Regional Summit: Sustainable Investing in Social Sciences for an Inclusive and Resilient Indo-Pacific

The summit will address five interconnected priorities:

1. Translate research and assessment findings from the 2024 Regional Funding Summit into long-term funding mechanisms tailored for the Indo-Pacific region.
2. Design sustainable and efficient co-funding and governance models that emphasise regional leadership and ownership.
3. Secure financial and institutional commitments to support long-term investment in research infrastructure, competitive grants, and training systems across the region.
4. Amplify the voice of regional social science institutions in broader policy debates and international forums.
5. Engage new partners and stakeholders to strengthen collaborative efforts for social science development in the Indo-Pacific.

• Senior representatives of Indo-Pacific national research funding bodies
• Leaders of Indo-Pacific social science academies and councils
• International and regional non-governmental organisations
• Regional and international funding institutions
• Government representatives and policymakers committed to evidence-informed governance

Note: Participation is by invitation only with identified organisations invited to nominate representatives to attend. AASSREC also welcomes suggestions for other invitees with an interest in social science research funding in the Indo-Pacific region.

A full draft programme and speaker list will be available soon.

Registration

Participants whose attendance is confirmed will be invited to complete a registration form, which will be sent by email from the AASSREC’s secretariat.

Location

Western Sydney University (Surabaya Campus, Indonesia)

Travel & Accommodation Information

Details on international travel, local accommodation, transport, and travel advisories will be provided soon.

Limited bursaries and visa support may be available for selected participants. Further information will be provided.