$6.2m for nine science projects involving Japan and neighbours

Investments under the Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund will support nine international projects, with six to involve Japan as a key partner, the Australian Government has announced.

Under Round 2 of the fund’s Strategic Element, individual grants will range from $100,000 to $1 million, with the funding supporting projects that harness AI, including its use in technology for ocean water quality forecasting, advanced manufacturing techniques to deliver precision cancer radiotherapy, and space exploration.

“These projects focus on the technologies that matter most to our future. By partnering with leading countries, Australian researchers gain access to skills, infrastructure and expertise that strengthens our innovation system at home,” said Dr Andrew Charlton, Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy.

Delivered in partnership with the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering (ATSE) and the Australian Academy of Science (AAS), collaboration with partners in Singapore, Vietnam, New Zealand, Malaysia and the Republic of Korea is also represented by projects in this round.

The announcement this week coincided with the visit to Australia of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

A full list of successful projects is available at www.glodip.org.au/outcomes.

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