Apply for Australia–France Joint Research Grant Program

The French Embassy in Australia supports French and Australian research organizations to develop and strategically structure academic and scientific cooperation between France and Australia. It also supports student mobility to France through Campus France Australia, including scholarships and exchange-oriented opportunities. The page was published on 7 January 2026 and updated on 18 September 2026; specific grant deadline November 30, 2026. Opportunity at a Glance

- Funding/Support Provider: French Embassy in Australia (France’s diplomatic mission in Australia)

- Opportunity Type: Bilateral research cooperation support, academic mobility programs, workshops, networks, and research funding initiatives

- Who It Serves: French and Australian research organizations; Australian and French students/researchers (varies by specific program)

- Eligible Countries/Geographies: France and Australia (plus specified regional elements such as Antarctica and Indo-Pacific; Pacific projects may include New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna, and French Polynesia)

- Published/Updated: Published 7 January 2026; updated 18 September 2026

- Deadline: November 30, 2026

- Project Duration: Not specified in the source text provided

About the Opportunity

This Embassy-led cooperation focuses on strengthening academic and scientific ties between France and Australia, reinforced by shared interests and vision in regions including Antarctica, the Pacific, and the Indian Ocean. The Embassy also works with multiple stakeholders—including government organizations, funding agencies, universities and research organizations, academies, scientific associations, and R&D companies—to support mobility, partnerships, and collaborative scientific activity. Funding and Benefits The source describes several forms of support (not all of which are grants with amounts listed). Key benefits mentioned include: - Mobility and exchange support between Australia and France (and sometimes French territories/New Caledonia) - Travel grant coverage for specific student programs (details provided for the Nicolas Baudin program) - Exemptions from application fees in connection with student visa-related requirements for funded recipients (details provided for Nicolas Baudin) - Scholarships for summer programs in France (“French+” programs), with application timing details for 2025 vs 2026 - Research funding and support for collaborative activities, including: - Facilitating researcher exchanges and supporting fieldwork (for Antarctica/Southern Ocean-related projects) - Supporting workshops (for multiple regional/social-sciences-focused calls) - Supporting early-career fellowships with mobility and accommodation coverage (for SAAFE) - Network facilitation and event support through research associations and technical expertise integrated with strategic partners Who Is Eligible? Eligibility varies by sub-program; the source provides different applicant types and requirements across initiatives: Nicolas Baudin program (student mobility)

- Eligible applicants: Australian university students (as described in the source)

- Covered locations: Australia ↔ France, French overseas territory, or New Caledonia (return air ticket)

French+ summer scholarship (French+ Sciences / French+ Gastronomy)

- Eligible applicants: Not specified in the source text provided

- Timing information given:

- “Current applications for the scholarship are closed for 2025” - “applications for 2026 will open in February–March 2026” Language and cultural exchange (French teacher workplace experience program)

- Eligible applicants: Students, young people, and alumni (source describes program participants)

- Requirement mentioned: Candidates must be able to demonstrate proficiency in French

- Career intent: Not required for eligibility—whether or not candidates plan to pursue language teaching is stated as non-limiting

AFRAN network support

- Eligible participants: Researchers involved in bilateral research and innovation cooperation (organized around AFRAN)

- Note: The source describes a network structure rather than a discrete application with criteria.

FASIC PHC (joint research grant/program) - Eligible applicants: Scientists/teachers from French and Australian research institutions (described as participants in the program’s objectives and components) - Mandatory requirement stated for joint-project grants: Applications must relate to a joint project involving at least one organization in Australia and one organization in France ASSA workshops call

- Eligible applicants: Eligible French and Australian researchers (particularly early- and mid-career, per source)

- Geographic scope mentioned: Workshops related to Pacific Islands (including French overseas territories) and Indo-Pacific

SAAFE program

- Eligible applicants: Early-career researchers at doctoral and postdoctoral levels

- Fields mentioned: Health, the environment, and nuclear technologies

- Benefit described: Fellowships cover mobility and accommodation costs

Pacific higher education exchange call (initiative for shared knowledge in the Pacific)

- Eligible applicants: Australian or French academics and universities based in the Pacific

- Geographic scope mentioned: New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna, French Polynesia, and the Pacific

- Note: The source says “More info to come.”

Eligible Activities or Priority Areas The source highlights priority themes and activities across specific programs: - Academic and scientific cooperation between France and Australia, including strategic structuring - Antarctica and the Southern Ocean research: - Joint projects encouraging collaboration between scientists across scientific fields - Supports researcher exchanges and fieldwork facilitation - Energy transition collaboration (French Australian Center for Energy Transition / FACET): - Sustainable and inclusive energy projects - Indo-Pacific energy transition needs

- Social sciences and workshops (ASSA):

- Workshop activities on topics of inte