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Nicolas Baudin travel grants for 2026

The Nicolas Baudin Travel Grant aims to support students in Australia to undertake study, research, or internship opportunities in France by reducing financial barriers, particularly travel costs. It promotes international mobility, enhances academic and professional experience for students, and strengthens collaboration between Australian and French institutions.

Important dates

Opens: 9-04-2026 Closes: 31-05-2026

Applies to

Domestic International Postgraduate Research Coursework

At a glance

The Embassy of France in Australia supports university student mobility from Australia to France through the Nicolas Baudin Program, named for the French explorer and botanist who charted the coast of Australia in 1802, at the same time as Matthew Flinders.

The Travel Grant covers the cost of a return flight ticket (up to the value of AUD$2500). between Australia and France, any overseas French territory, or New Caledonia. As recipients of a French government grant, the Laureates are also exempt from paying the 99€ application fee associated with their student visa.

Eligibility Guidelines

Australian students who are going to France before 31 December 2026 are eligible to apply for the grant in any of the following cases:

  1. Exchange or Study Abroad Programs, for students enrolled at an Australian university taking part in an exchange program / study abroad at a French establishment. As of 2025, any length of program is accepted for this grant.
  2. Full Degree, for students from Australia who are pursuing a degree at a French university (Undergraduate, Masters, Diploma)
  3. Internships, for students enrolled at an Australian university undertaking an internship in France that they either find themselves or that is organised through their university.
  4. Students can find their own internships through their universities, or apply to an internship offered by a French partner (find them on the France Alumni website).

Selection criteria

  • Master’s and PhD students in STEM (Sciences, Technologies, Engineering, Mathematics) are strongly encouraged to apply as their applications will receive special consideration.
  • Australian citizens and international students enrolled in Australian universities are eligible to apply. French citizens are not eligible.
  • Applicants must be living in Australia.
  • Students from all fields and disciplines are eligible to apply.
  • Participants must retain their student status for the entire duration of the program.
  • The Nicolas Baudin Travel Grant can only be awarded once.
  • The grant cannot be awarded to students who are already in France.
  • The departing flight must be directly to France from Australia (stopovers in third countries are allowed for personal reasons), and students must not leave before receiving their visa. Therefore, holidays before the study program are discouraged.

Terms and conditions

Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria set by the Nicolas Baudin Travel Grant program, including being enrolled in an Australian institution and undertaking study, research, or internship activities in France. The grant supports travel-related expenses only and recipients are responsible for complying with visa, insurance, and academic requirements. Final selection is subject to the program guidelines and availability of funding.

How to apply

Eligible students can apply directly through the Nicolas Baudin Travel Grant website by completing the online application form and submitting the required supporting documents within the specified deadline. Applicants should ensure they meet all eligibility criteria and follow the instructions provided on the official website.

Further information

For information about the Baudin Grant, please visit Nicolas Baudin Travel Grant website.
Questions about this scholarship can be directed to education.canberra-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr.

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