The Australian government, through its Education Department, is boosting Australia-Malaysia research partnerships through the Asean Research Collaboration Project.
As part of Round 1, the Australian government will support four outstanding early-career Malaysian researchers (see table) who have been selected to travel to Australia and undertake collaborative research with leading Australian research institutions in areas of shared priority.
The projects will focus on vaccine production, drug efficacy, food preservation and sustainable manufacturing.
Praising the initiative, High Commissioner of Australia to Malaysia Danielle Heinecke said the Asean Research Collaboration Project would deepen Australia-Malaysia research collaboration and yield mutually beneficial outcomes.
“This is an opportunity for Malaysia and Australia to work together on shared challenges and drive research commercialisation.
“This initiative responds to the recommendation made in Australia’s South-East Asia Economic Strategy to 2040 to deepen investment in the region.
“Both countries benefit from shared expertise and collaboration with industry, supporting future economic development,” she said in a press release dated May 23.
Round 2 of the Asean Research Collaboration Project will open next month.
For updates and application details, visit https://www.rmit.edu.au/partner/hubs/asia-hub/ieif-asean.
