The Australia–India Research Collaboration (AIRC) Framework is a strategic initiative designed to support impactful research partnerships between Australia and India. It supports all stakeholders involved in research collaboration, including higher education, industry, government, and community sectors. The Framework revolves around three action areas:
- Promote: Encourage the development of new, interdisciplinary research collaborations.
- Support: Sustain and strengthen research partnerships over time, ensuring they remain impactful and mutually beneficial.
- Translate: Establish pathways to apply research into practical outcomes, with a focus on innovation, commercialisation, and early engagement with delivery partners.
The Framework is designed with a five-year outlook to guide, grow, and scale research collaboration with lasting impact across both countries. The initiative is supported by the Australian Government Department of Education.
Online workshops
To inform the development of the AIRC Framework, a series of four thematic workshops were conducted between August and September. Each session, led by Australian and Indian experts, gathered insights and recommendations that are now being considered as part of the Framework’s design.
Energy Transitions and Climate Change Resilience
Date: 5 August 2025
Co-Leads: Professor Frank Bruno, University of South Australia; Professor Dharam Buddhi, Uttaranchal University
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Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
Date: 14 August 2025
Co-Leads: Professor Mohan Yellishetty, Monash University; Mr Rajat Verma, LOHUM Cleantech
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Cybersecurity and Digital Governance
Date: 27 August 2025
Co-Leads: Professor Christopher Leckie & Dr. Serene Ho, University of Melbourne; Professor V Sridhar & Professor Balaji Parthasarathy, International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore
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Sustaining Healthy Communities
DATE: 4 September 2025
Co-Leads: Associate Professor Emma George, University of Adelaide; Dr Shailaja Tetali, Indian Institute of Public Health
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