The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled results of the 15th round of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF). The Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) is a bilateral program that supports collaborative research projects between Australia and India, aiming to strengthen scientific relationship between the two countries and address common challenges through joint research efforts.
This year, the AISRF has awarded funding to five projects across various disciplines, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, biotechnology, urban mining and electronic waste recycling, ultralow-cost solar and clean hydrogen technologies. These projects were selected through a rigorous evaluation process, ensuring they meet the highest standards of scientific excellence and have the potential for significant impact. The selected projects reflect the diverse and cutting-edge research being conducted by Australian and Indian scientists.
These initiatives are expected to yield valuable insights and solutions that will benefit both countries and the wider global community. The Union Minister emphasised the importance of international collaboration in research and innovation. “I feel collaboration is crucial in this modern era to address critical global challenges and in fostering sustainable development,” he explained.
The AISRF is a testament to the enduring partnership between India and Australia. .