Advance your research and build international collaborations with a fully-funded fellowship in Australia.
The Australia–France Indo-Pacific Studies (AFIPS) Visiting Fellowship is a prestigious program for early-career researchers in the social sciences. Spend up to three months in Australia, advancing your research, building international collaborations, and contributing to a shared understanding of key challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
Program Details:
- **Host Organization:**Â Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA)
- **Focus Areas:**Â Social science research, networking, and collaboration on themes such as foreign policy, climate change, migration, trade, demography, gender equality, cultural and economic development, and Indigenous knowledge.
- **Duration:**Â Up to three months at one or more Australian research organizations.
Funding & Benefits:
- **Generous Stipend:**Â Receive up to AUD 18,900 (approximately EUR 11,316) to cover travel expenses, a living allowance in Australia, and costs associated with participation in conferences, workshops, seminars, or fieldwork.
- **Networking:**Â Establish new connections between researchers, policymakers, and institutions.
- **Strategic Cooperation:**Â Strengthen strategic cooperation between Australia and France in the Indo-Pacific.
Eligibility:
- **Nationality:**Â Open to early-career academic or professional researchers from Indo-Pacific nations, mainland France, or French overseas territories.
- **Field:**Â Social sciences.
Application:
- **Deadline:**Â Applications for the 2025 intake were due by June 30, 2025. The program is available in the 2024/25, 2025/26, and 2026/27 academic years.
- **Link:**Â https://socialsciences.org.au/afips-visiting-fellowship/
