Today, I am pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026-27 Maitri Grants and Fellowships programs.
Since its establishment in 2023, the Centre for Australia-India Relations’ flagship Maitri (meaning friendship in Sanskrit) programs have supported over 110 projects.
The Maitri Grant Program will fund projects that facilitate greater exchange and collaboration between Australian and Indian business, cultural, education, research, and sporting communities.
Importantly, this program will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of A New Roadmap for Australia’s Economic Engagement with India.
The Maitri Fellowships Program will fund Australian organisations to engage an Australian or Indian fellow to undertake research on geostrategic or geoeconomic policy issues.
Through these programs, the Centre will continue to deepen connections between Australia and India and will energise the bilateral relationship across priority areas of strategic interest for both nations, including clean energy, education, advanced technology, agribusiness, and tourism.
Strengthening economic collaboration, policy connections, and cultural links with India is critical for Australia’s economic security and prosperity.
Australia’s partnership with India has never been more consequential for the peace, prosperity, and stability of our shared region.
