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ASEAN Research Collaboration Project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and delivered in partnership with RMIT Asia Hub. The IEIF ASEAN Research Collaboration Project aims to support high-achieving international post-PhD ECRs to participate in commercially focused research in Australia, reflecting areas of mutual interest with the ASEAN region. The initiative will support the hosting of researchers by an Australian institution for a period of one to three months to build and deepen institutional linkages, create professional networks, support professional development, and exchange expertise with Australian researchers.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
- Up to AU$20,000 per internship (up to 3-month duration).
- Establishment allowance: $3,500 (paid once to cover for travel, visa and insurance costs)
- Monthly stipend: $4,000 (paid up to the maximum program duration on a pro-rata basis)
- Monthly family allowance: $1,500* (paid up to the maximum program duration on a pro-rata basis)
ELIGIBILITY
- Be a citizen and/or permanent resident of an ASEAN member state or Timor Leste
- Not be an Australian citizen and/or permanent resident
- Have completed a PhD degree or equivalent within the eight years prior to applying to participate in this project (i.e., PhD was conferred from July 2017 onwards)
- Be available to commence their proposed program in Australia after 6 October 2025 and complete the internship by 19 December 2025
- Provide a research proposal which falls under one of the eligible research focus areas
- Provide all relevant supporting documentation in English
- Obtain a placement offer from an approved host Australian research organization
- Meet the eligibility requirements to apply for and hold the relevant visa issued by the Department of Home Affairs.
FOCUS AREAS
- Agriculture and Food
- Resources and Energy
- Infrastructure
- The Green Economy
- Another priority area that will bolster Australia’s competitiveness and drive commercialization outcomes.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Completed 2025 Application form (PDF 2 MB)
- Completed 2025 Applicant Sponsor Nomination form (PDF 389 KB)
- Copy of citizenship or permanent residency
- Certified copy of a PhD Testamur/Conferral Letter/Certificate of Completion
- Two Referee Reports
- Evidence of support and language suitability from the host
- Research CV and list of publications
Before submitting, please make sure to follow the format guidelines when naming your documents.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
- Apply directly to IEIF. Kindly refer to the Website and Application Guidelines above.
- The submission deadline is 11 August, 11:59 PM [AEST].
- The FINAL decision is from IEIF.
CONSULTATION INFO
If you have any questions regarding this program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour:
- WhatsApp: +62 812-1888-7818 (WA)
- Email: scholarship@ugm.ac.id
Virtual consultation: https://ugm.id/AppointmentOIAUGM
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