Australia–India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) Early- & Mid-Career Fellowships
Applications now open — close 9:00 am AEDT, 7 October 2025
The Australian Academy of Science is inviting applications for Round 5 of the Australia–India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) Early- and Mid-Career Researcher (EMCR) Fellowships — Australia’s largest bilateral science collaboration initiative with India.
This prestigious program enables Australian researchers to conduct 1–3 month collaborative research with leading Indian institutions, building lasting partnerships in science, technology, and innovation.
What’s on offer
- Funding up to A$17,500 per fellowship, including:
- Economy airfare to India (up to A$3,500)
- Visa/travel/medical insurance allowance (up to A$1,000)
- In-country research travel allowance (up to A$1,000)
- Living allowance of A$4,000 per month (max A$12,000 for 12 weeks)
- Visits between 4 and 12 weeks
- Travel must take place between 1 January and 31 December 2026
Focus areas
Projects in any natural science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or health field are eligible. Multidisciplinary proposals are welcome if they have a strong component in an eligible field.
Applicants are encouraged to align with Australia’s National Science and Research Priorities, such as:
- Net zero future – clean energy & emissions reduction
- Healthy communities – preventive health, equitable health outcomes
- Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems
- Environment – biodiversity, restoration, sustainable land & water
- Security & resilience – biosecurity, food/water systems
Who can apply
- Australian citizen or permanent resident (including SCV Subclass 444)
- Living in Australia at application and travel time
- Employed at an eligible Australian research organisation
- PhD awarded ≤ 15 years ago (extensions possible for career interruptions)
- Confirmed collaboration with an Indian research partner
Key dates
- Applications open: 13 August 2025
- Applications close: 9:00 am AEDT, 7 October 2025
- Outcome notification: late November 2025
- Earliest travel start: 1 January 2026
How to apply
- Prepare a well-defined, collaborative research proposal with your Indian host institution
- Gather required documents:
- CV (max 6 pages)
- PhD certificate
- Letter of support (home institution)
- Letter of invitation (Indian host)
- Referee report
- Submit via the Good Grants portal
Why apply
This fellowship is a career-changing opportunity to:
- Build strong international research networks
- Gain insights into India’s research culture & systems
- Develop as a future leader and science ambassador
- Contribute to long-term Australia–India collaboration
📩 Contact:
Program Delivery Unit
Australian Academy of Science
📧 grants@science.org.au
🔗 More info & application link: AISRF EMCR Fellowships
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