About the program

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

Priority areas of research

The ACSRF has supported research collaboration across a large number of areas, including for example:

  • food and agribusiness
  • medical technologies and pharmaceuticals
  • renewable energy.

Funding activities

The ACSRF facilitates activities that:

  • support enduring partnerships between Australian and Chinese researchers
  • encourage the application and commercialisation of research outcomes
  • provide early career researchers the opportunity to gain Australia-China research experience.

We jointly manage the ACSRF with the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China.

The ACSRF comprises 3 elements:

  • Joint Research Centres
  • Thematic science workshops, seminars and symposia (including the Australia-China Science Academies Symposia Series)
  • Young Scientists Exchange Programme.

Program elements

The Australia-China Science and Research Fund (ACSRF) Joint Research Centres (ACSRF – JRCs) are virtual centres that link Australian and Chinese institutions and fund research in priority areas agreed between both governments.
 
The ACSRF – JRCs:
  • build research capacity
  • maximise the application and commercialisation of research outcomes
  • boost collaboration between researchers and industry
  • facilitate joint efforts and outcomes that exceed what an individual research project can expect.

Competitive grant rounds are held regularly. You may only apply while a round is open.

Program guidelines apply to Australian applicants only. Chinese applicants should follow the Chinese Government guidelines.

Find out more on business.gov.au

Find Joint Research Centre grant recipients

The Australia-China Science and Research Fund (ACSRF) supports Australia-China science and technology workshops, seminars and symposia. This includes the long standing Australia-China Science Academies Symposia Series.

Established in 2004, the Australia-China Science Academies Symposia Series strengthens cooperative research links between Australia and China in areas of mutual interest.

This forum is jointly organised by the:

Contact the Australian Academy of Science for more information

The Australian and Chinese Governments jointly fund the Young Scientists Exchange Programme (YSEP) for early to mid-career researchers. YSEP provides an opportunity for researchers from Australia and China to undertake a two week exchange.

Successful applicants establish linkages with a range of research organisations and learn about the science and research environments of each country.

Under the ACSRF, there have been 8 rounds of YSEP. The program is currently on hold due to the COVID-19 international travel restrictions.

The Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) works with us to administer the YSEP.

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Case studies

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Go to the independent evaluation of the ACSRF for 2011 to 2014
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