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Collaboration opportunities EU - Australia
There are numerous opportunities for studies and research collaboration between Europe and Australia.
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The EU and Australia signed a Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement in 1994, the first ever between the EU and a non-EU country. Strong cooperation is ongoing: there are on average close to 30 000 publications involving EU and Australian authors each year.
The predominant fields of Australia – EU research collaboration through the EU Framework Programmes have been on health, research infrastructures, information and communications technologies, food, agriculture and biotechnology.
At the latest EU-Australia Joint Science and Technology Cooperation Committee meeting, several other thematic areas were emphasized for potential cooperation: energy, transport, environment, ocean research, nanotechnologies.
EU Member States and Australian universities have long established links, matched by their students' interest in enrolling and studying abroad. Some EU Member States and Australians higher education schools also have cooperation exchange programmes of various types.
Funding possibilities to foster the university level exchange are offered at both national and EU level, the latter via the Erasmus+ Programme applicable by 2020.
Under Erasmus+ student and staff mobility, for 2015-2017, there were over 167 projects with Australia undertaking to send 274 students and 313 staff to Europe.
Under the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees, two Australian universities have been partners in the 108 programmes established since 2014 and 29 Australian students have been awarded a scholarship.
Australia is a Partner country to Erasmus + and can only take part in some of its actions, subject to specific conditions.
Australian researchers, enterprises and institutions can team up with their European partners to participate in projects under Horizon 2020 – the EU’s flagship scientific programme promoting scientific excellence and industrial leadership.
The final Work Programme for Horizon 2020, covering the budgetary years 2018, 2019 and 2020 has been announced as an investment of around € 30 billion.
The Australian participation to calls is supported whenever the contribution is essential for carrying out the action:
- outstanding competence/expertise;
- access to research infrastructure;
- access to particular geographical environments; or
- access to data.
A consortium of research institutions and companies carries out collaborative projects. These consortiums must have at least three different organisations from three EU Member States or Associated States. Each partner in the consortium needs to bring their own ‘added value’ to the project, such as different competences, facilities, networks or experience. One partner is the coordinator or project manager. It is of advantage to Australian participants if the coordinator has significant experience with EU projects.
The Australian researcher or institution must sign the Grant Agreement, which entails certain rights and obligations, including how much their involvement will cost (regardless of whether they receive EU funding or not).
Australian participants themselves can determine the sources of funding for their Australian part of the project and find resources: these may be own funds of the participating institutions, as well as funds received from state agencies, foundations and other organisations.
Participants also need to be clear on intellectual property rights (IPR) issues. All the partners agree IPR arrangements before the project is signed.
READ MORE on H2020 Work Programme 2018-2020 topics explicitly encouraging collaboration with Australia.
You can also explore H2020 Researcher Mobility programmes and what is in store for Australians.
The Australian Government provides significant support to businesses, universities and research institutions for their science, research and innovation activities, including international collaboration, so many Australian partners may be able to self-finance their participation.
The Australian Research Council (ARC) provides a variety of opportunities to support international research collaboration in all disciplines. The ARC's funding schemes include support for fundamental research, fellowships and collaborative research with industry, government and the community. READ MORE
European Union Collaborative Research Grants
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)- EU Research Grants scheme provides a contribution to Australian institutions and researchers who are participating in leading international collaborative research that has been selected for funding through Horizon 2020, currently the EU’s main instrument for funding research and development.
Projects involving Australian researchers based in Australia that are chosen by the European Commission (EC) for funding, may be eligible for NHMRC support of up to $ 500,000.
The documentation to apply can be found at GrantConnect, the Australian Government grants information system.
Applicants are advised to consider the scheme specific documentation and the eligible topics for the appropriate year.
Collaboration opportunities EU-New Zealand
There are numerous opportunities for studies and research collaboration between Europe and New Zealand
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The EU is the most significant regional science and innovation partner of New Zealand with more than half of New Zealand’s researchers having an active collaboration with a European partner. There are particularly strong links with the UK, Germany, France, also with Italy, the Netherlands and Switzerland.
The science and innovation relationship of New Zealand and EU is supported by the 2009 Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement which has been instrumental in creating stronger links with New Zealand.
The review of the Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement performed in 2013 put into light 'niches of excellence' in the NZ research system and underlined success stories for example in the field of research infrastructures, bioengineering in medicine, optimisation in industry and services (OptAli) and Antarctic Research.
Other potential new areas of future S&T cooperation:
- Administrative big data and precision agriculture:
- Sustainable energy
- Earthquake research
- Health research
- Industrial innovation
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Horizon 2020 is fully open to international participation in all fields and areas. New Zealand researchers, enterprises and institutions can team up with their European partners to participate in projects under Horizon 2020 and make best use of Europe’s excellent opportunities in research and innovation.
New Zealand participants are not automatically funded through Horizon 2020. New Zealand participants themselves determine the sources of funding for their NZ part of the project and find resources: these may be own funds of the participating institutions, as well as funds received from NZ ministries, foundations and other organisations that fund research and development activities in New Zealand. Contributions can also be made in kind.
Potential New Zealand participants are therefore encouraged to contact their research and innovation funding organisations to seek support for their participation in Horizon 2020.
No jointly agreed mechanism is currently in place for co-funding Horizon 2020 research and innovation projects.
Get informed about the Catalyst Fund which supports activities that initiate, develop and foster collaborations leveraging international science and innovation for New Zealand’s benefit.
H2020 Work Programme 2018-2020 topics explicitly encouraguing cooperation with New Zealand:
| Topic identifier | Topic title |
| INFRAIA01-2018-2019 | Integrating activities for advanced communities |
| SC5-17-2018 | Towards operational forecasting of earthquakes and early working capacity for more resilient societies |
| LC-CLA-07-2019 | The changing cryosphere: uncertainties, risks and opportunities |
Get inspiration from Success Stories of EU-funded projects delivered in collaboration with New Zealand.
Check the calls available on the Participant Portal and find details on how to participate.
You can also explore opportunities within H2020 Researcher Mobility programmes.
New Horizons – EURAXESS Online PDF 
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EURAXESS WORLDWIDE Brochure
Learn about how EURAXESS promotes research opportunities outside Europe in its EURAXESS Worldwide (formerly Links) offices.
Come to Europe PDF (2.37 MB)
Find out about the three main funding possibilities for researchers interested to come to Europe, and how EURAXESS can help.
Roadmap for EU - Australia S&T Cooperation 2017 PDF (1.58 MB)
Read about Australia’s participation to Horizon 2020 and the topics explicitly encouraging cooperation with Australia in the Work Programme 2018-2020.
Australia Country page PDF (240.25 KB)
Find here a short description of the available local programs or funds that could provide support to Horizon 2020 participants.
Horizon 2020 - the opportunities for Australian Researchers PDF (732.39 KB)
Learn why and how collaborate with the European Union on research projects, and get inspiration from success stories.
Roadmap for EU – New Zealand S&T Cooperation 2017 PDF (1.51 MB)
Read about Australia’s participation to Horizon 2020 and the topics explicitly encouraging cooperation with Australia in the Work Programme 2018-2020.
New Zealand Country page PDF (304.57 KB)
Find here a short description of the available local programs or funds that could provide support to Horizon 2020 participants.
Horizon Magazine
Get informed about the latest news and the thought-provoking science and innovative research projects funded by the EU.
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Research EU magazine
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Horizon 2020 – In Brief PDF (594.81 KB)
Browse this brochure containing an accurate sum up of the programme.
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions - A Pocket Guide PDF (5.06 MB)
Learn about career development opportunities for researchers at different stages of their careers.
ERC Grant Schemes PDF (1.98 MB)
Read about the ERC funding strategy and the available grants for researchers.
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EURAXESS Worldwide
In an increasingly interconnected world, EURAXESS Worldwide offers you the chance to interact on a global scale. It supports researchers working outside of Europe who wish to connect or stay connected with Europe. Through networking, researchers can strengthen European research and scientific cooperation with the world. READ MORE