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Following a very successful inaugural round, INGSA-Asia and the ISC RFP-AP are pleased to announce that applications are now being considered for the second round of Seeds of Science, Asia.

This is a unique opportunity for scientists, researchers, academics and practitioners in Asia to share their knowledge and insights not only with members of the scientific community but with policy makers in their respective countries.

This grant also serves as an opportunity for policymakers, civil servants, and government officials to explore how science advice can best support their work, and to provide relevant advice to scientists about the complexities of policymaking, and how science can be efficiently integrated. This year, we are also pleased to extend the program to Australian collaborators, effectively strengthening the science policy landscape in Asia-Australia.

Applications are now open – Seeds of Science, Asia 2.0 will be offering grants of up to A$15,000 each to successful applicants with well-outlined proposals to organize workshops, trainings, focused advocacies and wider activities promoting science advice at an institutional or national level in their respective countries. Successful applicants will be mentored by experts in the science-policy nexus who will provide valuable guidance and support for the successful implementation of their workshops. 

The lead applicant (applicant 1) must be based in the RFP-AP’s Asia Region (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri-Lanka, Pakistan, China, Japan, Mongolia, South Korea, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste).  

Deadline for applications: 27 April 2026

Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] for enquiries pertaining to the program.

Submit your proposals here!