SAEF collaborates with a range of partners to provide grants which promote new collaborations in Antarctic and Southern Ocean science.
French-Australian Antarctic Research Grant
The Embassy of France, AFRAN Inc. and Monash University, through the Australian Research Council Special Research Initiative Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future are currently calling for proposals to conduct cooperative research activities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.
The aim of this grant is to foster and reinforce collaboration between Australia and France on Antarctica and the Southern Ocean science.
Eligible applicants are Australia and France affiliated researchers, and experts in the public and private sectors. Special attention will be given to proposals from early career scientists.
Applications must include at least one representative from an organisation in Australia and one from an organisation in France.
Funding through this program is designed to facilitate:
- Researcher exchange between Australia and France.
- Joint research or fieldwork.
Funding up to 30,000 AUD (17,000 EUR) in total is available to support activities within a 2-year time frame. The funding is not intended to support major research, but specifically targeted to developmental and seed assistance.
One or more projects will be selected by a joint panel on the basis of their scientific merit, on the fact that they propose new perspectives for Antarctic research, and on the capacity of the project to support the development of strategic alliances between France and Australia.
All fields of research will be considered. Successful applicants are required to submit a report on the research activities funded by the program and an acquittal of funds, within two months following the completion of the funded activity.
Should the research activities be undertaken over a period of more than one year, a short progress report is also required at the end of each 12-month period.
Applications should be submitted to science.canberra-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr no later than Friday 26 September 2025.
Application outcomes will be notified by October 2025 for provision of funding.
