Bavaria - Australia
Bavaria-Queensland Research Alliance enters third round
The Bavaria-Queensland Research Alliance is a joint initiative of the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts (StMWK) and the Queensland Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI), which was signed in May 2023. Joint projects by researchers from both countries are to receive financial support. A total of 14 cooperative projects were selected in 2024. In the second round a total of 15 projects were selected
Today marks the start of the third round with both funding lines. Again both grants are offered in 2026:
- Seed Grants are intended to support Bavarian researchers traveling to Queensland with a maximum funding amount of up to € 10,000 over a period of 12 months in order to facilitate the establishment of long-term collaborations. Applications can be submitted until 8th April 202.
- Development Grants provide funding of up to € 70,000 for 24 months. This program focuses on supporting the implementation of practice-oriented and innovative research projects. Applications for Development Grants can be submitted until 20th May 2026.
For more information about this funding program and the application process visit:
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Future Events:
More information will follow shortly!
Contact:
Bavaria-Australia Coordination Unit
University of Bayreuth
E-Mail: BACU@uni-bayreuth.de