General Information

The Forum for European-Australian Science & Technology Cooperation (.FEAST) is a joint inititative of the European Union and the Australian Government for establishing and maintaining collaborative links beween Europe and Australia in the conduct of scientific and technological research.

More specifically, FEAST has the overall aims of :

• highlighting existing multilateral and bilateral Science and Technology cooperation between Europe and Australia; and
   
• improving this cooperation, particularly multilateral cooperation, through identifying priorities and enhancing the quality, quantity and visibility of future action.

FEAST-France is the branch of FEAST which is dedicated to cooperative research activities undertaken jointly in France and Australia.  Depending upon the complexity of the research entailed, cooperation can be at either the individual level or between organisations.  Individuals involved may be undertaking post-graduate, post-doctoral, institutional or industrial research; while the organisations involved may be either academic, institutional or commercial.

For further information on FEAST-France , please click here.
 

 AFAS FEAST-France Fellowships

Since the inaugural presentation in 2004, seventeen AFAS FEAST-France Fellowships have been awarded.  For a background on the recipients, please click here.

As a token of commitment to research concerning the environment, the AFAS FEAST-France Fellowships for 2009 were awarded on the basis of encompassing some element of environmental study.

Prospective candidates for a Fellowship seeking information in regard to French universities and research institutes, are encouraged to visit the following websites :

• that of the Canberra-based Delegation of the European Community –  Study in Europe;
• that of the Melbourne-based Contemporary Europe Research Centre –  Australians Study in Europe.

For all information on applying for an AFAS FEAST-France Fellowship in conjunction with a Victoria Fellowship,
please refer to the  BusinessVictoria  website.
 

 French-Australian Science and Technology Program

The French-Australian Science and Technology Program (FAST) is a joint initiative of the Australian and French Governments, with the objective of promoting and supporting scientific and technological cooperation between Australian and French researchers in both public and private sectors.

FAST provides financial assistance, on a competitive basis, for collaborative research projects in leading-edge areas of research that seek support for eligible activities and which meet the objectives of the International Science Linkages (ISL) program.  The program supports the international travel and living expenses associated with participation in the research project.  Funding does not extend to insurances, salaries and equipment expenses, and other activities/costs not eligible for support.

Projects may range from short international visits or activities to more complex projects spanning up to 2 years.  Australian firms, including small to medium enterprises, are eligible for support under the FAST Program, but not to engage in technology transfer or diffusion activities.

For further information, please refer to the  FAST  website.
 
 

 FEAST-France Publications

The Scientific Section of the French Embassy in Canberra produces two periodical publications of relevance to AFAS members.  For details of these, please refer to the Publications page.