The framework sets out a forward-looking roadmap to strengthen interdisciplinary research partnerships between Australia and India. It recognises the strength and diversity of the research ecosystems of both countries and provides a coordinated approach for deepening collaboration and translating research into impactful outcomes for achieving national, regional and global priorities. 

Objectives

• Promote wider collaborations and exchanges between researchers of both countries for innovation and shared benefit. 
• Support bilateral multi-stakeholder partnership opportunities that advance and expand in new and emerging research areas. 
• Translate and sustain joint research efforts tackling key bilateral and global challenges.

Key guiding principles

• Early career researcher opportunities
• Researcher mobility
• Industry involvement in collaborative research projects
• Joint funding initiatives and grant opportunities.