{"id":65162,"date":"2025-10-22T10:14:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T10:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=65162"},"modified":"2025-10-22T10:14:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T10:14:18","slug":"maitri-scholarships-and-fellowships-2025-26-strengthening-australia-india-research-collaboration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=65162","title":{"rendered":"Maitri Scholarships and Fellowships 2025\u201326: Strengthening Australia\u2013India Research Collaboration"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Maitri Scholarships and Fellowships Grant Programs<\/strong>, administered by the Centre for Australia\u2013India Relations (CAIR)<\/strong>, are now open for applications for the 2025\u201326 academic year<\/strong>. This initiative is designed to build enduring connections between Australian and Indian researchers, institutions, and policy communities by funding exchanges that address pressing global challenges.<\/p>\n

The Maitri Fellowships empower top-tier policy researchers, academics, and professionals to engage in collaborative research and policy development that deepens bilateral understanding and drives innovation in areas of mutual interest such as economics, diplomacy, geostrategy, and sustainable development.<\/p>\n

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About the Maitri Fellowship Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Maitri Fellowships are a cornerstone of CAIR\u2019s efforts to enhance the Australia\u2013India partnership through academic and institutional collaboration. The program provides fully funded research opportunities<\/strong> for both Australian and Indian professionals, supporting them to undertake research secondments, exchange visits, and long-term collaborations.<\/p>\n

By fostering mutual learning and promoting joint projects, the program enhances dialogue between the two nations on critical global issues\u2014from climate resilience and digital transformation to security cooperation and economic policy.<\/p>\n

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Fellowship Streams<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The 2025\u201326 Maitri Fellowship Program<\/strong> offers three distinct streams of funding, enabling flexibility and depth in collaboration:<\/p>\n

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    Inward Fellowships<\/strong>
    These fellowships support Indian researchers and policy professionals<\/strong> to work with Australian organizations for up to 12 months<\/strong>. Participants gain access to Australia\u2019s leading research institutions, think tanks, and public policy organizations, where they can engage in advanced research and institutional exchange.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Outward Fellowships<\/strong>
    Designed for Australian researchers<\/strong>, this stream funds placements of up to 12 months<\/strong> in Indian universities, policy institutes, and research bodies. Fellows will work alongside Indian counterparts to advance shared research priorities and explore emerging challenges in regional and global governance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Two-way Fellowships<\/strong>
    The most collaborative of the three, this stream supports joint research exchanges<\/strong> for up to two years<\/strong>, pairing one Indian and one Australian fellow. The program encourages long-term cooperation on strategic policy areas that require sustained engagement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Program Objectives<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    The Maitri Scholarships and Fellowships seek to:<\/p>\n