Call for projects: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Studies and France
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The Embassy of France to Australia is looking to support academics, researchers, writers and artists working on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders studies, to promote the further exploration of a shared history and to foster collaborative projects.
About the call
Overview
Australia and France are committed to a strong collaborative agenda with respect to the relationship between France and Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities. On the 2nd of May 2024, for the first time, a French official representative, HE Pierre-André Imbert, Ambassador of France to Australia, adopted the practice of Acknowledgement of Country. This event was an opportunity to bring together influential aboriginal personalities from the main artistic institutions, scientists and governments to advance the agenda of cooperation and implement the development of scientific and cultural projects between France and Aboriginal organizations.
Many research and cultural projects are underway between France and Australia, at the initiative of researchers and artists of both countries, with a wide range of interests, for instance in linguistics, history, archaeology, art history, and the arts. The Embassy of France is looking to support research and field work as well as mobility expenses, allowing for travel from France to Australia, or Australia to France, including French overseas territories, to support networking, and joint scientific and cultural projects.
These grants may cover travel costs for the purpose of fieldwork, organising or participating in a workshop, conference, festival or similar events, accessing relevant archives and museums, creation, translation, and writing.
A total budget of $24,000 AUD is available through this call.
Eligibility
Applications are open to researchers, writers and artists of any seniority level affiliated in Australia or in France. Early career researchers, including PhD students, and emerging artists are encouraged to apply.
Application process
Applications must be submitted by using the form below. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Call for projects opens: 16 June 2025
Deadline for applications: 31 July 2025
Results announced: 16 August 2025
Earliest date for project start: 1 September 2025
To apply download the following application form:
Further information
Please contact:
Embassy of France to Australia Science and Higher Education Department
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