New Colombo Plan Semester Program
Funding Providers
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Location
Australia WideFunding Type
Cash grant G21675
Primary Category
EducationEligible to
- Universities
Funding
Total pool: $43,200,000Round(s)
- Opened 09-Jun-2026 Closes 04-Aug-2026
Purpose
The New Colombo Plan (NCP) Semester Program provides funding to Australian universities to leverage their partnership arrangements to support 1-2 semester-length experiences for Australian undergraduate students to build their Indo-Pacific capability and Asia literacy, including Asian language learning.
Overview
The intended outcomes of the NCP Semester Program are that:
- program participants develop their Indo-Pacific knowledge and capability, including language skills, in line with Australia's strategic and economic interests
- Australian universities leverage institutional partnerships in the Indo-Pacific and there is an expansion of engagement with counterpart institutions in priority host locations, languages and sectors
- alumni maintain and develop their Indo-Pacific capability, including language skills, and engagement with the region.
Eligibility
Only Australian universities are eligible to apply for funding through the NCP Semester Program. Australian universities may submit consortium applications (see section 7.3). You must not apply for funding for the same project in the same round through both an individual and a consortium application.
Applications / Guidelines
Contact Details
- Email: ncp.secretariat@dfat.gov.au
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