Research

Research at The Australian Centre

The Australian Centre aims to be a leading intellectual hub, fostering a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and global network of Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars. Recognised for its critical and anti-colonial scholarship, the Centre is dedicated to producing impactful research through collaborative partnerships with the communities it engages.

Research Streams

Supporting emerging research

The Australian Centre seeks to catalyse, incubate, and support research in Indigenous-settler relations through two key programs.

Seed Funding

In 2025, the Centre’s seed funding program is designed to support up to three research projects from any discipline that align with one of our five research streams and are working towards a grant application or publication.

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Visiting Scholars

The Centre is committed to fostering knowledge exchange and international collaboration through its visiting scholar program. We welcome externally funded residencies between two weeks and one month in duration.

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Key Publications

The Australian Centre supports the production of significant research outputs in Indigenous-settler relations through high-quality research events including symposia, workshops, and conferences; through research assistance and editorial support; and through other programs including visiting scholars, seed funding, and research streams. For a full list of publications from Fellows, Affiliates and the team, visit their Find an Expert page or institutional profile.

Collaborations

View recordings of past events hosted in collaboration with international partners, scholars, and networks.