Focus on Japan

Building research relationships with the University of Hokkaido

As highlighted in the previous edition of the newsletter, the Universities of Melbourne and Hokkaido jointly held a Virtual Conference on Healthy Ageing on Tuesday 08 March 2022. The conference celebrated Melbourne and Hokkaido’s long-standing collaborative relationships, showcased interdisciplinary perspectives on healthy ageing from both universities, and launched the new Hokkaido – Melbourne Joint Research Workshops Fund. Read more: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/42ae

New: Australia – Japan Foundation Grants
The Australia Japan Foundation Grants provide funding for projects that strengthen Australia–Japan relations, enhance Australia’s international reputation and promote cultural understanding. Grants are available ranging from $10,000 to $40,000 per year with key priority areas of:

• Communication, information and advocacy
• Economic diplomacy and geopolitics
• Education and Australian studies
• Scientific innovation
• Society, culture and sport

Information about previous Australia-Japan Foundation grant recipients are available on DFAT’s website. The guidelines are attached, with further information available here: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/m2ae.

For assistance with applications, please contact mgse-grants@unimelb.edu.au as soon as possible. Applications will close on 10 May 2022.