The International Science Council’s Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific (ISC-RFP) and the International Network for Governmental Science Advice in Asia (INGSA-Asia) is launching a new program called the “Seeds of Science, Asia”.
The program is an opportunity for scientists, researchers, academics and practitioners in Asia to share their knowledge and insights with members of the scientific community and policy-makers in their respective countries.
Equally, it is an opportunity for policy-makers, civil servants, and government officials to explore how science engagement can best support their work, and to provide relevant information to scientists about the complexities of policy-making, and how science can be efficiently integrated therein.
This year, the Seeds of Science, Asia will be offering grants up to A$9,500 each to successful consortia (joint applications with applicant one affiliated with academic or research organization and applicant two is a policy-maker affiliated with government, civil society organizations or non-government organizations) with well-outlined proposals. Applications can include organizing workshops, seminars or other activities promoting science engagement at an institutional or national level in the applicants’ 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.
We invite scientists, researchers, academics, policy-makers, and civil servants across the Asia-Pacific region to apply.
Submit your proposal to host workshops or activities that promote science engagement in your context.
Are you working at the intersection of science and public policy? Do you want to promote evidence-informed, equitable, and future-oriented decision-making in your country?
Deadline: 25 August 2025 applications close 7:00 UTC / 17:00 AEST
For queries, please contact Kunzang Choden at [email protected].
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