booklet outlines the range of opportunities for international organisations and individuals to partner with Australia on cutting-edge innovation, science and research.
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Collaboration case studies

More 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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$6.3 million to boost international science and tech research partnerships

The Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund (GSTDF) supports research with our international partners. Applications for round 2 close 4 May 2025.
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$4 million for cutting-edge science research projects in Australia and India

Round 16 of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) invites projects addressing mutual challenges. Applications close 11 April 2025.
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$6 million to boost international science and technology collaboration

The Australian Government announces successful recipients of Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund (GSTDF) round 1 funding.
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Australia and UK build on their critical technology partnership

The 2 countries agree to more collaboration as part of the Australia-UK Cyber and Critical Technology Partnership.
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$3.8 million in grants for Australia-India scientific collaboration

Five research projects will share the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) Round 15 funding.
Paola Pamaploni (EEAS), Maria Cristina Russo (EU Co-Chair), Caroline Millar (Australia’s Ambassador to the EU) and Carolyn Patteson (Australia Co-Chair).

Australia and the EU celebrate 30 years of scientific cooperation

Australia and the European Union came together in Brussels to celebrate 3 decades of research partnership.

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Find out how we’re revitalising Australia’s vision for science and research

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