The New Colombo Plan Mobility Program

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The New Colombo Plan Mobility Program 2027

The New Colombo Plan (NCP) Mobility Program provides funding to Australian universities to support Australian undergraduate students to develop Indo-Pacific capability through participation in 4 to 9 week credit bearing experiences, including study, language training, internships, mentorships, practicums and/or research.

Resources

How to Apply

  • Step 1: Complete EOI by 12 June (email Debbie.Choi@newcastle.edu.au if you missed the deadline)
  • Step 2: Read the 2027 Round Guidelines and listen to the Zoom Info Session run on 19 June 2026 (Zoom recording available on GE Staff Resources Sharepoint Site)
  • Step 3: Global Experience (GE) team will seek comments and confirmation from your Head of School to proceed
  • Step 4: Receive invitation link for access to SmartyGrant application portal (from GE team), complete your application by 17 July
  • Step 5: GE team will finalise the application with you and submit all endorsed applications formally to DFAT

Timeline

  • 29 May – 12 June – Expression of Interest
  • 19 June – NCP Mobility Grant online Info Session (zoom)
  • 24 June – Project leads will receive an invitation link from Global Experience team to activate account for the application portal (SmartyGrant) and start application
  • 30 June – HOS confirmation for NCP application to proceed
  • 17 July – Project leads complete application on SmartyGrant
  • 24 July – GE team finalise application details with Project Leads on SmartyGrant
  • 31 July – GE team complete reviews of all applications
  • 3 Aug – GE team submit all application from the University
  • 4 Aug – NCP Mobility Grants application closes

Contact

If you have any questions or require additional support to complete the application process, please contact the Global Experience team at Global-Experience@newcastle.edu.au