Australia and India have moved to deepen their scientific partnership with the release of a new Framework that maps out how the two countries will work together on shared priorities from climate resilience to advanced manufacturing. The Australia India Research Collaboration Framework was launched in New Delhi alongside the Australia India Education and Skills Council meeting, bringing a year of consultation to a close.
The work was funded by Australia’s Department of Education and shaped by an expert Steering Committee, drawing in more than 260 participants and 30 speakers across four workshops. Those sessions focused on energy transitions and climate change resilience, sustaining healthy communities, advanced manufacturing technologies, and cybersecurity and digital governance. The resulting Framework sets out key activities for the next five years, highlighting areas where the bilateral partnership can grow in scope and impact.
Its recommendations point to a stronger pipeline for early career researchers, who are encouraged to take part in joint projects with clear value for both countries. It calls for smoother researcher mobility through new exchanges and collaborative projects, and places a clear emphasis on practical links with industry to lift economic and social outcomes. The document also urges both countries to expand joint funding arrangements, bringing government, civil society, universities and business together.
Australia’s Minister for Education, Jason Clare, said the partnership matters for the wider region. “Australia and India’s research partnership is helping us take on some of the big challenges our region faces,” he said. “A key pillar of Australia’s Education Strategy for India is stronger research collaboration. This Framework will make it easier for world-class researchers in both countries to work together and make an impact.”
Australia India Institute CEO Lisa Singh said the work strengthens the base on which both countries can build. “Research ties between Australia and India are creating impactful outcomes for both our nations and our planet—from climate change to cyber security, research collaboration has helped in efforts to solve some of the most pressing issues facing our region,” she said. “This Framework sets out a targeted roadmap and suite of resources for researchers, higher education institutions and industry partners – laying the groundwork for a more connected, purposeful and enduring Australia India research relationship.”
The Framework offers structure at a time when both countries are looking to broaden cooperation across education, technology and economic development. Its real value will emerge through the partnerships it enables, the exchanges it encourages and the projects it helps set in motion.
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