Maitri Fellowship Programs 2026 in Australia

The Maitri Fellowship Programs 2026 in Australia is a funded initiative to host or send policy professionals between India and Australia. It supports Inward Fellowships, Outward Fellowships, and two-way collaborations for policy research and exchange, with durations ranging up to 12 months for single-direction fellowships and up to two years for two-way projects. The programme aims to strengthen academic cooperation and bilateral ties between Australia and India.

Inward Fellowships: researchers from India to work with Australian organizations for up to 12 months; Outward Fellowships: Australian fellows to work with Indian universities for up to 12 months; Two-way fellowships: collaboration between an Australian and an Indian fellow for up to two years

Eligibility is limited to Indian applicants for inbound fellowships and Australian citizens for outbound fellowships, with visa and bilateral relationship requirements as specified by the hosting and participating organizations.

Applications are to be submitted through SmartyGrants as per the Grant Guidelines