RDS-Australia Germany Joint Research Cooperation Scheme (UA-DAAD)-2026-JUN

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Australia–Germany Joint Research Cooperation Scheme (UA–DAAD) Application

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

The Australia–Germany Joint Research Cooperation Scheme (UA–DAAD)  supports collaborative research between Australian and German researchers through reciprocal funding arrangements. Under this scheme, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides funding for German researchers travelling to Australia, while University of Melbourne (UoM) provide funding for  researchers travelling to Germany.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

  • Please ensure you have read and understood the information in the Scheme website and Scheme Guidelines, which outline the aims and conditions of this grant scheme including eligibility criteria. 
  • To be eligible, you must meet the minimum appointment requirements as outlined in the University of Melbourne's (UoM) Scheme website. Please review the requirements carefully and check with your Head of Department to ensure your eligibility.
  • All UoM applications must be endorsed by the PI’s Head of Department/School by completing and signing the relevant section of the Authority to Submit Form (formerly Faculty Certification Form).
  • University of Melbourne PIs must attach the PDF of the Authority to Submit Form to this application.

Application process: 

  • All projects require two parallel applications:
  • One submitted by the Australian Project Leader to their administering university; and
  • One submitted by the German partner to the DAAD.
  • The Australian and German applications must be aligned in content and submitted by the respective deadlines.
  • Applications without a corresponding submission from the German partner will not be considered.

Please note that late or incomplete applications may not be accepted, and applicants should allow sufficient time to meet both UoM and DAAD requirements.

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A1.Eligibility Checklist

Eligibility will be assessed in accordance with the scheme guidelines and must be met at the time of application and for the duration of the award.

University of Melbourne Principal Investigator:
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A2. Principal Investigator - University of Melbourne

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An Honorary declaration is required for Honorary employees whose primary academic affiliation is the University of Melbourne. This should be provided using the declaration form provided on the scheme website.

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