Australia-Japan Foundation (AJF) & Australia-Korea Foundation (AKF) 2023-24 Grant Rounds

Australia-Japan Foundation Grant closes 2pm AEST 15 September

Australia-Korea Foundation Grant closes 2pm AEST 22 September

About theses grants

The International Relations Grants Program (the Program) is an ongoing program funded by DFAT. The objectives of the Program are to promote people-to-people links and a contemporary and positive image of Australia and support for the Australian Government’s international policy goals.

The expected outcomes are:

• strengthened bilateral relationships in areas of mutual interest with particular countries and regions,
• international networks, collaboration and connections between institutions and communities to build understanding, trust and influence,
• enhanced Australian international reputation and reach through the promotion of our economic, creative and cultural, sporting, innovation and science, and education assets, and
• increased understanding of Australians of the cultures and opportunities in each of these countries.

Key priority areas of the AJF are:

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

Key priority areas of the AKF:

• Strategic international relations
• Trade and commerce relationships
• Cross cultural collaborations
• Technological, scientific and education innovation.

If you are interested in these grants please contact mgse-grants@unimelb.edu.au by Wednesday 30 August