Australia-Scotland Fund
The Australia-Scotland Fund enables early- and mid-career researchers to collaborate on biological and chemical sciences projects related to natural ecosystems through short-term research visits between Australia and Scotland.
Funder: Australian Academy of Science
Due Dates: September 16, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to A$9,500 per grant for travel and living costs (4–6 week visits in 2027)
Summary: Supports early- and mid-career researchers in Australia and Scotland for bilateral research visits in natural ecosystem sciences.
Description
The Australia-Scotland Fund is a collaborative initiative between the Australian Academy of Science and the Royal Society of Edinburgh, providing annual grants to support bilateral research visits between Australia and Scotland. The program is designed to foster high-quality collaboration, enabling early- and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) to progress joint research, build international connections, and access expertise and infrastructure in both countries.
The fund specifically supports projects in the biological and chemical/biochemical sciences related to natural ecosystems, including ecological and systematic studies, and the exploration of naturally occurring chemicals. Grant recipients undertake four- to six-week visits, with funding available for either Australian researchers traveling to Scotland or hosting a Scottish research partner in Australia.
