The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia seeks to facilitate and enable international research collaboration. It does this through active involvement with the Association of Asian Social Science Research Councils (AASSREC; the Academy’s International Secretary has been elected 1st Vice-President, and the Academy hosts the secretariat), and through collaborative research funding programs with international social science Academies and governments.

Here you can find information about our current international collaborative grants programs, including information on eligibility and how to apply.

Australia-France Collaborative Research Program

The Academy and the Embassy of France in Australia are proud to administer the Social Science Collaborative Research Program. Find details on the 2024 recipients here. Applications for funding in 2025 will open on 30 October 2024. 1.   Program Objective This research funding program is intended to foster and reinforce social science collaboration between Australia [...]

Australia-China Joint Action Program

The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA) and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) are proud to administer the ASSA-CASS Joint Action Program. Find details on the 2024 recipients here. Applications for funding in 2025 are not currently open.  1. Program Objective This research funding program is intended to provide Australian and [...]