We are here with an important reminder that the applications for the 3rd Round of the ASEAN Research Collaboration Internship 2026 are closing soon. For those who are not aware of this program, let us give you a brief intro: it’s a prestigious program offered by the Australian Government Department of Education, in collaboration with the RMIT Asia Hub. The project is intended for early-career researchers (ECRs) from ASEAN member states to carry out commercially focused research at one of the participating Australian Research Institutions.
It’s a 3-month research stay in Australia, from February 2 to April 24, 2026. The program offers an opportunity to expand your network, access to world-class academics and facilities in Australia, and to develop your own research competencies. The selected applicants will receive generous support; each recipient will receive a stipend of AU$20,000 to complete their 3-month research placement at the Australian Research Institute.
The application process to apply for the ASEAN Research Collaboration Project is on November 16th, 2025. All interested applicants need to submit their applications by the mentioned due date. Read more details about the project below.
Details About ASEAN Research Collaboration Internship 2026
- Host Country: Australia
- Funded by: Australian Government Department of Education
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Programme Type: Research Collaboration
- Application Deadline: November 16th, 2025
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Research Areas
Applicants will conduct research in the following eligible focus areas:
- Resources & Energy
- Agriculture & Food
- Insfrastructure
- The Green Economy
*or any other priority areas that drive commercial outcomes
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants meeting the following criteria are invitied to
- Nationals of ASEAN member states or Timor-Leste can apply
- Australian citizens are not eligible to apply
- Completed a PhD degree program or equivalent within the past 8 years
- Must be available to attend the proposed program in Australia
- Provide a research proposal that falls under the research focus areas
- Provide all the supporting documents
- Get a placement offer from one of the participating research institutes
Eligible Countries
Applicants holding a nationality of the following countries are eligible to apply:
- Cambodia, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore, Viet Nam, Timor leste
Benefits
The Research Collaboration program offers a wide range of benefits, such as:
- Recieve an allowance of up to AU$20,000 (up to 3 months)
- A travel allowance of $3,500
- Monthly stipend of $4,000 to cover living expenses
- Family Allowance of $1,500
Required Documents
- Complete the application form
- Research CV (must have a list of publications)
- Two References
- Certified copy of the PhD Certificate of completion
- Applicant’s national ID card for citizenship proof
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How to Apply?
To apply for the ASEAN Research Internship, you need to complete an online application form available on the official portal. Complete your application and prepare all the supporting documents. Once your application is completed, email your application form along with supporting documents to ieif.asean@rmit.edu.au
For more details about the program, visit the official link below.
APPLY FOR ASEAN RESEARCH COLLABORATION PROJECT
