Overview

The Grants foster Australia's active scholars and alumni community in Indonesia and support ongoing professional development for Australian scholars and alumni. The Grants are provided for discrete activities that support scholars and alumni to:

• Strengthen their connections with Australia
• Apply new knowledge and skills within their organisations and professions
• Strengthen and leverage their networks
• Take up leadership opportunities and empower others to lead
• Collaborate with one another

Types of Grants

Three types of grants are available:

• Australian Alumni Grants (AAG).
• Allison Sudradjat Prize (ASP)
• Hadi Soesastro Prize (HSP)

Selection Process

The Grant will be assessed by an Assessment Committee. AAI personnel will provide secretariat support. The selection process is as follows:

The grant selection committee will give preference to grant proposals in the range of AUD 3,000-10,000.

Funds for successful applicants will be provided  as reimbursement for expenses paid by the grantee, or as payments directly to service providers. Advances will be considered, but are less preferred.

Selection Criteria

The Grant Assessment Committee will undertake merit-based assessment of eligible applications. The assessment will consider the merit of the proposed grant funded activities using the following criteria:

1. Alignment with Grants eligible activities listed above.
2. Potential for the grant activity to reconnect the grantee/s with Australia.
3. Potential for the grant activity to contribute to the grantee/s’ professional development.
4. Alignment of the proposed activity with priority themes or initiatives that contribute to the Indonesia-Australia bilateral relationship.
5. Simplicity: proposals should involve a minimal number of payments or transactions.
6. Risk: proposed activities must not create unmanageable risks for the grantee, AAI, Australian Government or the government of Indonesia.
7. Leveraging: evidence of third-party financial contributions is not essential but will be considered favourably.

Schedule for Grants Application 2025

AAI will open up to two application windows each year based on budget availability for eligible scholars and alumni to apply for grants under these schemes.

• 3 -16 February 2025
• Indicatively July 2025

There are no restrictions on the number of times scholars and alumni can apply for the Grant. Scholars and alumni are encouraged to coordinate grant funded activities for continuity or multiplier effects.

Recipients of previous grants that have not been fully acquitted are not eligible to apply for further grants.

If you have any questions about the Grants, please contact us at Grants@australiaawardsindonesia.org and use the subject line: “Queries – Grants” or please check our recorded webinar and Q&A here.