Overview
The University of Melbourne and the University of Bonn are accepting joint research proposals for the 2027 Bonn—Melbourne Research Excellence Fund, with Early Career Researchers required to have a significant role.
Complete grant details
Up to two collaborative applications will be funded. Each successful application can receive up to €10,000 from the University of Bonn and up to AUD 16,000 from the University of Melbourne for research activities such as joint workshops, researcher exchanges and collaborative-network development. Projects commence 1 January 2027.
Eligibility requirements
Each proposal must link a University of Bonn PI and a University of Melbourne PI and include Early Career Researchers in a significant role. ECRs are defined as being within 10 years of PhD conferral excluding career interruptions. Bonn PIs must be doctorate-qualified research staff with qualifying employment; Melbourne PIs generally need an Academic Level A6-or-higher appointment of at least 0.5 FTE for the award period, subject to the scheme's detailed honorary and reporting rules.
Tips for this grant
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- Check eligibility, funding coverage, study/project level and every required document before investing time in the application.
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Verification notes
Verified against the current University of Melbourne scheme page, its live SmartyGrants round, and the University of Bonn partner page. All agree on a 30 September 2026 closing time of 3:00pm Melbourne AEST / 7:00am Bonn CEST, equivalent to 05:00 UTC.
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