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The Permanent Secretariat for the Pacific (Secrétariat Permanent pour le Pacifique – SPP) has launched the 2027 main call for projects under the Pacific Fund (Fonds Pacifique). 📅 Applications must be submitted by 31 December 2026. The Pacific Fund is one of France’s key instruments for regional cooperation in the Pacific. Funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, it supports economic, social and cultural cooperation projects that strengthen the regional i

As we continue our Tour d'AFRAN to celebrate our 10years anniversary officially launched two weeks ago in Noumea, you still got the chance to register for different events happening in almost every state and territories. For some of them, you even have the opportunity to follow online if not in your hometown. Don't miss the chance to celebrate with us!

We need you to gauge the interest in establishing a research network of academics and industry researchers that wish to find potential partners and/or students in their field of interest. This short survey will allow us to collect the contact details of interested participants and understand what is expected by the future members to help form an efficient network. The function of this network can be described in several examples: Student - Academia/Industry: A student in Aust

The Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation aims at significantly supporting the development of research and innovation collaborations between France and Australia through a set of activities that raise awareness on areas of mutual interest in France and Australia, as well as untapped opportunities, at federal but also locally at regional, state and institutional levels. The Association plays an active role in running events and communication initiatives to

Australia's forthcoming association to Horizon Europe from 2027 marks an important milestone for international research collaboration. It will open new opportunities for Australian universities, research organisations and innovators to participate more closely in one of the world's largest research and innovation programmes. To support the Australian research community in preparing for these opportunities, the Embassy of France in Australia, together with its partners, is dev

The Embassy of France in Australia, in partnership with Adelaide University, the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), and the French–Australian Laboratory for Human–Machine Teaming (IRL Crossing), is pleased to announce the launch of applications for the “Tech for Sustainability Hackathon – your ideas in energy, environment, social sciences and health.” The hackathon will take place at Adelaide University on 22–23 June 2026 and will bring together students,

Interested in building or strengthening research links between France and Australia? AUFRANDE UNSW 2026 is a unique opportunity to connect with a diverse community of researchers, innovators, and institutions engaged in French–Australian collaboration . Hosted at UNSW, the event will bring together participants from across disciplines to: 🤝 Connect with partners across France and Australia 🔬 Discover collaborative research projects and opportunities 🌏 Engage with a dynam

The aviation sector is facing a major environmental transition that requires coordinated efforts across research, technological innovation, and education. ISAE-SUPAERO Sustainable Aviation launches initiatives in training and research. 1) ISAE-SUPAERO and ENAC launch in October 2026 a new Advanced Master in Sustainable Aviation . This program of 450 hours will have 7 teaching units and will by 100% taught online : Aviation and environment Energy Ecodesign Systems approach C

The European Commission will award €404.3 million to 1610 postdoctoral researchers to work at top universities, research centres, private and public organisations and small and medium-sized enterprises. Among them, 24 researchers from Australia & New Zealand have been awarded! Interested in applying to the 2026 round? MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships will be open to excellent researchers of any nationality. Fellowships will be provided to excellent researchers, undertaking int

A joint meeting of the Australian Institute of Energy, the Australian Nuclear Association, the Sydney Division of Engineers Australia, and the Royal Society of NSW — this year hosted by the Australian Nuclear Association (ANA) Orchestrated by Professor Matthew Hole, Australian National University Mathematical Sciences Institute and School of Computing Venue: Sydney Masonic Centre, 66 Goulburn Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 Time and Date: 5:30 for 6 pm AEDT Wednesday 18 February 2