Asia-Pacific Regional Challenge Research Initiative (RCRI) – Round One

The Asia-Pacific Regional Challenge Research Initiative (RCRI) is a grants program inviting research consortium teams to tackle Circular Economy, Waste Reduction and Sustainable Resource Use for regional resilience in the Asia-Pacific. It funds collaborative projects through a regional consortium of at least three institutions, including one in Australia and at least two from elsewhere in Asia and the Pacific. The program seeks practical, cross-border solutions with a focus on real-world impact and regional partnerships.

Funding for collaborative research projects and potential cross-border implementation opportunities within the region.

Applications must come from a regional consortium of at least three institutions, with one member in Australia and at least two from elsewhere in Asia and the Pacific.

Submit a proposal as part of a regional consortium following the programme guidelines referenced on the project page.