Partnerships

The Global Talent Attraction Program is a future-focused opportunity for businesses, industry bodies, governments and philanthropists to advance Australia’s scientific profile on the global stage. Our scientists and technologists are already regarded as leaders in many disciplines, and the program will boost and complement our existing expertise and research reputation by attracting highly skilled US scientists to Australia. Enabled by partnership, this bold, strategic initiative will fill critical capability gaps, strengthen the country’s sovereign research capacity and accelerate innovation across sectors of national importance. With top-tier US scientists and technologists now entering the recruitment market and open to relocating internationally, this window of opportunity is both exciting and urgent.

Because every organisation is different, partners will enjoy tailored engagement with the Academy’s program team to recruit ideal candidates aligned to their vision and goals and enable them to establish meaningful and impactful careers here. In return for their commitment, partners will gain increased visibility and access to world-class talent while contributing to a national effort to increase Australia’s science research and development capability.

Host organisations are central partners in the Global Talent Attraction Program, playing a key role in strengthening Australia’s science capability by offering opportunities for top-tier US researchers to join their teams. Partnering with the Academy connects hosts to the best US science talent, opening up strategic avenues for complementing Australia’s already world-class sector expertise to accelerate research in priority areas. Successful candidates will be strategically matched to host organisations based on alignment, with hosts supporting their candidates’ relocation needs.

The organisation engagement process is flexible and allows for tailored, individual enquiries and discussions. Potential hosts are welcome to submit a formal Expression of Interest (EOI) at any time.

• Access top-tier science researchers
• Gain access to priority research progress opportunities
• Find researchers aligned to your strategic goals

We encourage organisations to meet with us to explore potential options. These conversations can help clarify the program’s details and the support available to prospective partners.

You’re welcome to submit a formal Expression of Interest (EOI) at any time. The EOI process helps us understand your organisation’s needs, strategic priorities and capacity, and helps us to identify options for partnership.

Following the EOI review, your organisation will be invited to join the host organisation register. An organisation does not need to have identified a specific candidate placement to join the register.

The Global Talent Attraction Program is an exciting opportunity for businesses and industry bodies to contribute to Australia’s research and innovation capacity and reap shared economic benefits. By partnering with the Australian Academy of Science, businesses will gain access to leading US scientists, who can work alongside expert Australian researchers to drive product development and solve complex challenges of national priority. The program will align the additional scientific expertise with sector needs and goals to ensure every placement delivers value and competitive advantage.

Businesses interested in joining the program can activate an initial consultation and EOI to clarify their needs and priorities. The flexible partnership model can accommodate a variety of industry sectors and operational structures.

• Gain access to top-tier US science expertise
• Progress business goals and priorities
• Contribute to strengthening Australia’s science and innovation capability

Where Science Lives aligns with government priorities for a robust and resilient science and technology sector that will drive economic growth and grow Australia’s international competitiveness. To attract leading global experts in the full range of science disciplines, government partners are critical. The program works closely with Commonwealth, state and territory governments to identify strategic national priorities, ensure aligned placements and facilitate National Innovation Visa pathways for selected candidates. The Australian Academy of Science acts as a national coordination hub to efficiently fill gaps in the country’s scientific research and innovation ecosystem to deliver against national objectives.

Government departments and agencies interested in partnering under the Global Talent Attraction Program can reach out to the partnerships team to discuss tailored models that will maximise program impact in their jurisdiction.

• Engage with US science leaders
• Address national, state and territory priorities and challenges
• Recruit intentionally aligned expertise through coordinated processes

Donor models and benefits

Philanthropy is essential for Where Science Lives to attract, relocate and retain world-leading US scientists and technologists to Australia. Donor investment will seed transformative national outcomes by recruiting top-tier science talent to our research institutions and industries according to identified strategic need. The program will establish mentorship and leadership for emerging Australian scientists, enable economic growth and elevate the nation’s position and reputation as a global leader in science.

Donor philanthropy yields multi-faceted benefits for donors and for Australia. In joining governments, industry and researchers to enhance the country’s well-established science profile and deliver long-term economic gains, donors will help to transform Australia’s future. Contributions will ensure innovation is fostered, emerging talent is mentored and measurable research progress is delivered.

Three donorship models offer maximum flexibility:

• Co-investment partnerships will see donors contributing financial support alongside government and organisational commitments in a 3-way funding model, leveraging resources efficiently to maximise impact.
• Tailored funding agreements allow donors to develop, in consultation with program contacts, individual partnership arrangements that support their philanthropic goals. Donors will be able to channel their influence into their most meaningful areas.
• Donor-led initiatives enable donors to sponsor named fellowships or targeted programs that align with their philanthropic priorities while contributing to Australia’s broader science and innovation agenda.

Join the collaborative network

Your support multiplied through collective giving

We invite donors at all levels to contribute to the Program and join our collaborative network of donors who are dedicated to bringing world-leading researchers and their families to Australia.

This shared fund of collective contributions will be used to support research positions, fund relocation, and provide essential wraparound support to help researchers and their families settle and thrive.

Every gift plays a vital role. Your contributions can achieve more together.

Email: philanthropy@science.org.au

Phone: +61 6201 9460