About AIATSIS Research grants

AIATSIS is a national funding body for research in Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies.

Applications for the next grant round are open and will close on 11 January 2010.

AIATSIS funds research in a wide range of areas in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies such as:

Within these categories, AIATSIS places special emphasis on applications dealing with relations with Government; knowledge about and caring for Country; economic sustainability.

If you are thinking about applying for a grant, you should start by reading the “Information for AIATSIS Research Grant Applicants” document. This provides detailed descriptions of the projects we might fund, and how to complete the application form.

AIATSIS is not currently offering any other research grants.