About Queensland – Bavaria Collaborative Research Program
Creating international research collaborations between Queensland and Bavaria
The Queensland-Bavaria Collaborative Research Program is a joint initiative under the Declaration of Intent between the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) and the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts - Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (StMWK).
The objectives of the program are to help build Queensland and Bavaria’s international reputation and Queensland’s capacity in research and development, support the growth of businesses to deliver new products and services into global markets, and support new industries that will provide future jobs.
There are two categories of grants available: Seed Grants and Development Grants.
What’s important
- The 2024 program is now open.
- Applications for the Seed Grants close on 10 May 2024, 3:00pm AEST
- Applications for the Development Grants close on 10 July 2024, 3:00pm AEST
- Applications must be made online via the SmartyGrants portal
- Grants of up to ten Queensland applicants will be awarded as Seed Grants of AU$8,000 each (excluding GST) by the Queensland Government over a maximum of 12 months. In addition, each of the Bavarian lead applicant in the successful applications will receive a funding of up to €10,000 from StMWK.
- Grants of up to four Queensland applicants will be awarded as Development Grants of $130,000 (excluding GST) each by the Queensland Government, over a maximum of two years. In addition, each of the Bavarian lead applicant in the successful applications will receive a funding of up to €80,000 from StMWK.
- Eligibility criteria apply.
Eligibility
The project application must meet the eligibility criteria.
Queensland-based applicants must be able to demonstrate that they will be undertaking the proposed project with a Bavaria research organisation and for the Development Grants have one or more industry partners involved. The Queensland–Bavarian Collaborative Research Program Guidelines provide more information about the eligibility criteria.
Guidelines and conditions
Queensland applicants - apply with SmartyGrants
Apply to the Queensland-Bavaria Collaborative Research Program through the online SmartyGrants portal.